Environmental Science

Environmental Science
BS
Hours56 - 58 Credit Hours
MAPMajor Academic Plan

Program Requirements

requirement 1 Complete 8 courses
Environmental science core:
requirement 2 Complete 1 course
requirement 4 Complete 1 course
Note: At least 2 hours are required if PWS 199R or PWS 494R is chosen.
requirement 5 Complete 1 option
option 5.1 Complete 7.0 hours from the following course(s)
CHEM 105 - (Not currently offered)
CHEM 106 - (Not currently offered)
option 5.2 Complete 7.0 hours from the following course(s)
Note: Recommended courses for graduate school and for toxicology, soil, and water tracks: Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 353.
requirement 6 Complete 25.0 hours from the following option(s)
Complete 25 hours from the following list of general electives. This list is organized into suggested career tracks that students may find useful, but students may choose any combination of the courses listed below to fulfill their 25 hours.
HEALTH & ECOTOXICOLOGY CORE TRACK:
A. Complete the following: Chem 351, Chem 352, Chem 353, MMBio 261, PDBio 362, PDBio 363, PDBio 365.
B. Complete an additional 7 hours from the general major electives list below.
SOIL SCIENCE & CONSERVATION CORE TRACK:
A. Complete the following: Chem 285, Geog 306, PWS 303, PWS 306, PWS 402.
B. Complete an additional 10 hours from the general major electives list below. (Recommended for advanced students: PWS 511, 514, 520 and/or 560.)
WATER RESOURCES & CONSERVATION CORE TRACK:
A. Complete the following: Chem 285, Geol 111, Geol 435, PWS 325, PWS 402, PWS 411.
B. Complete an additional 4 hours from the general major electives list below. (Recommended for advanced students: PWS 511, 514, Bio 556 and/or Bio 557.)
ECOLOGY CORE TRACK:
A. Complete the following: PWS 215, PWS 344, PWS 355, PWS 417, PWS 419, PWS 440.
B. Complete an additional 7 hours from the general major electives list below. (Recommended for advanced students: PWS 540, 551, and/or PWS 553.)
ECO-BUSINESS CORE TRACK:
A. Complete the following: Acc 200, Bus M 241 or Bus M 489, Bus M 371R, Econ 110, Fin 201, Geog 306, Hlth 322.
B. Complete an additional 6 hours from the general major electives list below.
option 6.1 Complete 25.0 hours from the following course(s)
General Major Electives:
GEOG 306 - (Not currently offered)
PWS 405 - (Not currently offered)
PWS 416 - (Not currently offered)
FEDERAL REGISTER REQUIREMENTS: The federal register requirements for environmental science ecology or physical science emphasis can be met by choosing appropriate electives. Ecology requires 30 semester hours of basic and applied biology, including at least 9 semester hours of ecology and 12 hours of physical and mathematical sciences. Physical science requires 25 semester hours of physical sciences (chemistry, physics, math, etc.).
Program Outcomes

Scientific Foundation

Possess a fundamental working knowledge of the biogeochemistry, ecology, plant biology, microbiology, and laws relating to soil and water conservation, quality, and pollution.

The Scientific Method

Devise experiments with testable hypotheses addressing environmental concerns, problems, and solutions in the environment based on the interpretation of primary scientific literature and the scientific method.

Environmental Measurements, Assessments, and Statistics

Conduct and design basic environmental quality measurements, site assessments, and statistics associated with resource management and conservation.

Environmental Policy

Understand the inception, current state, and future needs of seminal environmental policies and laws.

Effective Communication

Write effectively and concisely both within and outside the environmental science discipline.

Spiritual Foundation and Stewardship

Foster and promote environmental stewardship and sustainability within your realm of influence and demonstrate a desire to help all understand their spiritual connection to God's creations and Earth.