Environmental Science - Lake Superior State University

Environmental Science from Lake Superior State University is a Campus Bachelor Enviroment degree that prepares you for a Science career. Program Description: Environmental science is the study of human interaction with the environment. By seeking solutions for such environmental problems as water pollution, hazardous wastes and acid rain, environmental scientists help ensure a safe, healthful environment for all living things. Career Descriptions: Biological Science Technician ? Surveys, maps, and documents a variety of environmental factors including wildlife/fishery population assessment, aquatic and terrestrial habitat condition. Physical Science Technician ? Performs the chemical analysis of plant and animal tissues, soils, sediments, and waters for environmental contaminants, including sample receipt, storage, homogenization, extraction, cleanup and digestion analysis. Physical or Biological Scientist (Research) ? Coordinates necessary research activities and the development of solutions to extremely complex, obscure and critical problems. Natural Resource Specialist ? Develops, schedules, budgets and implements planning activities including field work, document preparation, data analysis, public involvement and appropriate public legal notices. Laboratory Chemist ? Has knowledge of EPA methods for volatile and semi-volatile analysis. A.A.S. (Flame/Graphite a plus) and/or I.C.P., instrument maintenance. Environmental Field Technician ? Responsible for groundwater sampling, soil sampling, and other field efforts. Field Chemist ? Supervises field technicians; packages chemicals for transportation and disposal, loads and unloads supply trucks; customer relation skills are essential. View more details on Lake Superior State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Enviroment courses.