Through the program students will be able to identify Caribbean terrestrial and aquatic communities and the processes which make these systems unique and appropriately use GIS, remote sensing, modelling as well as other environmental tools in the study of the environment. Students will additionally be able to outline environmental management strategies that integrate biological, political, legal, social and ethical issues as well as design appropriate interventions to conserve threatened species and environments. As well as execute sound research for monitoring and providing solutions for problems related to the environment.