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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Studies, BS


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The major in Environmental Studies provides students with an understanding of the natural science of environmental issues as well as the social, political, and economic factors that contribute to policy and planning decisions. Through this major, students will gain the necessary professional and technical skills for entry into successful environmental careers or for graduate studies in environmental fields. The major offers seven specialization options in Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Geology, Environmental Geography, Air and Water Quality, Environmental Policy, and Environmental Leadership.

Requirements for a double major with BS in Environmental Studies
The following double major combinations will have the Environmental Studies Specialization course requirements waived for the BS degree in Environmental Studies. All Environmental Studies Foundation and Core course requirements must be completed. Required courses for the first degree major may not be used to fulfill upper division Environmental Studies elective requirements (7-10 credits).

Bachelors Degree (Disciplinary)
Bachelors Degree (Environmental Studies)

BS Environmental Geological Sciences
BS Environmental Studies: Environmental Geology Specialization

BS Biology
BS Environmental Studies: Environmental Biology Specialization

BS Chemistry
BS Environmental Studies: Environmental Chemistry

BS Public Policy
BS Environmental Studies: Environmental Policy

The interdisciplineary major in Public Policy (BS) may be combined with the Environmental Studies specialization in Environmental Policy by completing the specific course requirements for both majors. Students who combine majors in public policy and environmental studies with a specialization in environmental policy will receive a Bachelors of Science degree in Public Policy and a Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Studies. As some Public Policy requirements and electives count toward both degrees or majors, the actual additional coursework needed to fulfill the requirements of the second degree or major may be as low as 19 credits.
 

Foundational Courses (Required)


Choose one from:


Total Core Credits: 37-42


Select one of the following specializations:


Environmental Leadership Specialization Credits: 35


ENST 330 - Environmental Leadership and Advocacy (5)
This is required as a foundational course for this specialization.

Environmental Biology Specialization Credits: 33-34


BIOL 181 and CHEM 181/181LAB are required as foundational courses for this specialization.

Environmental Chemistry Specialization Credits: 28


CHEM 181/181LAB is required as a foundational course for this specialization.

Environmental Geology Specialization Credits: 33-34


GEOL 101 or GEOL 102 or GEOL 108 is required as a foundational course for this specialization.

Environmental Geography Specialization Credits: 28-29


GEOG 107 is required as a foundational course for this specialization.

Choose three of the following physical geography courses. Credits:15


Choose two of the following techniques courses. Credits: 9-10


Choose one of the following courses. Credits: 4


Water and Air Quality Specialization Credits: 35


BIOL 181 and CHEM 181/181LAB are required as foundational courses for this specialization.

Environmental Policy Specialization Credits: 36-40


ECON 201 is required as a foundation course.

Total Credits: 91-102


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