School of Science and Engineering: Environmental Science
2008-2009 Academic Year
654
Environmental Science
Office:
302C Dinwiddie Hall
Phone:
(504) 865-5198
Fax:
(504) 865-5199
Websites:
www.tulane.edu/~eeb/ www.tulane.edu/~eens/
Academic Advisor
George C. Flowers, Earth & Environmental Sciences (Director)
Faculty Associates
Henry L. Bart, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Jeffrey Chambers, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Lee Dyer, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
George C. Flowers, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Bruce Fleury, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Dianne Glave, Environmental Studies
David C. Heins, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Duncan Irschick, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
John McLachlan, Weatherhead Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies
Gary L. McPherson, Chemistry
Doug Meffert, Center for Bioenvironmental Research
Thomas W. Sherry, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The Departments of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) and Earth and
Environmental Sciences (EES) collaborate to offer this interdisciplinary
environmental science major, which provides students with broad exposure to
environmental problems, as well as training in essential problem-solving skills,
such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Environmental Informatics
(EI). The major is not unlike the majors in EES and EEB in that it requires a
broad background in the natural sciences, as well as a core curriculum that
familiarizes students with tools and methods. The undergraduate program is
preparatory to our 4+1 M.S. degree program in environmental science. Students
completing the terminal masters program should be able to enter environmental
scientist positions in private industry, environmental consulting, and regulatory
agencies. In addition, the major provides a strong science background for
individuals seeking to practice environmental law. Students majoring in
environmental science may elect to broaden their background in environmental
issues by completing a coordinate major in environmental studies in the School of
Liberal Arts. Course requirements for the environmental science major are given
below: