Environmental Science

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science targets students who are fascinated by the science behind the environment and environmental problems. The curriculum, rooted in ecology, combines lower-level coursework in the natural and physical sciences with quantitative, field, and upper-level science courses that help students understand the context of environmental problems and their potential solutions. 

Major Requirements (59 Credits)

Foundation Courses (23 credits)

BIO 101Introduction to Biology: Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology

3

BIO 101LLaboratory to Introduction to Biology: Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology

1

BIO 102Introduction to Biology: Cell and Animal Biology

3

BIO 102LLaboratory to Introduction to Biology: Cell and Animal Biology

1

CHEM 101General Chemistry I

3

CHEM 101LLaboratory to General Chemistry I

1

CHEM 102General Chemistry II

3

CHEM 102LLab to General Chemistry II

GEO 101Introduction to Physical Geography

3

PHYS 101Physics for the Health Sciences

3

PHYS 101LLaboratory to Physics for the Health Sciences

1

Quantitative Skills (9 credits)

MAT 200Calculus

3

MAT 201Introduction to Statistics

3

One of the following:

ENV 250Quantitative Methods for Environmental Science

3

BUS 306Quantitative Methods and Dynamic Forecasting

3

MAT 3XX
Any 300-level mathematics course

Upper-level Courses (15 credits)

BIO 301Conservation Biology

3

BIO 310Ecology

3

ENV 200Understanding Environmental Issues

3

Two of the following:

BIO 203Plant Biology

3

BIO 3XX
Any 300-level Biology course

CHEM 201Organic Chemistry I

3

CHEM 201LLaboratory to Organic Chemistry I

1

CHEM 202Organic Chemistry II

3

CHEM 202LLaboratory to Organic Chemistry II

1

CHEM 301Biochemistry

3

ENV 210Natural Disasters, Catastrophes, and the Environment

3

ENV 240Environment and Health

3

ENV 372Sustainability Science

3

ENV 373TSustainability Science (Iceland)

3

Also, any 200-level Biology course or courses from a pre-approved study abroad program (e.g. SFS or SIT).

Please note: any course used towards Practical Field Studies and Skills may not count here. 

Practical Field Studies and Skills (9 credits)

Three of the following:
BIO 210TAlpine Ecosystems

3

ENV 230TFreshwater Conservation

3

ENV 232TMarine System Conservation

3

ENV 280TManaging the New Zealand Environment

3

ENV 282TTourism and the Environment: Iceland

3

ENV 373TSustainability Science (Iceland)

3

ENV 399Research in Environmental Studies

3

ENV 498Internship in Environmental Studies

3

ENV 499Senior Research Project in Environmental Studies

3

Capstone Course (3 credits)

ENV 497Senior Capstone

3

Note: Prerequisites may be required for courses outside of the major.