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Environmental Science

Major Requirements (31 credits)

Required Courses (19 credits)

BIO 101Introduction to Biology: Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology

3
BIO 101LLaboratory to Introduction to Biology: Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology

1
BIO 301Conservation Biology

3
BIO 310Ecology

3
ENV 200Understanding Environmental Issues

3
ENV 250Quantitative Methods for Environmental Science

3
ENV 372Sustainability Science

3

Major Electives (9 credits)

Three of the following:

BIO 203Plant Biology

3
BIO 215TAlpine and Nordic Ecosystems Dynamics: from Peaks to Poles

3
BIO 217TExtreme Ecosystems (Iceland)

3
CHEM 301Biochemistry

3
CHEM 302Introduction to Aquatic Chemistry

3
ENV 210Natural Disasters, Catastrophes, and the Environment

3
ENV 220Ecocritical Approaches to Literature

3
ENV 230TFreshwater Conservation

3
ENV 232TMarine System Conservation

3
ENV 240Environment and Health

3
ENV 280TManaging the New Zealand Environment

3
ENV 399Research in Environmental Studies

3
ENV 495Advanced Research Methods for Environmental Science

3
ENV 498Internship in Environmental Studies

3

At least one of which must be an Academic Travel course in BIO or ENV.

Courses from recognized partners (e.g., School for Field Studies) may also be used to fulfill this requirement. Approval from Program Director necessary.

Capstone Requirement (3 credits)

One of the following:
ENV 497Senior Capstone in Environmental Science

3
ENV 499Senior Research Project in Environmental Studies

3