The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree is an integrated program requiring math, communication, and environmental studies courses and basic science courses from Geology, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics departments. The integrated coverage of broad topics prepare students for the complex problems facing a modern world. Areas of Emphasis help focus student efforts toward individual goals and interests with consideration to obtaining rewarding careers the fields of environmental science or conservation or pursuing advanced studies.

A minor in a relevant field of study such as Business, Anthropology, History or the natural sciences of Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Natural Resources and Recreation Management, or Physics is encouraged for Environmental Science majors. Transfer students with prior college experience can receive equivalent credit for required courses.

  - General Education Course

  - Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.

Major

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
General Education
Select 34-36 hours of General Education courses		34-36
Core NRE Course
IST 150	Spreadsheet & Database Prin	3
MTH 140	Applied Calculus	3
CHM 211	Principles of Chemistry I	3
CHM 217	Principles of Chem Lab I	2
CHM 212	Principles Chemistry II	3
CHM 218	Principles of Chem Lab II	2
NRE 120	Discussions in Envrion Science	3
NRRM 200	Analytical Methods: Statistics	4
NRE 220	Human Dimensions of Nat Res	3
NRE 423	GIS and Data Systems (waived for Specialty Agriculture majors)	3
NRE 425	Water Policy and Regulations	3
NRE 490	ES/NRRM Capstone Prep	3
Select one of the following:		3-6
NRE 491	ES Senior Capstone
NRE 470	ES Internship
Major-Specific
Basic Science Requirements
Select one of the following or equivalent depending on emphasis:		4
NRE 111	Living Systems
or BSC 120	Principles of Biology
Select one of the following depending on emphasis:		3-4
NRE 212	Energy
PHY 201  & PHY 202	College Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory
ES/AES Emphasis select the following:
GLY 200  & GLY 210L	The Dynamic Earth and Earth Materials Lab
Upper-Level Science Requirements
Students must complete additional hours of 300- or 400-level coursework from the Chemistry, Biology, Geology, or Physics Departments as described in the requirements of individual Areas of Emphasis.		23-30

Areas of Emphasis