Environmental Science B.S.

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Please note: The third year of the program varies depending upon which semester the student chooses to take away following The Arch Summer Semester classes. Please note the following differences in curriculum:

• If students are going to be away during the Fall semester of their junior year, they should take the listed courses for each term and any courses under the Fall Away Track for year three of their program.
   
• If students are going to be away during the Spring semester of their junior year, they should take the listed courses for each term and any courses under the Spring Away Track for year three of their program.

Fourth Year

Tracks

The environmental science degree program requires one track. There are five tracks — Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, and Sustainability — that explore environmental applications of traditional scientific disciplines. The Geoinformatics track specifically addresses the increasing role of high volumes of complex data acquired from a variety of sources both in-situ and remotely sensed. Geoinformatics combines relevant computer science knowledge and skills with geotemporal and geospatial analysis and modeling, curation of geo-databases, information system design and development, human-computer interaction including visualization, use of modern cyberinfrastructure and networking technologies. Choose five courses from within one track.

Footnotes

1. HASS courses should be selected in consultation with the adviser and the Environmental Science Faculty Committee. Examples of environmentally relevant options include: ECON 4230 , ECON 4250 , INQR 1110  , PHIL 4300 , STSO 2300 , STSO 4320 , and STSO 4540  .
2. With permission of the director of Environmental Science, a student may elect another math course (course numbers MATH XXXX, MATP XXXX, or courses cross-listed with these numbers).
3. With permission, a student may substitute ERTH 4540  
4. Any other applicable course that substantially covers statistical methods may be substituted with advisors approval.
5. Students who are exempt from The Arch will substitute IENV 4700  or this requirement. If IENV 4700  is used to meet this requirement, then it cannot also count as a track course. 
6. Each student is required to engage in an activity that qualifies as an intensive environmental experience as described below.

Minor in Environmental Science

A minor in Environmental Science will consist of at least 16 credit hours, eight of which must be at the 4000 level. Interested students should consult with the Director of Environmental Science to develop an appropriate list of courses.

Dual Majors

Students pursuing a dual major in Environmental Science and Biology, Chemistry, or Geology must choose a different track for their Environmental Science degree. Students with a Sustainability HASS Integrative Pathway and Sustainability track can dual major in Environmental Science and Sustainability.

Intensive Environmental Experience

In consultation with the adviser and with the approval of the director of the Environmental Science Program, students must select and engage in an intensive activity related to the environment. This culminating experience will be associated with earning 3 to 4 academic credits in a URP project, Independent Study, or Out of Classroom Experience (e.g., as a co-op or intern). To fulfill this requirement, students must document the experience and obtain prior approval from the Environmental Science Faculty Director.