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.”

Curriculum Guide Option I (suggested course sequence)

Major in Environmental Science B.S.

FIRST YEAR		SECOND YEAR
Semester 1: 14 hrs	Semester 2: 15 hrs	Semester 1: 14 hrs	Semester 2: 18 hrs

ENGL 1301	ENGL 1302 or 2311	Code 40 core (3)	Social/Behavioral core (3)
MATH 1314 or 1324	MATH 1316 or 2412	CHEM 1412	GEOL 1404
BIOL 1413	BIOL 1411	MATH 2413	POSC 2306
GEOL 1403	CHEM 1411	POSC 2305 or 2370	COMM 1315 or 1321
	Code 90 core (1-3)		Visual/Performing Arts (3)

THIRD YEAR		FOURTH YEAR
Semester 1: 17 hrs	Semester 2: 17 hrs	Semester 1: 15 hrs	Semester 2: 12 hrs

BIOL 2572	ENVR 4301	BIOL 4510	BIOL 4416
GEOL 3325	GEOL 3350	ECON 4355 or AGBE 4355	ENVR 4098
CGEN 3310	GESC 3303 or GESC 3313 or EVNR 4306 or ENVR 4404 or ENVR 4430	GESC 3303 or GESC 3313 or ENVR 4306 or ENVR 4404 or ENVR 4430	ENVR 4302
HIST 1302 or 2301	CHEM 3511	ENVR 4302	Elective (2-5)
	HIST 1302 or 2301	BIOL 3418 or PSES 2411

Note:

*Depending on hours left to complete degree (120 hours).

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

GEOL 1403

and

GEOL 1404

to satisfy the natural sciences requirement. Select

MATH 1316

MATH 2412

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.

Environmental Science/Geology Core Requirements

Select four courses from:

Note:

Free electives to reach 120 hours may be necessary.

Curriculum Guide Option II (sequence of courses)

Environmental Science, Geology emphasis

FIRST YEAR		SECOND YEAR
Semester 1: 14 hrs	Semester 2: 14-15 hrs	Semester 1: 14 hrs	Semester 2: 17 hrs

ENGL 1301	ENGL 1302	Code 40 core	GEOL 2475
MATH 1314	MATH 1316	CHEM 1412	BIOL 1413 or 1407
GEOL 1403	GEOL 1404	GEOL 2471	COMM 1315, 1318 or 1321
BIOL 1411	CHEM 1411	POSC 2305 or 2370	Code 80 core
			POSC 2306

THIRD YEAR		FOURTH YEAR
Semester 1: 16 hrs	Semester 2: 12-15 hrs	Semester 1: 11-17 hrs	Semester 2: 11-17 hrs

GEOL 3312	GEOL 3311	BIOL 3418	CHEM 2533
GEOL 3350	GEOL/GESC adv. elective	GEOL 4098	ENVR 4404
PHYS 1401	HIST 1302	BIOL 4416	GEOL/BIOL/ENVR
HIST 1301	ENVR 4302	GEOL/BIOL/ENVR adv. elective	Elective
Code 50 core
	May intersession
	ENVR 4306

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Environmental Science B.S.