Environmental Science

MISSION St. Mary’s University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence.

Associate Professor of Physics Richard Cardenas, Ph.D., is the recipient of the U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring

FAC ULT Y Richard Cardenas, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, and Associate Professor of Physics Robert Laird, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physics

Environmental Science

One Camino Santa Maria San Antonio, Texas 78228 (210) 436-3111 www.stmarytx.edu/set

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

A C at h o l i c a n d M a r i a n i s t L i b e r a l A r t s I n s t i t u t i o n

Gary Karshner, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Physics Evelynn Mitchell, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences David Turner, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences

S t. M a ry ’ s U N I V E R S I T Y SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY S A N

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St. Mary’s is recognized by The Carnegie Foundation for institutional focus on service and civic engagement.

H AN D S-O N E XP E RIE N C E The St. Mary’s environmental science program emphasizes an active student-learning experience. Course laboratories encourage students to investigate the complexity of natural systems, and most of the courses include field trips to area environmental landmarks such as Enchanted Rock, Natural Bridge Caverns and the Blue Wing Solar Project.

Students often participate in faculty-guided research and travel to professional society meetings where they present results and network with environmental scientists in the industry. Students also plan the Earth Science Extravaganza—an educational outreach program that invites local elementary students to visit St. Mary’s and explore their environment through the eyes of a scientist.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE is the study of how we affect, and are affected by, our surroundings. Government agencies and the private

industry employ environmental scientists to examine our air, water and soil and to establish policies that

ensure the environment is safe, and that our resources are used in a sustainable way.

St. Mary’s is named first in Texas by Forbes magazine for helping women succeed in science, engineering, technology and mathematics.

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p ro g r am of study St. Mary’s students can pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, depending on the level of math a student elects to pursue.

Both degree options require 48 core credits in environmental science, with an additional eight hours of calculus required for the Bachelor of Science. Students also select from elective courses to focus their studies in different concentration areas.

C OU R S E A RE AS Introductory geology and environmental science with laboratories Hydrology Chemistry Biology Environmental geology Energy and the environment Information technology Technical writing Environmental policy and regulation

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During a senior capstone seminar, students gain practical experience through employment with local environmental companies, as well as federal, state and local agencies.

To find out more about environmental science at St. Mary’s University, contact Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences Evelynn Mitchell, Ph.D., at (210) 431-8030 or emitchell1@stmarytx.edu.

In 1960, four St. Mary’s students out on a spelunking trek near New Braunfels discovered one of the state’s largest, most majestic cave systems, part of what is known now as Natural Bridge Caverns.

St. Mary’s is recognized by The Carnegie Foundation for institutional focus on service and civic engagement.

H AN D S-O N E XP E RIE N C E The St. Mary’s environmental science program emphasizes an active student-learning experience. Course laboratories encourage students to investigate the complexity of natural systems, and most of the courses include field trips to area environmental landmarks such as Enchanted Rock, Natural Bridge Caverns and the Blue Wing Solar Project.

Students often participate in faculty-guided research and travel to professional society meetings where they present results and network with environmental scientists in the industry. Students also plan the Earth Science Extravaganza—an educational outreach program that invites local elementary students to visit St. Mary’s and explore their environment through the eyes of a scientist.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE is the study of how we affect, and are affected by, our surroundings. Government agencies and the private

industry employ environmental scientists to examine our air, water and soil and to establish policies that

ensure the environment is safe, and that our resources are used in a sustainable way.

St. Mary’s is named first in Texas by Forbes magazine for helping women succeed in science, engineering, technology and mathematics.

Cave Without a Name, Boerne

p ro g r am of study St. Mary’s students can pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, depending on the level of math a student elects to pursue.

Both degree options require 48 core credits in environmental science, with an additional eight hours of calculus required for the Bachelor of Science. Students also select from elective courses to focus their studies in different concentration areas.

