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

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The major leading to the B.S. degree emphasizes the technical and analytical aspects of environmental science with concentrations in earth science and biology. The program is designed for those students intending to work as scientists in laboratory, field, or research positions. Students with this degree may enter graduate programs in geology, biology, and environmental science. Total credits - 121

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
CHM 113 - Elements and Compounds Lab Credits: 1
CHM 115 - Elements and Compounds Credits: 3
EES 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3
EES 103 - Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory Credits: 1

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
Distribution Requirement Credits / Units: 3

Total Credits: 15

Third Semester

EES 251 - Synoptic Meteorology Credits: 4
ENG 101 - Composition Credits: 4
MTH 111 - Calculus I Credits: 4
GIS 271 - Introduction to GPS & GIS Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Fourth Semester

EES 210 - Global Climate Change Credits: 3
EES 213 - Climate Modeling Credits: 1
MTH 114 - Calculus and Modeling for The Biological and Health Sciences Credits: 4
GIS 272 - Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing Credits: 3
Distribution Requirement Credits / Units: 3
Free Elective Credits / Units: 3

Total Credits: 17

Fifth Semester

EES 230 - Ocean Science Credits: 4
ENV 321 - Hydrology Credits: 3
ENV 323 - Hydrology Lab Credits: 1
PHY 171 - Principles of Classical and Modern Physics Credits: 4
Distribution Requirement Credits / Units: 3

Total Credits: 15

Sixth Semester

ENV 330 - Water Quality Credits: 4
EES 302 - Science Research and Communication Credits: 2
PHY 174 - Application of Classical and Modern Physics Credits: 4
EES 304 - Environmental Data Analysis Credits: 3
Distribution Requirement Credits / Units: 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
BIO 366 Field Botany or EES 341 Freshwater Ecosystems Credits / Units: 3
EES/GEO Program Electives Credits / Units: 3
Distribution Requirement Credits / Units: 3

Total Credits: 14

Eighth Semester

GEO 370 - Geomorphology Credits: 3
or GEO 351 Paleoclimatology Credits / Units: 3
EES 390 - Environmental Science Seminar Credits: 3
EES 392 - Senior Projects II Credits: 2
Distribution Requirement Credits: 3
EES/GEO Program Elective Credits / Units: 3

Total Credits: 14

Total Credits: 121

NOTE:

All EES/GEO program electives must be 200 level or higher.

B.S. candidates are encouraged to complete a science minor (e.g., Geology, 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/GEO program electives.

Election of a 200-level course by a non-science major will preclude registration for the corresponding 100-level course.