Environmental Studies
Introduction & Overview
The program in Environmental Studies provides students with a solid foundation in basic environmental sciences, specifically biology, physiology, and ecology. Additionally, students focus on in-depth analyses of local and global environmental challenges, and the dynamic relationships that exist between humans and their world. This major will provide students with a working knowledge of current environmental problems, so that they may address environmental challenges from a multidisciplinary approach.
Environmental Studies Facilities
The college has an Environmental Studies Classroom that is situated within an environmental research park on the campus. This sustainable classroom is associated with an Eco Machine that filters water from the nearby Holladay stream that runs through the campus. Combined with the environmental park, this area provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate research in stream ecology, forestry, and ecosystem studies.
In addition to the Environmental Park, there is an environmental laboratory and greenhouse located within the biology department, for studies of aquatic toxicology, plant biology, and various other controlled laboratory experiments.
Degree
BA in Environmental Studies
Minor
Environmental Studies
Program Director
Nancy Todd, nancy.todd@mville.edu
Faculty
Nancy E. Todd Ecology and evolution, anatomy, forensic biology, environmental studies
Wendy McFarlane Comparative and environmental physiology, developmental biology, marine biology/ecology
Adjunct Faculty
Sunera Rahman Global environmental science and ecology
Lisa Papernik Plant Biology
Anne Meore Healing through horticulture
Lucia Maestro-Martine Medicinal Botany, Plant systematics
Faculty and Professional Interests
Faculty and Professional Interests
Faculty and Professional Interests