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.
| Code | Title | SHs |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Requirements | ||
| BL 258 | General Biology I: Organismic | 3.00 |
| BL 259 | Organismic Biology Laboratory | 1.00 |
| BL 260 | General Biology II: Mlclr & Cellular | 3.00 |
| BL 261 | Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory | 1.00 |
| CH 210 | General Chemistry I | 4.00 |
| CH 211 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1.00 |
| CH 230 | General Chemistry II | 4.00 |
| CH 231 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1.00 |
| ENVS 250 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3.00 |
| ENVS 251 | Environmental Science Laboratory | 1.00 |
| GE 208 | Introduction to Geology | 3.00 |
| GE 209 | Introduction to Geology Laboratory | 1.00 |
| MT 272 | Statistics for the Life Sciences | 3.00 |
| Upper Division Requirements | ||
| ENVS 402 | Principles of Ecology | 3.00 |
| ENVS 403 | Quantitative Ecology Laboratory | 1.00 |
| ENVS 406 | Climate Change-Science, Society & Action | 3.00 |
| ENVS 474 | Geographic Information Science | 3.00 |
| Environmental Studies Elective | 12.00 | |
| Students must complete a minimum of twelve semester hours of additional 400-level ENVS courses in consultation with their academic advisor | ||
| Total SHs | 51 | |