The Department of Environmental Science and Management offers two undergraduate degrees. The Environmental Science degree is focused on natural science, whereas the Environmental Studies degree is focused more on policy and management. The B.A./B.S. degrees in both Environmental Science and Environmental Studies rest on an interdisciplinary curriculum that develops understanding and expertise in environmental science by building on a foundation in mathematics, natural sciences, and economics complemented by related courses in environmental policy and management. Students should consult with a department adviser to assure proper course planning. Students can complete field experiences by working on projects in the University, metropolitan community, and region.
Forest Ecology and Management Certificate*
The department is currently not accepting applications to this certificate.
Forest management requires a consideration of the ecological, social, and policy context of Oregon’s forests, including urban forests. This certificate is designed to provide the academic background required for understanding and managing forests beyond traditional industrial forestry needs. Students who complete the certificate will be prepared to take active roles in and contribute to management of Oregon’s forests.
This is a rigorous certificate that will require eight 400-level courses. The courses are split between forest ecology, watershed functioning, management, and policy areas. Although any student could earn the certificate, they will have to have had many pre-requisites (or equivalent preparation) in ESM or Geography.
Certificate requirements
Electives
| Bi 471 | Plant Ecology | 4 |
| Bi 476 | Population Ecology | 5 |
| ESM 427 | Watershed Biogeochemistry | 4 |
| ESM 435 | Natural Resource Policy and Management | 4 |
| ESM 445 | Old-growth Forest Ecology | 4 |
| ESM 465 | Investigating Ecological and Social Issues in Urban Parks and Natural Areas | 4 |
| Geog 413 | Biogeography of Pacific Northwest | 4 |
| Geog 415 | Soils and Land Use | 4 |
| Geog 448 | The Urban Forest | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Core courses
Students must take required courses for a differentiated grade and earn a C-or better for it to count toward the certificate (except that a P is acceptable for the
ESM 407 only).
Total Credit Hours: 29