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The Major Program
Do you want to understand
the functioning of our natural resources? Do you want
to influence how air, water, and land are used and
protected? Majors will learn to solve environmental problems
from an interdisciplinary perspective linking the natural
and social sciences. By studying the physical, biological,
and social components of environmental problems, students
will understand the scientific basis for environmental
decision making and the economic implications involved in
management of the environment.
The major was formed from the combined Environmental and
Resource Sciences (ERS), Environmental Biology and
Management (EBM) and Soil and Water Science (SSC) in 2008.
It offers a contemporary perspective for solving
environmental problems and understanding human dimensions of
the environment. Students gain exposure to real world
problem solving and learn how to use cutting edge technology
and tools.
Course Curriculum
Courses in biology, chemistry, physics, economics, and
calculus form the lower-division foundation of the
curriculum. These are then tied together with Environmental
Science and Policy 1, “Environmental Analysis” which
provides an inter-disciplinary analysis of several
environmental problems.
The upper-division core consists of foundation
courses in physical, biological, and social sciences, as
well as applied courses in environmental monitoring, GIS,
impact reporting, and statistical analysis. In their junior
year, students must choose a specialized track from the
following six options:
a)
Ecology, Biodiversity,
and Conservation
b) Natural Resource Management
c) Climate Change and Air Quality
d) GIS and Remote Sensing
e) Watershed Science
f)
Soils
and Biogeochemistry
A capstone course is required for all seniors and serves to
integrate the science, policy, management and biology
aspects of the ESM major. All students gain practical
experience through field courses and a required internship.
Selected students may also pursue an honors thesis in their
senior year.
Career Alternatives
Graduates from this program are prepared to pursue
careers as
practicing environmental
scientists, resource analysts and planners working
for public agencies and private firms
specializing in environmental quality, natural
resources or ecological research. The major is also an excellent preparation for graduate or professional training
in physical and/or biological environmental science graduate
programs, as well as in environmental law, administration
and environmental policy.
Advising Resources
The ESM major is jointly administered by
the Departments of Environmental Science and Policy (ESP)
and Land, Air, and Water Resources (LAWR).
* Master Advisor- Marcel Holyoak can be reached at
maholyoak@ucdavis.edu
* Master Advisor-Wendy Silk can be reached at
wksilk@ucdavis.edu
* "Last Name A-L" Student Advisor-Kimberly Mahoney
can be reached at
kcmahoney@ucdavis.edu or (530) 752-7183 in 2134 Wickson
Hall.
* "Last Name M-Z" Student Advisor-Elizabeth Shull can
be reached at
eashull@ucdavis.edu or (530) 752-1603 in 1150 Plant and
Environmental Sciences Building.
A Faculty Perspective
In the twenty-first
century we are increasingly concerned about the health and
wise management of our land, air, and water. This major
provides a combination of basic science and public policy.
Students address the management of natural resources
for human and ecosystem health and for the interrelated
needs of food production and industry. The instructional
program is coupled to internship opportunities that prepare
the students for careers in resource management and also for
graduate study in basic science.
- Professor Wendy Silk
Link for
ESM Prep requirements
Link
for ESM Track Requirements
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