Environmental scientists work on subjects like the understanding of earth processes, evaluating alternative energy systems, pollution control and mitigation, natural resource management, and the effects of global climate change. Environmental issues
almost always include an interaction of physical, chemical, and
biological processes. Environmental scientists bring a systems approach
to the analysis of environmental problems. Key elements of an effective
environmental scientist include the ability to relate space, and time
relationships as well as quantitative analysis.
Environmental science came alive as a substantive, active field of
scientific investigation in the 1960s and 1970s driven by (a) the need
for a multi-disciplinary
approach to analyze complex environmental problems, (b) the arrival of
substantive environmental laws requiring specific environmental
protocols of investigation and (c) the growing public awareness of a
need for action in addressing environmental problems. Events that
spurred this development included the publication of Rachel Carson's
landmark environmental book Silent Spring along with major environmental issues becoming very public, such as the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill, and the Cuyahoga River
of Cleveland, Ohio, "catching fire" (also in 1969), and helped increase
the visibility of environmental issues and create this new field of
study
In common usage, "environmental science" and "ecology" are often used
interchangeably, but technically, ecology refers only to the study of
organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment.
Ecology could be considered a subset of environmental science, which
also could involve purely chemical or public health
issues (for example) ecologists would be unlikely to study. In
practice, there is considerable overlap between the work of ecologists
and other environmental scientists.
The National Center for Education Statistics in the United States
defines an academic program in environmental science as follows:
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical,
and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the
solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating
or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction
between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources
management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics,
geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling
Under 45 years of age, and with good health status.
1. Application Form
Please upload your finished application form here.
2. Health certificate
Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for durations of study over 6 months)
3. Certificate/diploma of highest education
Graduation certificate in languages other
than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and
be certified by notarization.
4. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
5. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
6. Certificate of HSK
Certificate of HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)
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Answer: Yes. ACASC gives the applicants, the chance to directly apply to their desired universities through our online application portal. We have synchronized our system to create a simple platform that connects universities and colleges in China to international students all around the world.
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Answer: When an application is pending a decision it means that your school has received it and no admissions decision has been made yet. The admissions office may have reviewed your application package or may not have.
The main cause of a pending application is usually incomplete application documents. As a result you will be requested by the school’s admission office to re-check and modify all submitted application documents or perhaps even add extra documents and then re-submit them.
To avoid further delays, carefully read the university’s comments, modify your application form on ACASC, and re-upload the required application documents. You can contact ACASC on admission@acasc.cn for any help with regards to your pending application
Processing time varies for different applications. For example to process a degree program application requires more time than a Chinese language application. Confirmation for Chinese language application by the admission office usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. However, time for degree programs application differs. For example fall semester application processing is after March, and it takes a period of 1 to 2 months. This also depends on your qualification and the number of applicants.