C OU R S E A RE AS Introductory geology and environmental science with laboratories Hydrology Chemistry Biology Environmental geology Energy and the environment Information technology Technical writing Environmental policy and regulation

LE ARN MO RE

During a senior capstone seminar, students gain practical experience through employment with local environmental companies, as well as federal, state and local agencies.

To find out more about environmental science at St. Mary’s University, contact Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences Evelynn Mitchell, Ph.D., at (210) 431-8030 or emitchell1@stmarytx.edu.

In 1960, four St. Mary’s students out on a spelunking trek near New Braunfels discovered one of the state’s largest, most majestic cave systems, part of what is known now as Natural Bridge Caverns.

St. Mary’s is recognized by The Carnegie Foundation for institutional focus on service and civic engagement.

H AN D S-O N E XP E RIE N C E The St. Mary’s environmental science program emphasizes an active student-learning experience. Course laboratories encourage students to investigate the complexity of natural systems, and most of the courses include field trips to area environmental landmarks such as Enchanted Rock, Natural Bridge Caverns and the Blue Wing Solar Project.

Students often participate in faculty-guided research and travel to professional society meetings where they present results and network with environmental scientists in the industry. Students also plan the Earth Science Extravaganza—an educational outreach program that invites local elementary students to visit St. Mary’s and explore their environment through the eyes of a scientist.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE is the study of how we affect, and are affected by, our surroundings. Government agencies and the private

industry employ environmental scientists to examine our air, water and soil and to establish policies that

ensure the environment is safe, and that our resources are used in a sustainable way.

St. Mary’s is named first in Texas by Forbes magazine for helping women succeed in science, engineering, technology and mathematics.

Cave Without a Name, Boerne

p ro g r am of study St. Mary’s students can pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, depending on the level of math a student elects to pursue.

Both degree options require 48 core credits in environmental science, with an additional eight hours of calculus required for the Bachelor of Science. Students also select from elective courses to focus their studies in different concentration areas.

C OU R S E A RE AS Introductory geology and environmental science with laboratories Hydrology Chemistry Biology Environmental geology Energy and the environment Information technology Technical writing Environmental policy and regulation

LE ARN MO RE

During a senior capstone seminar, students gain practical experience through employment with local environmental companies, as well as federal, state and local agencies.

To find out more about environmental science at St. Mary’s University, contact Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences Evelynn Mitchell, Ph.D., at (210) 431-8030 or emitchell1@stmarytx.edu.

In 1960, four St. Mary’s students out on a spelunking trek near New Braunfels discovered one of the state’s largest, most majestic cave systems, part of what is known now as Natural Bridge Caverns.

MISSION St. Mary’s University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence.

Associate Professor of Physics Richard Cardenas, Ph.D., is the recipient of the U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring

FAC ULT Y Richard Cardenas, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, and Associate Professor of Physics Robert Laird, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physics

Environmental Science

One Camino Santa Maria San Antonio, Texas 78228 (210) 436-3111 www.stmarytx.edu/set

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

A C at h o l i c a n d M a r i a n i s t L i b e r a l A r t s I n s t i t u t i o n

Gary Karshner, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Physics Evelynn Mitchell, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences David Turner, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences

S t. M a ry ’ s U N I V E R S I T Y SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY S A N

A N T O N I O ,

T E X A S

MISSION St. Mary’s University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence.

Associate Professor of Physics Richard Cardenas, Ph.D., is the recipient of the U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring

FAC ULT Y Richard Cardenas, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, and Associate Professor of Physics Robert Laird, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physics

Environmental Science

One Camino Santa Maria San Antonio, Texas 78228 (210) 436-3111 www.stmarytx.edu/set

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

A C at h o l i c a n d M a r i a n i s t L i b e r a l A r t s I n s t i t u t i o n

Gary Karshner, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Physics Evelynn Mitchell, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences David Turner, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences

S t. M a ry ’ s U N I V E R S I T Y SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY S A N

A N T O N I O ,

T E X A S