Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

The Biology and Environmental Science Department offers an interdisciplinary program of study, which stresses an understanding of environmental problems and issues. Two options are offered in order to meet the needs of students with differing career goals. The Bachelor of science program is designed to meet the needs of those students who are preparing for graduate study or who intend to pursue a career in the environmental sciences upon graduation. The Bachelor of Arts program is designed for those students whose careers in non-scientific areas may none-the-less demand considerable knowledge of environmental concepts. Both programs are designed to provide a scientific perspective of humankind. A Bachelor of Science major in Biology is also awarded by the Department. In addition to the standard degree options, a co-operative (3/2) forestry program, and pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary medicine options are available.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

The specific requirements for a B.S. major in Environmental Science consist of 27 semester hours of coursework including:

• Environmental Science 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
• Environmental Science 105 - Physical Geology
• Environmental Science 227 - Atmospheric Resources
• Environmental Science 297 - Environmental Science Forum
• Environmental Science 310 - Water Resources
• Environmental Science 335 - Environmental Issues Seminar
• Environmental Science 396 - Environmental Assessment Seminar

In addition, 8 semester hours chosen from 200 level or 300 level Environmental Science courses are required.

Additional requirements:

• Biology 101 - Principles of Biology I
• Biology 102 - Principles of Biology II
• Biology 214 - Ecology
• Chemistry 120 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
• Chemistry 121 - Chemical Laboratory Principles I
• Chemistry 122 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
• Chemistry 123 - Chemical Laboratory Principles II
• Chemistry 205 - Organic Chemistry I
• Chemistry 207 - Organic Chemistry II
• Mathematics 195 - Precalculus
• Mathematics 196 - Calculus I
• Physics 251 - Physics I
• Physics 252 - Physics II

The following courses are recommended but not required:

• Economics 105 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Political Science 101 - American Government
• Sociology 101 - Introduction to Sociology
• Mathematics 180 - Statistics

Minor in Environmental Science The requirements for a minor in Environmental Science consist of 18 semester hours including:

• Biology 100 - Basic Biology
• Environmental Science 101 - Introduction to Envionmental Science
• Environmental Science 105 - Physical Geology

In addition, 6 hours chosen from 200 level or 300 level Environment Science courses.