The study of environmental issues is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary, taking into consideration socio-economic, cultural and political actions and consequences in addition to scientific analysis. This Environmental Studies program will provide students with the background to understand and evaluate environmental issues and solutions from a multitude of perspectives. They will gain the business skills, scientific expertise and practical experience needed to solve modern environmental and sustainability challenges.
The Environmental Studies programs contain a core of common courses, plus courses required for a major in one of three disciplines:
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Geography
Biology is the study of plants, animals and the diversity of life in an evolutionary context. As a Biology student, they will gain insight into how organisms interact, how genes are inherited, how creatures evolve and much more. Lakehead University’s programs are practical and hands-on with research and fieldwork opportunities in almost every course to enhance in-class learning.
Students will be exposed to the central aspects of Biology including:
- Form and Function
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Evolution
- Biodiversity
- Systematics
- Ecology and Environmental Biology