Environmental Science

Environmental Science

Environmental science is a college major that focuses on understanding the natural world and solving environmental problems. Students learn about topics like ecology, climate change, pollution, conservation, and natural resource management. The major combines biology, chemistry, geology, and other sciences to study how humans interact with the environment. Through lab work, field studies, and research projects, students gain hands-on experience and learn how to analyze data and develop solutions to real-world issues. A degree in environmental science prepares students for careers in environmental protection, sustainability, research, policy, and education, helping to create a healthier planet for future generations.

Getting Started:

Welcome to the Research Guide for Environmental Science. This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

• 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
• 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
• 'Citing Resources' has information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
• 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

• Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

• Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

• Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.