Environmental science entails the scientific inquiry into the relationship of humans with the living and non-living environment, and the human social interactions that mold the nature, extent and consequences of these relationships.

Based on that definition, the mission of the Environmental Science Program is to:

• Develop the knowledge and skills of environmental science majors, to broaden their scientific literacy, and to increase their understanding of the scientific context of environmental problems and solutions.

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• Expand our student's comprehension of environmental issues, enabling them to become informed leaders in the current and future debates on the state of the environment, and in the development of policies related to the environment and resource use.
  
  
• Facilitate environmental science majors in receiving a good general education and in meeting the ten learning goals of the university.
  
  
• Provide a supportive environment which stimulates analytical thinking and encourages a broad perspective in learning for our majors and those taking our courses.
  
  
• Challenge our students to get the maximum benefit from their knowledge, skills and talents for both themselves and for the communities they live in