The conservation ecology concentration in the environmental studies program at Cal U allows you to develop a tailored program of study that prepares you for careers in the field and provides a foundation for graduate school. This concentration gives you the flexibility to add additional courses in botany or zoology that are content specific. You also are encouraged to participate in a field experience or internship to help strengthen your program of study.?You'll develop intellectual and analytical skills to understand and solve environmental problems through the curriculum for the bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies.An interdisciplinary field, environmental studies applies knowledge from many fields to the study and management of the environment. The curriculum focuses on developing an understanding of the physical sciences, chemistry and physics, and a working knowledge of mathematics and statistics. Students study such topics as ecology, ecosystems and human impacts upon them, biodiversity, pollution, energy, and sustainability. You'll be equipped to design, analyze and interpret environmental information and data.