BS Degree in Environmental Science

The BS in Environmental Science is appropriate for students wanting rigorous preparation in the basic sciences of the environment, and the application of those principles to the analysis of environmental processes and problems. It focuses on the ways in which material and energy are moved and transformed in complex environmental systems, the role of society in perturbing those processes, and the techniques of science and engineering that might be used to improve environmental quality. All students take core courses in the relevant sciences, core courses in the application of that science to environmental analysis, and then select a minor in one of the traditional science or math disciplines. In addition, students select a Concentration Area for specialized study of the environment, in consultation with an advisor. The degree provides strong preparation for graduate or professional training, as well as for jobs in government, consulting, industry, etc.

Worksheets

• BS in Environmental Science worksheet (PDF) for new students
• BS in Environmental Science worksheet (PDF) for students enrolled prior to 2006

The following courses are required:

First and Second Years

General College Perspectives (2 Aesthetics, 2 Social Sciences, 2 Historical, 1 Philosophical; one of the Social Science Perspectives must be ENST 201, Introduction to Environment and Society; it is recommended that the other be ECON 101; it also is recommended that students elect ENST 202, Introduction to Environmental Science)

Language (through Level III)
ENGL 101 and 102
MATH 231, 232, 233
ENST 203
BIOL 101/101L
CHEM 101/101L, 102/102L
PHYS 116, 117
STAT (see ENST advisor for options)
COMP (see ENST advisor for options)

Third and Fourth Years

ENST 698 Capstone: Analysis and Solution of Environmental Problems

One of the following three sets of courses:

• MATH 383 and ENST 415
• Two GIS/Remote Sensing courses (see ENST advisor for options)
• Two advanced Statistics courses (see ENST advisor for options)

Three of the following six courses:

• BIOL 201 Ecological Processes in Environmental Systems
• GEOG 253 Atmospheric Processes in Environmental Systems
• MASC 470 Estuarine and Coastal Marine Science
• GEOL 111 Physical Geology for Science Majors or GEOL 213 Earth's Dynamic Systems
• ENST 403 Environmental Chemistry Processes

Four courses in an approved Concentration Area (see ENST advisor for options).

An approved course sequence in an Allied Science leading to the minor in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Physical Geography, Marine Science, Mathematical Decision Sciences, Computer Science or Geological Science. Contact the Director of Student Affairs for the currently accepted courses.