Environmental Science - Geosciences Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 57 units | ||
| ENVSCI 100 | EXPLORATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAJOR | 1 |
| ENVSCI 200 | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | 3 |
| ENVSCI 300 | FIELD AND RESEARCH METHODS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | 3 |
| ENVSCI 400 | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| GEOGRPY 120 | GLOBAL CLIMATE SYSTEMS | 4 |
| GEOGRPY 210 | PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY | 4 |
| GEOGRPY 270 | GIS I: MAPPING OUR WORLD | 3 |
| or HISTRY 190 | NORTH AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY | |
| GEOLGY 301 | ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY | 3 |
| Select 15 units (at least 9 units from 300-400 level) approved Geosciences courses: | 15 | |
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | ||
| ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE IN NATIONAL PARKS | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | ||
| SOIL SCIENCE | ||
| GEOMORPHOLOGY (LANDFORMS) | ||
| WEATHER ANALYSIS | ||
| WATER RESOURCES | ||
| BIOGEOGRAPHY | ||
| GEOHAZARDS | ||
or GEOLGY 352 | GEOHAZARDS | |
| REMOTE SENSING OF THE ENVIRONMENT | ||
| CLIMATE CHANGE: THE SCIENCE AND IMPACTS | ||
| RIVERS AND FLOODS | ||
| GIS IN WATER RESOURCES | ||
| APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE GIS | ||
| FIELD COURSE | ||
| EARTH AND LIFE HISTORY | ||
or GEOLGY 214 | EARTH'S ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY | |
| PRINCIPLES OF OCEANOGRAPHY | ||
| ROCKS AND MINERALS | ||
| PALEONTOLOGY | ||
| GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES AND FIELD METHODS | ||
| STRATIGRAPHY AND SEDIMENTATION | ||
| FIELD STUDIES IN GEOLOGY | ||
| PHYSICS FOUNDATIONS | ||
| Select a minimum of 6 units of approved Natural Sciences courses: | 6 | |
| BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS | ||
| INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I | ||
| INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY | ||
| ECOLOGICAL FIELD METHODS | ||
| BIOSTATISTICS | ||
| PLANT FORM AND FUNCTION | ||
| PLANT TAXONOMY | ||
| FIELD BOTANY | ||
| CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | ||
or ENVSCI 357 | CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | |
| AQUATIC PLANT BIOLOGY | ||
| AQUATIC BIOLOGY | ||
| INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | ||
| VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | ||
| ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY | ||
| INTRODUCTORY ENTOMOLOGY | ||
| WILDLIFE ECOLOGY | ||
| TRAVEL STUDY | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - I | ||
| SOIL SCIENCE | ||
| BIOGEOGRAPHY | ||
| PHYSICS FOUNDATIONS | ||
| Select a minimum of 6 units of approved Sustainability and Environmental Management courses: | 6 | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS | ||
| AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY | ||
| LANDSCAPES OF NORTH AMERICA: PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENT | ||
| NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION | ||
| CITIES AND SUSTAINABILITY | ||
| SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPHY | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS | ||
| US ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY | ||
| GRANT/PROPOSAL WRITING | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW | ||
| HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF NATURAL DISASTERS | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY | ||
| GENDER, ETHNICITY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT | ||
| Select 1-3 units Experiential Learning (undergraduate research, Internship, travel study): | 1-3 | |
| Total Units | 57-59 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| University Writing Requirement: | ||
| PWP 371 | WRITING IN THE SCIENCES | 3 |
| Unique Requirements: | ||
| Select 8-10 units from one of the following techniques option areas: | 8-10 | |
| Area A - Geographic Information Systems: | ||
| GEOGRPY 370 | GIS II: APPLICATIONS AND DATA | 3 |
| and two of the following: | ||
| REMOTE SENSING OF THE ENVIRONMENT | ||
| GIS IN WATER RESOURCES | ||
| APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE GIS | ||
| ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) | ||
| Area B - Analytical Chemistry | ||
| CHEM 104 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 5 |
| CHEM 352 | QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | 5 |
| Area C - Ecological Field and Lab Methods: | ||
| BIOLOGY 258 | ECOLOGICAL FIELD METHODS | 2 |
and two of the following: | ||
| PLANT FORM AND FUNCTION | ||
| PLANT TAXONOMY | ||
| FIELD BOTANY | ||
| AQUATIC PLANT BIOLOGY | ||
| AQUATIC BIOLOGY | ||
| INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | ||
| ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | ||
| INTRODUCTORY ENTOMOLOGY | ||
| WILDLIFE ECOLOGY | ||
| Area D - Environmental Writing and Communication: | ||
| ENGLISH 260 | AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE | 3 |
| and two of the following: | ||
| SOCIAL MEDIA OPTIMIZATION & THE NEW WEB | ||
| CORPORATE COMMUNICATION FOUNDATIONS | ||
| NATURE WRITING | ||
| WRITING FOR NEWS MEDIA | ||
| WRITING FOR THE WEB | ||
| TOPICS IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING | ||
| GRANT/PROPOSAL WRITING | ||
Four-Year Plan: This four-year plan outlines a suggested curricular path for new students aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that this plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 1011 2 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 139 or 142 | 3-4 | ENVSCI 200 | 3 |
| ENVSCI 100 | 1 | GEOGRPY 210 | 4 |
| CORE 140 | 3 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 | PEGNRL 192 | 1 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | ||
| 14-15 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| GEOGRPY 270 or HISTRY 190 | 3 | GEOLGY 301 | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | 5 | Natural Science Or SEM Approved Course3 | 3-4 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | GEOGRPY 120 | 4 |
| U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course (DV) | 3 | BS Requirement Math/Stats/Compsci Course | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16-17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENVSCI 300 | 3 | Geosciences Approved Course | 3 |
| Geosciences Approved Course4 | 3 | Geosciences Approved Course 300/400 Level | 3 |
| Natural Science Or SEM Approved Course | 3-4 | Natural Science Or SEM Approved Course | 3-4 |
| Unique Requirement (Technique Course)5 | 3 | Unique Requirement (Technique Course) | 3 |
| BS Requirement Math/Stats/Compsci Course | 3 | PWP 371 | 3 |
| 15-16 | 15-16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Geosciences Approved Course 300/400 Level | 3 | ENVSCI 400 | 3 |
| Geosciences Approved Course 300/400 Level | 3 | Unique Requirement (Technique Course) | 3 |
| Natural Science Or SEM Approved Course | 3-4 | Elective (SBS-E or SBS-S) | 3 |
| Experiential Learning Course | 1-3 | Electives to total 120 (if needed) | 9 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | ||
| 13-16 | 18 | ||
| Total Units: 119-126 | |||
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The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.
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This program may also be completed as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the College of Letters and Sciences, but will require additional coursework. The BA degree emphasizes preparation in the arts, world languages, humanities and social sciences.
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Students in this emphasis complete at least 6 units of approved Natural Science and 6 units of approved Sustainability and Environmental Management (SEM) courses.
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The list of approved Geosciences courses is available in the online course catalog and includes courses from many subject areas.
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Environmental Science majors choose from four unique technique options: Geographic Information Systems, Analytical Chemistry, Ecological Field and Lab Methods, or Environmental Writing and Communication. Some courses in the unique requirements have prerequisites that are not listed on this plan and some also count as general education electives. Work with your advisor to select the option that best meets your career goals.
First Year: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Some clubs that may be of particular interest to students with an Environmental Science Major include: GeoEnvi and Students Allied for a Green Earth (SAGE)
Second Year: The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is a high-impact practice that gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and dive deeper into their field of interest.
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Third Year: An internship provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.