BS in Environmental Science

Dr. John Sakulich, Program Director

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science major, housed in the Department of Biology, emphasizes the natural sciences in understanding the environment and environmental issues. The degree program is recommended for students considering careers or further education in wildlife management, environmental health, science secondary education, environmental biology, environmental engineering, or forestry. 

Lower Division Requirements
BL 258General Biology I: Organismic3.00
BL 259Organismic Biology Laboratory1.00
BL 260General Biology II: Mlclr & Cellular3.00
BL 261Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory1.00
CH 210General Chemistry I4.00
CH 211General Chemistry I Laboratory1.00
CH 230General Chemistry II4.00
CH 231General Chemistry II Laboratory1.00
ENVS 250Introduction to Environmental Science3.00
ENVS 251Environmental Science Laboratory1.00
GE 208Introduction to Geology3.00
GE 209Introduction to Geology Laboratory1.00
MT 272Statistics for the Life Sciences3.00
Upper Division Requirements
ENVS 402Principles of Ecology3.00
ENVS 403Quantitative Ecology Laboratory1.00
ENVS 406Climate Change-Science, Society & Action3.00
ENVS 474Geographic Information Science3.00
Environmental Studies Elective12.00
Students must complete a minimum of twelve semester hours of additional 400-level ENVS courses in consultation with their academic advisor
Total SHs51