The Environmental Science major allows students to focus on the natural sciences
as they apply to the environment by providing a solid foundation in laboratory
and field techniques. The B.A. is tailored for students who wish to enter the
professional environmental field.
Bachelor Of Arts Degree Major
General University Requirements Credit Hours
Self and Society in Context: a Quest for Wisdom 4
Written Communication 4
Speech Communication 4
Quantitative Skills (1 required math course may apply) <4>
Humanities 8
Languages 4
Laboratory Science (1 required math course may apply) <4>
Social/Behavioral Science 4
Ethical and Religious Values 4
Total 32-40
Major Requirements B.A.
SC 115 Principles of Chemistry I 4
SC 116 Principles of Chemistry II 4
SC 203 Introduction to Environmental Science( Sophomore Seminar) 4
SC 211 General University Physics I or
MT 231 Applied Statistics for Env. Science 4
MT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4
SC 341 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 4
SC 410 Environmental Ethics 4
SC 498 Research Methods 4
SC 499 Senior Project 8
Subtotal 40
Concentration Area (minimum 12 credits upper division) 24
Total 64
For the B.A. degree students select 24 Credit Hours from the courses listed below:
Earth Systems Science Credit Hours
SC 302 Environmental Assessment 4
Select two courses: 8
SC 107 Physical Geology
SC 108 Historical Geology
SC 211 General University Physics I
Select three courses: 12
SC 350 Oceanography
SC 351 Meteorology: Weather and Climate
SC 355 Environmental Chemistry
SC 413 Environmental Geology
SC 435 Land Use Planning
SC 445 Soils and Geomorphology
SC 452 Water Resources Management
MT 251 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
And/or 300 - 400 level Special Topics or Directed Study courses as approved
by advisor
Total 24
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