Environmental Science, B.S.

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A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science.

Core Requirements (46 to 49 credits)

FSYM 101 - The First Year Symposium Credits: (3)
PHIL 103 - Foundations of Philosophy Credits: (3)
WCIV 102 - Origins of the West Credits: (3)
PHIL 203 - Philosophy in the Modern Age Credits: (3)
WCIV 201 - The Western Imagination: the Renaissance to the Great War Credits: (3)
AMER 202 - America in the World Credits: (3)
THEOL 220 - Foundations of Theology: Faith and Revelation Credits: (3)
MATH 211 - Mathematical Thinking Credits: (3)
THEOL 320 - Encountering Christ Credits: (3)
World Language

OPTION 1: Students beginning a new language:
- XXXX 101 - Credits: (3)
- XXXX 102 - Credits: (3)
OPTION 2: Students placed into intermediate or higher language:
- XXXX 201/301 - Credits: (3)
Foundations of Social Science

Choose one of the following:
CJUST 110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
ECON 101 - Foundations of Economics: Macroeconomics Credits: (3)
ECON 102 - Foundations of Economics: Microeconomics Credits: (3)
EDUC 100 - Foundations of American Education Credits: (4)
PSCI 100 - Foundations of Political Science: Democratic Processes in America Credits: (3)
PSYCH 100 - Foundations of Psychology Credits: (3)
SOC 100 - Foundations of Sociology Credits: (3)
Laboratory Science
- GNSCI 1XX (non-science majors) Credits: (4) or
- BIOCH/BIOL/CHEM/PHYS XXX (science majors) Credits: (4)
- BIOL 110 Introduction to Biology I (4) (Required for Psychology majors)
Modernity in Literature, Art, Music, or Theatre

Choose one of the following:
ARMO 300 - Modernity in Visual Art Credits: (3)
ENMO 300 - Modernity in Literature Credits: (3) (Required for English majors)
MUMO 300 - Modernity in Music Credits: (3)
THMO 300 - Modernity in Theatre Credits: (3)
Global Encounters
- XXGE 3XX - Credits: (3) (English majors are required to take ENGE 3XX)
Ethics and the Human Good

Choose one of the following:
PHIL 300 - Ethics and Human Good Credits: (3)
THEOL 300 - Ethics and the Human Good Credits: (3) (Required for Theology majors)

Major Requirements

52 to 53 credits:

BIOL 110 - Introduction to Biology I Credits: (4)
BIOL 111 - Introduction to Biology II Credits: (4)
BIOL 221 - Genetics Credits: (4)
BIOL 225 - Environmental Science Credits: (4)
BIOL 325 - Ecology Credits: (4)
BIOL 340 - Conservation Biology Credits: (3)
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry Credits: (4)
CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry Credits: (4)
CHEM 210 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: (4)
Students must complete an experiential component consisting of 1-3 credits of:
BIOL 398 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3)
BIOL 450 - Undergraduate Research Experience Credits: (1-4)
OR
BIOL 480 - Internship Credits: (1-4)

One of the Following

plus one of the following courses:

BIOL 200 - Invertebrate Zoology Credits: (4)
BIOL 205 - Biostatistics Credits: (3)
BIOL 250 - Animal Behavior Credits: (4)
BIOL 312 - Plant Ecology Credits: (4)
BIOL 400 - Toxicology Credits: (4)
BIOL 406 - Evolution Credits: (4)
BIOL 415 - Watershed Ecology Credits: (4)
CHEM 404 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: (4)

Two of the Following

Students must select two of the following interdisciplinary electives:

CJUST 320 - ST: Special Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
ENGL 388 - Literature and the Environment Credits: (3)
PHIL 333 - Environmental Philosophy Credits: (3)
PSCI 337 - Environmental Law and Politics Credits: (3)
PSCI 348 - Human Rights Credits: (3)
PSYCH 360 - Environmental Psychology Credits: (3)
THEOL 341 - Theology/The Environment Credits: (3)

Electives

23 to 25 credits

Note

The environmental science major reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field of environmental science. Solutions to the environmental issues facing our society must be scientifically sound, yet they must also be socially, economically and politically informed to be successful in promoting effective and lasting change. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in the natural sciences, with courses in biology, chemistry, and applied environmental science. Students also take environmentally focused courses in the humanities and social sciences. Students gain hands-on experience in the field of environmental science through a required experiential component, which may be completed through an internship, research project or independent study. Environmental science majors are well prepared to pursue an environmental career or graduate education in the field.

Alternate environmental-related humanities or social sciences courses may fulfill this requirement upon approval by the department chair. Students must complete an experiential component consisting of 1-3 credits of an ( BIOL 480 Internship (1-4) ), (BIOL 398 Independent Study (1-3) ) or (BIOL 450 Undergraduate Research Experience (1-4) .

Students planning to apply for graduate school are encouraged to take MATH 247 Calculus I (4) and PHYS 101 College Physics I (4) -PHYS 102 College Physics II (4) or PHYS 201 General Physics I (4) -PHYS 202 General Physics II (4) .

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students must also earn a major GPA of 2.0, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.