Environmental Science
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science targets students who are fascinated by the science behind environmental problems. The curriculum 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 | Lab to General Chemistry II | 1 |
| GEO 101 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | Physics for the Health Sciences | 3 |
| PHYS 101L | Laboratory to Physics for the Health Sciences | 1 |
Quantitative Skills (9 credits)
One of the following:
| ENV 250 | Quantitative Methods for Environmental Science | 3 |
| BUS 306 | Quantitative Methods and Dynamic Forecasting | 3 |
MAT 3XX
| Any 300-level mathematics course | |
Upper-level Science Courses (15 credits)
Two of the following:
Any 200 or 300-level Biology courses (excluding courses in Practical Field Studies and Skills). Pre-approved study abroad program (e.g. SFS or SIT) courses.
Practical Field Studies and Skills (9 credits)
Three of the following:
| BIO 210T | Alpine Ecosystems | 3 |
| ENV 230T | Freshwater Conservation | 3 |
| ENV 231T | Introduction to Coastal Ecosystems | 3 |
| ENV 280T | Managing the New Zealand Environment | 3 |
| ENV 282T | Tourism and the Environment: Iceland | 3 |
| ENV 373T | Sustainability Science (Iceland) | 3 |
| ENV 399 | Research in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 498 | Internship in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 499 | Senior Research Project in Environmental Studies | 3 |
Capstone Course (3 credits)
Note: Prerequisites may be required for courses outside of the major.
Students must complete two of the above major requirements with 3-credit Academic Travel environmentally-themed courses, of which at least one must be ENV.