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Nov 24, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Environmental Science Major, B.S.
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A grade of “D” or better is required for courses in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
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General Studies Course Requirements
Written Communication (minimum 6 semester hours)
- Select courses that satisfy the Written Communication requirement.
Oral Communication (minimum 3 semester hours)
- Select any course that satisfies the Oral Communication requirement.
Quantitative Literacy (fulfilled by Environmental Science Required Prerequisites)
Arts and Humanities (minimum 6 semester hours)
- Select any courses that satisfy the Arts and Humanities requirement.
Historical (minimum 3 semester hours)
- Select any course that satisfies the Historical requirement.
Natural and Physical Sciences (fulfilled by Environmental Science Required Prerequisites)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (minimum of 6 semester hours)
- Select any course that satisfied the Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement
Global Diversity
Students may satisfy the Global Diversity requirement by selecting any course designated as Global Diversity within one of the following General Studies categories: Arts and Humanities; Historical; Natural and Physical Sciences; Social and Behavioral Sciences. Students may also use an unrestricted elective to satisfy this requirement. (See General Studies requirements .)
Multicultural Graduation Requirement
Students may satisfy the Multicultural requirement by selecting any course from the approved list. (Some courses can be used to meet General Studies and Multicultural requirements.) General Studies Total: 33 credits
Environmental Science Required Pre-requisites
Environmental Science required prerequisites for all concentrations. Environmental Science Core Requirements
(for all concentrations except for Secondary Science Teacher Licensure) Multidisciplinary Concentration
Students are required to select courses in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geology, Meteorology, Mathematics, and Civil Engineering, and elective courses in consultation with an environmental science advisor. Additional Required Courses
Biology - Select at least 4 hours
Environmental Science - Select at least 15 hours
Geographic Information System - Select at least 3 hours
Geology - Select at least 4 hours
Geography - Select at least 3 hours
- GEG 3000-4999 Upper Division Geography Courses
Senior Experience Graduation Requirement
Total Credits
Total General Studies Course Requirements*
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33 credits
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Required Prerequisites**
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15-16 credits
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Required Core Courses
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23 credits
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Multidisciplinary Requirements
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36 credits
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Internship Requirement
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3-4 credits
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Senior Experience Requirement
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3-4 credits
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Unrestricted Electives*
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4-7 credits
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Total for Environmental Science Degree: Multidisciplinary |
120 credits |
*The multicultural requirement of 3 credits must be met in either General Studies or Unrestricted Elective courses.
**Additional hours beyond what can count towards general studies.
Water Management and Hydrologic Science Concentration
Additional Required Courses
Electives - Select at least 9 hours
Senior Experience Graduation Requirement
Total Credits
Total General Studies Course Requirements*
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33 credits
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Required Prerequisites**
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15-16 credits
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Environmental Science Required Core Courses
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23 credits
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Water Management and Hydrologic Science Requirements
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37-38 credits
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Internship Requirement
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3-4 credits
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Senior Experience Requirement
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3 credits
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Unrestricted Electives*
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3-6 credits
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Total for Environmental Science Degree: Ecological Restoration
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120 credits
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*The multicultural requirement of 3 credits must be met in either General Studies or Unrestricted Elective courses.
**Additional hours beyond what can count towards general studies.
Ecological Restoration Concentration
Students are required to select courses in Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, and elective courses in consultation with an environmental science advisor. Additional Required Courses
Biology - Select at least 8 hours
Geology - Select at least 4 hours
Environmental Science - Select at least 12 hours
Senior Experience Graduation Requirement
Total Credits
Total General Studies Course Requirements*
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33 credits |
Required Prerequisites**
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15-16 credits
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Environmental Science Required Core Courses
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23 credits
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Ecological Restoration Requirements
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36-37 credits
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Internship Requirement
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3-4 credits
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Senior Experience Requirement
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3-4 credits
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Unrestricted Electives*
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3-7 credits
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Total for Environmental Science Degree: Ecological Restoration
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120 credits
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*The multicultural requirement of 3 credits must be met in either General Studies or Unrestricted Elective courses.
**Additional hours beyond what can count towards general studies.
Environmental Chemistry Concentration
Students are required to select courses in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, and elective courses in consultation with an environmental science advisor. Additional Required Courses
Environmental Science and Geology - Select at least 12 hours
Senior Experience Graduation Requirement
Subtotals
Total General Studies Course Requirements*
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33 credits
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Required Prerequisites**
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15-16 credits
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Environmental Science Required Core Courses
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23 credits
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Environmental Chemistry Requirements
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35 credits
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Internship Requirement
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3-4 credits
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Senior Experience Requirement
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3-4 credits
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Unrestricted Electives*
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5-8 credits
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Total for Environmental Science Degree: Ecological Restoration
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120 credits
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*The multicultural requirement of 3 credits must be met in either General Studies or Unrestricted Elective courses.
**Additional hours beyond what can count towards general studies.
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