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Environmental Science (B.S.)
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science
(See Core Curriculum requirements.)

Environmental Science Major Requirements (60 credits): 

ES 150-152 Earth Systems Science and Lab  4
Humanities: Choose at least two:   6
EL 111 Green Writing: Literature and the Environment*  
HI 226  Society and the Environment: the American Experience*   
PL 217     Environmental Ethics*
Social Science: Choose at least two:*  6
PS 390 Environmental Law   
EC 200              Environmental Economics  
SO 161                   Environmental Administration     
BA 275            Introduction to GIS     
BA 350               Statistics I
MA 109-110  Calculus I and II*          8
CH 101-104 General Chemistry I and II and Labs*  8
CH 132, 134  Quantitative Analysis and Lab     4
BL 150-153 General Biology I and II and Labs              8

BL 232, 233

Ecology and Lab 4

PH 111,113           

General Physics I and Lab 4
Advanced Environmental Courses (choose 1 lecture/lab)       4
CH 276, 277

Advanced Environmental Chemistry

BL 236, 237 Environmental Disturbances and Lab
BL 234, 235 Evolution and Systematics and Lab
BL 248, 249 Environmental Microbiology and Lab
ES 301 Senior Research 2
ES 300 and 302 Junior and Senior Seminars 2

* Fulfill core requirements

Electives 28 credits

Those students interested in pursuing graduate degrees should carefully choose electives to meet basic requirements for their chosen program.  Students should consult with their academic advisor early in their bachelor’s program.

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  Requirements for Minor in Environmental Studies****(18 credits)

CH 115  Introduction of Environmental Science 3
 Or
ES 150 Earth Systems Science 3
SO 161 Environmental Administration  3
EL 111 Green Writing: Literature and the Environment 3
HI 226  Society and the Environment: the American Experience 3
PS 390 Environmental Law 3
EC 200 Environmental Economics 3

Requirements for Minor in Environmental Science****(19-20 credits):

ES 150-152   Earth Systems Science and Lab 4
BL 232-233 Ecology and Lab*** 4
CH 132-134 Quantitative Analysis and Lab*** 4
Choose two courses, one with lab: (May not count toward major)
CH 276 Advanced Environmental Chemistry*** 3
CH 277  Methods of Environmental Analysis (lab)***   2
BL 236-237 Environmental Disturbances and Lab*** 4
BL 248, 249 Environmental Microbiology and Lab*** 4
  *** General Chemistry I and II and/or General Biology I and II are pre-requisites for these courses.
**** Environmental Science and Environmental Chemistry Majors may not minor in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies.
 

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