Environmental Studies

University of the Ozarks

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 03.0103

A unique interdisciplinary degree program focusing on the study of natural, biological, and social sciences that impact the environment. Students study the technical and theoretical background of environmental issues, including laboratory experiences and field methods relevant to environmental monitoring and research, and the social dimensions of the physical environment. May be pursued in Lens Two or Lens Three.

Credits

37 credits

Dates

Since Jul 2025

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Environmental Studies

University of the Ozarks

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 03.0103

Credits

37 credits

Dates

Since Jul 2025

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessScienceSystems AnalysisLearning StrategiesInstructingSystems EvaluationService OrientationCoordination

Knowledge

English LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsBiologyMathematicsChemistryAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingEngineering and TechnologyPhysicsGeographyDesignTransportationAdministrativeMedicine and DentistryBuilding and ConstructionPersonnel and Human ResourcesSociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionNear VisionSpeech ClarityCategory FlexibilityFlexibility of Closure

Tasks

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.
Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial product
Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unint
Conduct life cycle assessments of products.
Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.
Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, o
Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.
Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or clim
Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation
Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform governme
Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences
Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.
Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission meas
Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or proce
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.
Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathw
Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory
Develop regulatory strategies for products.
Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to i
Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of
Complete or review death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence at the scene, through documentation or photographs.
Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.
Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
Inspect government property, such as construction sites or public housing, to ensure compliance with
Use emerging technologies, such as drones, for remote or automated inspections.
Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminator
Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.
Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.
Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices, such as affirmative action plans and equal opportunity employment policies.
Train employees on equal opportunity laws, guidelines, or policies, such as discrimination, diversity, harassment, or affirmative action.
Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violat
Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.
Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, pr
Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability is
Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulation

Technology

Document management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareDesktop publishing softwareElectronic mail softwareObject or component oriented development softwareOperating system softwareCompliance softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareData base management system softwareProject management softwareGeographic information systemDevelopment environment softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareData base reporting softwareAccounting softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareHuman resources softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning software

Tools

Atomic absorption AA spectroscopesCHNS/O AnalyzerCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersField data collectorsFlow metersGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersHigh-performance cluster HPC computersMainframe computersAerosol spectrometersAir quality dataloggersAir/soil temperature sensorsAirboatsAll terrain vehicles ATVAmbient air quality monitoring systemsAmmonia metersAnalog survey metersAnemometers

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