Environmental and Resource Science B.S.
Mission Statement
Environmental and Resource Science is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the interaction of processes that shape our natural environment. Environmental science studies the interplay among humankind and other species and the physical, chemical, and biological processes that regulate the function of both natural and engineered environments. Environmental science seeks to model and describe environmental processes to understand their effects upon humankind and consider the reciprocal effects of human activities on these processes.
The degree program in Environmental and Resource Science allows students to develop the skills and interdisciplinary understanding needed to deal with environmental issues by building on a foundation in mathematics, natural sciences, and social policy. The Environmental and Resource Science program is designed to provide the broad general and scientific knowledge appropriate to a variety of careers in resource management. The program prepares students for advanced professional degrees in environmental science. The program also serves students who would like to teach natural science in secondary schools and prefer an interdisciplinary approach.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to identify and describe the dynamic physical and chemical processes acting at the Earth’s surface.
- Students will identify and explain biological characteristics of ecosystems and explain the dynamics of the relationship of ecosystem to their physical environment.
- Students will be able to appraise the effects that human needs have had on ecosystems and to formulate ideas that will insure sustainability of human-influenced ecosystems
- Students will be able to perform practical applications of data collection and interpretation for scientific study and management.
Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for Environmental and Resource Science B.S. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
College Core Curriculum (33-44)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (4 credits)
Natural Sciences (8 credits)
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Science section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Major Requirements
Environmental and Resource Science Courses (32 Credits)
| BIOL 196 | Principles of Modern Biology I | 4.00 |
| BIOL 197 | Principles of Modern Biology II | 4.00 |
| ENV 101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3.00 |
| ENV 220/BIOL 220 | Introduction to Ecological Principles | 3.00 |
| ENV 480 | Geographic Information System for Environmental Management | 4.00 |
| GEOG 117 | Meteorology/Climatology. | 3.00 |
| GEOL 101 | Exploring Planet Earth | 4.00 |
| PHYS 151 | General Physics I | 4.00 |
| STAT 391 | Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences | 3.00 |
Major Electives List A (9-11 credits)
Choose 3 from the following 6 classes (9-11 credits). One course must be a 4-credit lab class.
Major Electives List B (12 credits)
12 additional credit hours from the following list or those not taken in the major elective list in 'List A' above
Electives (21-34 Credits)
21-34 credit hours from any department, 16 of which should be upper division.
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Resource Science
College Core Curriculum
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33-44
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Major Core Requirements
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54-55
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Electives (at least 16 credits must be Upper Division)
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21-34
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Total Credits
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120
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