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 101 | Introduction to Biology: Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology | 3 |
| BIO 101L | Laboratory to Introduction to Biology: Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology | 1 |
| BIO 102 | Introduction to Biology: Cell and Animal Biology | 3 |
| BIO 102L | Laboratory to Introduction to Biology: Cell and Animal Biology | 1 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 101L | Laboratory to General Chemistry I | 1 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 102L | Lab to General Chemistry II | |
| GEO 101 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | Physics for the Health Sciences | 3 |
| PHYS 101L | Laboratory to Physics for the Health Sciences | 1 |
Quantitative Skills (9 credits)
One of the following:
| ENV 250 | Quantitative Methods for Environmental Science | 3 |
| BUS 306 | Quantitative Methods and Dynamic Forecasting | 3 |
MAT 3XX
| Any 300-level mathematics course | |
Upper-level Courses (15 credits)
Two of the following:
| BIO 203 | Plant Biology | 3 |
BIO 3XX
| Any 300-level Biology course | |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 201L | Laboratory to Organic Chemistry I | 1 |
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 202L | Laboratory to Organic Chemistry II | 1 |
| CHEM 301 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| ENV 210 | Natural Disasters, Catastrophes, and the Environment | 3 |
| ENV 240 | Environment and Health | 3 |
| ENV 372 | Sustainability Science | 3 |
| ENV 373T | Sustainability 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 210T | Alpine Ecosystems | 3 |
| ENV 230T | Freshwater Conservation | 3 |
| ENV 232T | Marine System Conservation | 3 |
| ENV 280T | Managing the New Zealand Environment | 3 |
| ENV 282T | Tourism and the Environment: Iceland | 3 |
| ENV 373T | Sustainability Science (Iceland) | 3 |
| ENV 399 | Research in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 498 | Internship in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 499 | Senior Research Project in Environmental Studies | 3 |
Capstone Course (3 credits)
Note: Prerequisites may be required for courses outside of the major.