College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Environmental Sciences
Professional development in the environmental sciences should consist of education and training in a diverse array of interdisciplinary subjects. These may include environmental planning; environmental education and communications; management of land, water, and air, as well as fisheries and wildlife management; solid and hazardous waste management; parks and outdoor recreation; and forestry. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences sponsors curricula that address the scientific and engineering components of each of these subjects. Programs and emphases, such as Bioenvironmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, and Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, have evolved. In addition, traditional environmental fields, including Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences; Rangeland Ecology and Management; Forestry; and Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, provide environmental policy, technology and management. For a listing of these programs and career emphases, refer to the index of this catalog, obtain further information from the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, or visit the website coals.tamu.edu.