Science & the Environment Science & the Environment

Explore climate change and other environmental issues through the lens of climate history. You will develop deep knowledge of global climate history in order to understand climate change theory, while exploring how civilization has played a critical role in creating the earth we live on today.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

PROGRAM STUDENT PROFILE

This program is right for you if you study environmental science, biology, geology, chemistry, or earth science. You should be interested in learning the hard science behind climate change, combining field work with research in class.

CORE COURSE OVERVIEW

>> Climate Change from a Historical Perspective
Examine climate mitigation and adaptation strategies through the study of past climate developments. Combine climate theory with hands-on experience, such as ice core analysis at the dedicated Center for Ice & Climate at University of Copenhagen and on a study tour to Greenland.

BUILD YOUR OWN CURRICULUM

DIS has over 160 elective courses for you to build your curriculum from after choosing your required core course. You have to opportunity to focus on your major or diversify by selecting any combination of core courses based on your needs. Click here for electives related to Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, and Biology.

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DIS Student Blogger

Wonder what it is like to study Science and the Environment in Copenhagen? 

Click here to read Astrid Adams' blog from fall 2012!

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I would not be able to experience similar academics at my home university purely because of the DIS professors’ experience in ice core and climate research. They took us to their research center, the Center for Ice & Climate, to ice cores on a field study. It’s an amazing place full of scientists passionate about the climate system! The professors’ enthusiasm really rubbed off and I was able to appreciate the data in a deeper context through their first-hand experience with the research. The Greenland study tour was the best experience. Amazing, wonderful, fantastic just can’t capture the experience! I would encourage any student interested in climate change and scientific adventures to take this new program.

Jessica Lee Gettysburg College

At DIS, I was able to take quite a few courses that counted towards my double major in biology and environmental studies. I was especially excited to go on the study tour to Greenland, though! In class, we focused a lot on science and ecology, and I was especially excited about seeing the northern lights and the ice sheet in Kangerlussuaq, and combine class lessons with first-hand experience.

Jonathan Loos Trinity University
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