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Department Information
College of Natural Sciences 224 Holdsworth Natural Resources Center Phone: (413) 545-2665 Head of Department: Professor Paul R. Fisette. Professors Barten, Finn, Fuller, Griffin, Juanes, Kelty, Kittredge, McGarigal, Ryan; Associate Professors Clouston, Damery, Kane, Randhir, Schweik, Warren; Assistant Professors Bradley, Danylchuk, Hoque, Weil, Whiteley; Lecturer Schreyer; Research Assistant Professor Nicolson. The department offers three undergraduate programs leading to the B.S. degree: 1) Building and Construction Technology, 2) Environmental Science, and 3) Natural Resources Conservation. The Building Construction Technology major offers practical skills, management training, and hands-on experience to prepare students for career employment in sustainable design and construction. The Environmental Science major aims to provide solutions to current environmental problems by offering a specialization in one of three specific concentrations: Environmental Policy, Environmental Biology, and Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; students also have the option of a general track of study. The Natural Resources Conservation major provides students with a unique opportunity to specialize in one of six academic concentrations: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Fisheries Ecology and Conservation, Forest Ecology and Conservation, Urban Forestry and Arboriculture, Water Resources, and Environmental Conservation. In addition, the department offers a two-year Associate of Science degree program in Arboriculture and Community Forestry through the Stockbridge School, (details of which appear in the Stockbridge section of this Guide and also in the College of Natural Sciences section). The Department of Environmental Conservation has one of the most comprehensive academic programs in natural resources and environmental conservation in the United States. The undergraduate programs integrate the study of the natural and built environments with the goal of providing comprehensive training and stewardship in conservation and management of natural resources. The academic focus extends from the ecology and management of wild animal populations, trees, forests, watersheds, and landscapes to the physical, social, and policy aspects of conservation involving urban forests, human habitat, and sustainable building. The study of biology, ecology, sociology, policy, engineering, building science, and resource management encompasses concepts and applications related to rural, suburban, and urban environments. The unifying focus of all these activities is on the stewardship and management of healthy and sustainable ecosystems that provide important human and community benefits. Many graduates seek professional employment in conservation organizations, environmental consulting firms, and the green industry, while others choose a major because of their personal commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Environmental Conservation graduates are also prepared for graduate and professional certification programs. |
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