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 | Laboratory to General Chemistry II | 1 |
| ENV 200 | Understanding Environmental Issues | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | Physics for the Health Sciences | 3 |
| PHYS 101L | Laboratory to Physics for the Health Sciences | 1 |
Quantitative Skills (9 credits)
Required Courses (9 credits)
Major Electives (9 credits)
Three of the following:
| BIO 203 | Plant Biology | 3 |
| BIO 204 | Human Anatomy and Physiology: A Biological and Environmental Perspective | 3 |
| BIO 330 | Epidemiology, Disease and Public Health | 3 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 301 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 302 | Introduction to Aquatic Chemistry | 3 |
| ENV 210 | Natural Disasters, Catastrophes, and the Environment | 3 |
| ENV 220 | Ecocritical Approaches to Literature | 3 |
| ENV 240 | Environment and Health | 3 |
Courses from recognized partners (e.g., School for Field Studies) may also be used to fulfill this requirement. Approval from Program Director necessary.
Please note that CHEM 201 and CHEM 202 must be taken with their respective 1 credit Lab sessions.
Practical Field Studies and Skills (6 credits)
Two of the following:
| BIO 215T | Alpine and Nordic Ecosystems Dynamics: from Peaks to Poles | 3 |
| BIO 217T | Extreme Ecosystems (Iceland) | 3 |
| ENV 230T | Freshwater Conservation | 3 |
| ENV 232T | Marine System Conservation | 3 |
| ENV 280T | Managing the New Zealand Environment | 3 |
| ENV 399 | Research in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 495 | Advanced Research Methods for Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENV 498 | Internship in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 499 | Senior Research Project in Environmental Studies | 3 |
Courses from recognized partners (e.g., School for Field Studies) may also be used to fulfill this requirement. Approval from Program Director necessary.
Capstone Requirement (3 credits)
| ENV 497 | Senior Capstone in Environmental Science | 3 |
Note: Prerequisites may be required for courses outside of the major.