The freshwater science and sustainability major is an interdisciplinary and integrative program that provides students with the scientific knowledge and skills to: 1) understand and research freshwater ecosystems, including biology, chemistry, hydrology, limnology, resource management and flow processes, and 2) integrate scientific research with the environmental, social and economic issues of sustainable management. The program fosters an understanding of both the core principles within and the intersections between three pillars of sustainability, environmental, social and economic systems, with a particular emphasis on freshwater sciences. The degree will prepare students to address the complex regional, national, and global challenges related to the sustainability of freshwater resources. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the program and the large number of credit hours required, this program does not require students to have a minor. Several courses (totaling 29 credits) required for the major also satisfy general education requirements.
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