Environmental Science - Northwest University

Environmental Science from Northwest University is a Campus Bachelor Enviroment degree that prepares you for a Science career. The major in environmental science is designed for individuals who intend to scientifically study, develop, and implement tools for building a better world. Studies include remediation for environmental problems of our modern and developing world and technologies that provide high production of vegetable, fruit, and animal matter for the purpose of providing human nutritional essentials in an ecologically sustainable manner. These activities will be based on a biblical understanding that stewardship of the earth and the poor is the best basis for caring for the environment. The environment is best studied in the field with hands-on courses often held at different ecological sites. Purpose and Philosophy Stewardship, knowledge and servanthood are essential to the Northwest University Environmental Science major. We firmly believe the Earth and all its creatures embody the majesty of God?s ingenious powers. We believe that humanity, by God?s ordaining power, is placed here to serve as stewards. Stewardship includes living sustainably and caring for our neighbors at home and abroad. The scientific laws and principles that govern this natural world represent God?s continued and sustaining presence and therefore these laws can and should be discovered and understood by students and faculty. This knowledge enhances human understanding of the Creator and provides us with the tools to carry out our stewardship responsibilities. We strive to provide a unique approach to a major in Environmental Science through the integration of science and theology. The interplay between scientific experiment and theory is balanced with growth in understanding and human imagination. We emphasize the joining of faculty and students in studying the wonders of nature in order to develop an inquisitive mind combined with rigorous reasoning and hands-on field experiences. Stewardship and servanthood displace materialism and human power as the primary goals of graduates committed to making our world environmentally sustainable. Curriculum Overview The curriculum foundation provides a broad exposure to knowledge and experience in the ecological sciences . The elective component allows individual students and their advisors to target the specific applicational focus. Completing this major provides learning opportunities which enable the student to understand and apply objectives of this major, specifically to: show understanding of ecological systems as a basis for proposing stewardship principles for sustainable operation of those systems; demonstrate development and application of environmental remedies that improve environmental conditions; show adaptability of classroom theory to field understanding and application by participation in off campus class opportunities; show understanding of the major foci of various selected environmental agencies and their environmental activities; and be able to identify, develop, and share with others skills which facilitate the dissemination of profes?sional environmental information. View more details on Northwest University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Enviroment courses.