Environmental Science, Emphasis
Course Requirements
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| NRE 120 | Discussions in Envrion Science | 3 |
| NRE 220 | Human Dimensions of Nat Res | 3 |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 140 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| BSC 120 & BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Lab (Core II Physical/Nat Science) | 4 |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| Capstone | ||
| ES Internship | ||
| ES Senior Capstone | ||
| Major-Specific | ||
| CIT 150 | Spreadsheet and Database Apps | 3 |
| MTH 140 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
| NRE 120 | Discussions in Envrion Science (CT) | 3 |
| NRE 220 | Human Dimensions of Nat Res (CT) | 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 425 | Water Policy and Regulations | 3 |
| NRRM 200 | Analytical Methods: Statistics | 4 |
| NRE 323 | Assessment II: Aquatic Ecology | 4 |
| NRE 423 | GIS and Data Systems | 3 |
| NRE 470 | ES Internship (Senior Project) | 3 |
| or NRE 491 | ES Senior Capstone | |
| NRE 490 | ES/NRRM Capstone Prep | 3 |
| Area of Emphasis-Specific | ||
| BSC 120 & BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Lab | 4 |
| BSC 121 & BSC 121L | Principles of Biology and Prin of Biology II Lab | 5 |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| BSC 320 | Principles of Ecology | 4 |
| NRE 212 | Energy | 3 |
| NRE 322 | Assess I: Terrestrial Systems | 4 |
| GLY 200 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| GLY 210L | Earth Materials Lab | 1 |
| Major Elective | 4 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
Major Information
- In addition to the Core General Education requirements, the College of Science requires 3 hours of Calculus, 8 additional hours of Natural or Physical Science, and 40 hours of upper level credit.
- Coursework listed as “elective” may vary for each student. Students are encouraged to use elective hours toward a 2nd minor or toward prerequisites.
- Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more Core or College requirements. For example, a writing intensive literature course could satisfy the Core II Humanities requirement as well as the university writing intensive requirement.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change each semester. Please consult each semester’s schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- Math is based on an ACT Mathematics score of 27 or higher. Students with an ACT Mathematics score less than 27 will be placed in the appropriate mathematics and science courses.
- Electives: In consultation with the COS advisors, students will select electives from the College of Science offerings best suited to prepare students to apply for professional credentials as a certified ecologist, certified wildlife biologist, or certified fisheries professional. Once a student has satisfied all of the requirements for one of these certifications, he or she should select additional electives in consultation with NRE/COS advisers to reach the 120 credit hours required for graduation. Additional electives may be used to satisfy general education requirements (e.g., writing intensive) and/or to fulfill the requirements of a second major, minor, or certificate.
Semester Plan
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| CIT 150 | Spreadsheet and Database Apps | 3 |
| NRE 120 | Discussions in Envrion Science | 3 |
| MTH 140 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| BSC 120 & BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Lab | 4 |
| GLY 200 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| GLY 210L | Earth Materials Lab | 1 |
| NRE 220 | Human Dimensions of Nat Res (CT) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| NRE 212 | Energy | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science (MC/I) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC 121 & BSC 121L | Principles of Biology and Prin of Biology II Lab | 5 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| NRRM 200 | Analytical Methods: Statistics | 4 |
| Core II Humanities (WI) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| NRE 323 | Assessment II: Aquatic Ecology | 4 |
| NRE 423 | GIS and Data Systems | 3 |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NRE 490 | ES/NRRM Capstone Prep | 3 |
| NRE 322 | Assess I: Terrestrial Systems | 4 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| NRE 425 | Water Policy and Regulations | 3 |
| BSC 320 | Principles of Ecology | 4 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NRE 470 | ES Internship (Senior Project) or ES Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |