<p>Im a high school senior and Im interested in a major that involves biology/environmental studies but then at the same be able to apply it. I've looked at Environmental Engineering and it seems like the one for me. The thing is I've had C's in my math classes (except Geometry where I got B's). Another thing is I've always had A's in my science classes and currently taking AP Biology.
What do you think? Should I consider this major?</p>
<p>You will need to take typical engineering math and physics courses, since environmental engineering is typically closely related to or part of civil engineering.</p>
<p>Be aware that biology does not have good job and career prospects, probably because of the flood of pre-med biology majors who did not get into medical school.</p>
<p>Yeah I know it requires a lot of math. But what do you think? Do my A’s in science classes balance the the C’s in my maths?</p>
<p>UCB is correct. Environmental Engineering is related to civil engineering and the focus has historically been on water supply/waste water treatment systems. We take fresh water systems for granted in the US, but for the rest of the world its a big deal. Environmental engineers also deal with air-quality management, and waste-management and the complex systems used to deal with hazardous solid and liquid waste from industrial processes. The biology part is more Environmental Science and that is not an engineering discipline it is more related to ecology.</p>
<p>Your grades in math are not good, but it doesn’t mean you can’t study this subject. You will have to do calculus, physics and differential equations in college. Your grades in physics, calculus and chemistry are a better indicator of how well you would do in this major.</p>