Environmental Science, Concentration in Earth Science, B.S.

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Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester Credits

BIO 121 - Principles of Modern Biology I Credits: 4
FYF 101 - First-Year Foundations Credits: 3
MTH 111 - Calculus I Credits: 4
CHM 113 - Elements and Compounds Lab Credits: 1
CHM 115 - Elements and Compounds Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Second Semester

CHM 114 - The Chemical Reaction Lab Credits: 1
CHM 116 - The Chemical Reaction Credits: 3
BIO 122 - Principles of Modern Biology II Credits: 4
GEO 101 - Introduction to Geology Credits: 3
GEO 103 - Introduction to Geology Lab Credits: 1
MTH 114 - Calculus and Modeling for The Biological and Health Sciences Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Third Semester

EES 251 - Synoptic Meteorology Credits: 4
MTH 150 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3
ENG 101 - Composition Credits: 4
PHY 171 - Principles of Classical and Modern Physics Credits: 4
Distribution Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 18

Fourth Semester

EES 210 - Global Climate Change Credits: 3
EES 213 - Climate Modeling Credits: 1
EES 240 - Principles of Environmental Engineering & Science Credits: 3
EES 241 - Principles of Environmental Engineering & Science Lab Credits: 1
PHY 174 - Application of Classical and Modern Physics Credits: 4
Distribution Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Fifth Semester

EES 230 - Ocean Science Credits: 4
ENV 321 - Hydrology Credits: 3
ENV 323 - Hydrology Lab Credits: 1
GIS 271 - Introduction to GPS & GIS Credits: 3
EES 394 - Field Study Credits: 1-3
Distribution Requirement Credits: 6

Total Credits: 18

Sixth Semester

ENV 330 - Water Quality Credits: 4
GIS 272 - Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing Credits: 3
EES 302 - Science Research and Communication Credits: 1
EES 304 - Environmental Data Analysis Credits: 2
Program Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Seventh Semester

EES 201 - Environmental Ethics and Sustainability Credits: 1
ENV 315 - Soils Credits: 3
EES 391 - Senior Projects I Credits: 1
Program Elective Credits: 6
Distribution Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Eighth Semester

GEO 370 - Geomorphology Credits: 3
EES 390 - Environmental Science Seminar Credits: 3
EES 392 - Senior Projects II Credits: 2
Distribution Requirement Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Total Credits: 126

NOTE:

All program electives must be 200 level or higher.

B.S. candidates are encouraged to complete a science minor (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, or Biology); consult the undergraduate bulletin for details. Candidates are also encouraged to have relevant cooperative educational experiences, 6 credits of which may be applied as EES electives.

Courses at the 200-level and above are intended for science and mathematics majors only. Exceptions may be made with permission of the instructor. Election of a 200-level course by a non-science major will preclude registration for the corresponding 100-level course.