Upon completion of this program a student is able to:
- Critically examine contemporary environmental issues.
- Apply theoretical concepts to actual problems or issues
- Construct well-structured natural and/or social science research projects
- Work as a member of a team to solve an environmental problem or explain an environmental issue.
Requirements for Environmental Science: Natural Science Emphasis
Core Requirements
Course Code
Title
Credits
4
Sub-Total Credits
36-38
Breadth I. Requirement
One course from among the following:
Course Code
Title
Credits
4
Sub-Total Credits
4
Breadth II. Requirement
Two courses from among the following:
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8
Natural Science emphasis electives
Three courses (at least 11 credits) from among those listed, with no more than two 100-level courses.
Course Code
Title
Credits
4
4
4
1
-
4
4
Sub-Total Credits
11
All courses used to complete the major must have grades of "C" or better.
CLAS General Education Requirements
Complete remaining CLAS General Education Requirements. ENVS Natural Science Emphasis majors complete 16-20 credits of CLAS general education credits as part of their degree program.
Sub-Total Credits
32-36
University Requirement
The university requirements must also be fulfilled, and will count towards the minimum credit requirement for this program. These include:
General Electives
Take as many general elective courses as needed to complete a total of 124 credits.
Total Credits
124