Abstract: The increasing demand for environmental protection has highlighted the growing importance of environmental science, making educational reforms in this discipline particularly urgent. Using the “Modeling Methods in Environmental Science” course as a case study, this research investigates its pivotal role in environmental science and engineering programs and explores practical approaches for pedagogical innovation. The course aims to cultivate interdisciplinary talents with both mathematical-statistical and modeling competencies to address the need for technically skilled professionals in environmental fields. By integrating theoretical knowledge from environmental science, statistics, and computer science, the curriculum incorporates specialized software tools (ChemOffice, Gaussian, and SPSS) to enhance students' ability to solve practical environmental problems using information technology. The implementation of a blended online-offline teaching model has demonstrated significant improvements in both student learning outcomes and instructional efficiency. The course reform has yielded notable achievements, providing substantial support for developing interdisciplinary environmental science professionals. Furthermore, its widespread dissemination through platforms like China University MOOC has contributed to advancing environmental science education. This study offers valuable theoretical and practical insights for environmental science education reform, supporting the cultivation of interdisciplinary talents and promoting innovative productivity in environmental fields.

Key words: Environmental science and engineering, Informatization, Modeling, Statistics, Educational reform