The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is based on the major science disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, earth and marine sciences, and mathematics. In addition, the BS in Environmental Science program includes training in the social sciences so that its graduates will be equipped to understand the important role of ethics, society, and culture in the environment.

Program Objectives:

The program aims to expose students in an integrated way to environmental processes and phenomena, as well as environmental issues from the perspective of the natural sciences. It aims to train them to recognize and understand the natural environment, how humans affect the environment, and how the environment impacts society.

The BS in Environmental Science graduates should be:

1. equipped with sufficient knowledge in the scientific theories and techniques needed to monitor and understand environment quality;

2. able to integrate and apply the various disciplines towards the understanding of environmental problems;

3. knowledgeable regarding relevant local, regional, and global environmental issues; and

4. able to employ a rational structured approach to solving environmental problems.