Environmental Science, B.A.

Curriculum 0363

You will become broadly versed in the ecological, physical and human aspects of environmental science. The major emphasizes a scientific approach to the study of the environment. For more information contact the Center for Earth and Environmental Science . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 43-50 Credits

Core: (16-17 cr.)

ENV 201 - Environment and Society (3 cr.)
ENV 206 - Environmental Technology I (3 cr.)
ENV 304 - Ecology (4 cr.)
ENV 340 - Environmental Science Seminar (3 cr.) (AWR)
Select one course from the following:
ENV 306 - Atmospheric Processes (3 cr.)
GEL 341 - Geomorphic Processes (4 cr.)
GEL 343 - Hydrology (4 cr.)

Natural Sciences: (9-12 cr.)

Select one course from each of the following categories: (Courses used to satisfy the core cannot also be used to satisfy this category.)

Environment and Society: (9 cr.)

Select one course from each of the following:

Governance, Policy & Planning

Sustainability, Justice and Ethics

Environment & Society Electives

ENV 440 - Agriculture and the Environment (3 cr.)
HIS 342 - History of Ecology and Environmentalism (3 cr.)
Any course from Governance, Policy & Planning or Sustainability, Justice and Ethics.

Electives: (9-12 cr.)

Any courses from the Natural Sciences or Environment and Society sections of this major, or any 300/400 level ENV courses including internships, senior projects or independent study or any of the following:

Cognate Requirements: 28-38 Credits

GEL 101 - Physical Geology (4 cr.)
BIO 102 - General Biology II (4 cr.)
PHY 103 - Physics for the Life Sciences I (4 cr.) or
PHY 111 - General Physics I (4 cr.)
Select one of the following:
BIO 101 - General Biology I (4 cr.) and
CHE 101 - General Chemistry (4 cr.)
or
CHE 111 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr.) and
CHE 112 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry II (4 cr.)
Select one course from the following:
GEG 121 - Human Geography (3 cr.)
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
Select one of the following:
MAT 104 - Trigonometry (1 cr.) and
MAT 221 - Calculus for the Life, Management, & Social Sciences I (3 cr.) and
MAT 222 - Calculus for the Life, Management, & Social Sciences II (3 cr.)
MAT 224 - Calculus I (4 cr.) and
MAT 104 - Trigonometry (1 cr.) and
MAT 225 - Calculus II (4 cr.)

Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement (0-6 cr.)

MAT 101 - Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0-3 cr.)
MAT 102 - Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.