Converse’s 环境研究 program explores the connection between living things 和 their environment. Our 环境研究 minor introduces students to the functions of the environment in which they live 和 the interplay between human activities 和 the environment.
The minor in 环境研究 includes courses that span traditional boundaries, giving students multiple lenses through which to study the environment, better equipping them to address real-world problems.
学位提供
- 环境研究副修
相关的程序
关于环境研究
环境研究 is the science of the interaction between humans 和 the environment. 跨学科领域, 环境研究 involves interconnections between 生态, 经济学, 地理位置, 地质, 气象学, 政治与社会学. As an 环境研究 student, you will explore the structure 和 function of the world 和 our connection to it.
旅行
As an 环境研究副修, you can participate in study-travel programs to explore the diversity 和 complexity of organisms 和 their natural habitat both abroad 和 in the country. Our study-travel students have been to:
- 哥斯达黎加
- 厄瓜多尔
- 加拉帕戈斯群岛
- 西班牙
- 美国西南部
Students experienced the rainforests of 哥斯达黎加 while studying the biological diversity, 生态, environmental science of 哥斯达黎加 with Dr. 道格·詹森. Activities included hiking in the rainforests, zip lining through the forest canopy, 海上皮划艇, 看吼猴. Students also volunteered at a local school 和 learned to prepare 哥斯达黎加n foods.
类远足
As part of the 环境研究 curriculum, you will journey to local 和 区域 habitats to examine plants, 动物与生态系统. You will learn to identify 和 observe organisms 和 their functions in their natural habitats.
研究
参与 科学研究 is an invaluable way for you to experience first-h和 how scientists learn about the world. Working independently or side-by-side with faculty mentors, our students perform research, much of which is presented at state, 区域, 以及全国性的会议, 经常获奖.
事实上, Converse is a leader in the state in the number of student/faculty research proposals funded by the South Carolina Independent Colleges 和 Universities (SCICU) consortium. Some of our student research topics include:
- Methods of controlling an invasive plant species
- Upper Cretaceous Plant diversity of South Carolina (70 million years ago)
- Cellular 和 molecular responses of plants to stress
- Evaluation of genetic damage caused by pesticides in mammalian systems
- Evaluation of the prevalence of liver flukes in South Carolina deer populations
- Effectiveness of food additives at reducing cancerous growth
环境研究 is an interdisciplinary field 和 the courses taught at Converse reflect its diversity. Through the 环境研究副修, you will learn information 和 take courses that span biology, 化学, 经济学, 政治与社会学. As an 环境研究 student, you will learn how the choices you make affect your own health 和 that of the environment around you. 另外, our coursework will provide you practical experience through an internship or research program.
The 环境研究副修 complements nearly any major at Converse, 从经济学, 生物学, 到创意写作. Knowledge 和 perspective about issues 和 concepts of our natural world will be helpful to you in the career of your choice!
样本的课程
- 生态
- 环境化学
- 世界地理
- Hazardous Waste 和 Public Policy
- 环境的历史
部门的故事
Dr. Case Wins 2023 ChemLuminary Award
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Converse’s 2023-2024 Faculty Symposia Lineup
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Double Major Abeeha Sajid ’25 Awarded National Scholarship
The Board of Directors of Alpha Lambda Delta is pleased to announce that a Jo Anne J. Trow 本科 Scholarship has been awarded to Abeeha Sajid (Nisbet Honors; Converse College for …