Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Science B.S.


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Major in Environmental Science


(Major Code: 105)

A student must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours to include at least 39 advanced hours.

University Core Curriculum Requirements


Select BIOL 1406  and BIOL 1407  or

  and    to satisfy the natural sciences requirement. Select    or   to satisfy the mathematics requirement. Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

Note:


To make the degree in environmental science more specialized, it is recommended that elective and additional courses be taken for a second major in either biology or chemistry. A second major gives the student an area of specialization within the area of environmental science. To get a second major in biology, a student needs to take (in addition to the courses listed in the suggested  curriculum) three of the following courses: BIOL 3099 , BIOL 3312 , BIOL 3418 , BIOL 3420 , BIOL 3510 , BIOL 3522  or BIOL 4425  and accompanying labs.

For information about a second major in chemistry, refer to the “Department of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics ” section of this catalog. For information about the master of science (M.S.) degree in environmental science, refer to the “Graduate Catalog.”

Major in Environmental Science/Geology emphasis, Option II


(Major Code:           )

A student must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours to include at least 39 advanced hours.

University Core Curriculum Requirements


Select

  and   to satisfy the natural sciences requirement. Select   or   to satisfy the mathematics requirement. Refer to the section of this catalog “University Core Curriculum 

*This option is designed to prepare students for employment in the geosciences field and to help prepare them for the Certified Professional Geologist Exam.

Note:


Free electives to reach 120 hours may be necessary.

Advising Services Degree Checklist and Curriculum Guide


The following Degree Checklist and Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence) are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

  • Environmental Science B.S.

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