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The Environmental Science program, with its emphasis on field observation and ties to the traditional tribal orientation to the natural world, provides many opportunities for students to gain an understanding of how they relate to their community and the world beyond. The program offers courses that are specifically tailored for the tribal community such as Anishinaabe Community Ecology. Science students are required to complete an internship in which they gain practical experience in the community. Students in the department participate in organizations such as the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) which is active in the community and regularly works with youth and elder projects.
Students completing the program will be able to:
1. Explain the major scientific principles
pertinent to Environmental Science. 2. Apply scientific method to solve or analyze biological, ecological, and environmental problems.
3. Explain the importance of the physical
and natural environment in Native American culture.
4. Describe policies, agencies, and
organizations involved in shaping, implementing, and enforcing
environmental policy.
5. Use knowledge of Ojibwa culture to
develop holistic approaches for addressing the complexities and
intricacies of environmental problems.
6. Conduct biological and environmental
assessments using scientific methods and standard field equipment. 7. Analyze and interpret scientific data and present findings in written and oral formats.
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