环境科学理学学士-化学

环境化学是对自然环境中发生的化学和生物化学现象的科学研究。它不应与绿色化学相混淆，后者旨在从源头上减少潜在的污染。
Environmental Science is one of the most important and exciting fields in today's world. The UTEP Environmental Science program offers four tracks that allow you to concentrate on different aspects of Environmental Science. These are Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience, and Environmental Hydroscience. There is also a concentration leading to a Secondary Teacher Certification (grades 7-12). The science courses on these tracks give our graduates the background and quantitative skills to excel in their careers and fulfill their professional goals whether in industry, government or continuing in academia. In addition, special classes give students practice in environmental sample collection, data analysis, report writing and presentation. Professional development and career preparation are built into the program. Every student gets the opportunity to do research with a faculty member and every student has at least one professional internship as part of the degree.<br>Marketable Skills<br>Students will develop:<br><br>Communication: Reach mutual understanding through effective exchange of information, ideas, and feelings<br>Critical thinking: Analyze and evaluate issues in order to solve problems and develop informed opinions<br>Problem-solving: Find solutions to difficult or complex issues<br>Research: Be able to search, investigate and critically analyze information in response to a specific research question<br>Teamwork: Participate as an effective, efficient member of a group in order to meet a common goal<br>Writing: Communicate using text in a clear and concise manner