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Completing the requirements of the Environmental Studies Concentration is easier than it might initially appear! Several requirements of the Concentration also fulfill requirements in your major and/or in the Core Curriculum.
Some Highlights
- Environmental Science I and II fulfill the Core Science requirement,
- all courses in Economics, Geography, Sociology, and Political Science fulfill the Core Social Science requirement,
- the Calculus and Statistics courses fulfill the Core Math/Computer Science requirement,
- Environmental History and English courses fulfill the Core advanced History and advanced English requirements, and
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PHI 2121 - Environmental Ethics
fulfills the Core advanced Philosophy requirement.
The following present sample schedules for students in selected majors.
Please see the Director (see below) for advice on completing the Concentration.
The interdisciplinary nature of Environmental Studies is reflected in the curriculum for the Concentration. Students enrolled in the Environmental Studies Concentration will complete coursework in four Categories covering a variety of disciplines.
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4 |
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4 |
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Statistics and Calculus (several possibilities exist)
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6 |
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PHI 2121 - Environmental Ethics
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| Internship, Senior Thesis, Independent Study/Group Project |
3-4 |
| Total Credits |
23-4 |
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BIO 3255 - Introductory Ecology
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4 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
| Total Credits |
3-4 |
Curriculum Notes
Environmental Science I and II (ENV 1050 and ENV 1051):
A two-course sequence that provides all students in the Environmental Studies Concentration with a multidisciplinary foundation in Environmental Science.
It includes laboratories that emphasize some of the technical approaches scientists use to collect and analyze data toward the solution of environmental problems. In addition, several field trips will be taken to sites of environmental significance.
Fulfills the Natural Science requirement of
Core Curriculum in Arts & Sciences.
Statistics and Calculus:
Courses provide students with the knowledge necessary for understanding technical analyses, data analysis and interpretation central in evaluation of environmental issues. Several statistics and calculus courses are acceptable. For example, MAT 1230-1235, MAT 1250 (special sections for Environmental Studies students), MAT 2310, or BIO 3105 all are acceptable for fulfilling the statistics requirement. Fulfills Mathematics/Computer Science requirement of Core Curriculum in Arts & Sciences. See the Director of the Concentration for more detail on acceptable courses.
Environmental Ethics: Environmental Ethics (PHI 2121)
Covers philosophical basis of environmental ethics, including issues surrounding environmental justice. Take after Introductory Philosophy (PHI 1050). Fulfills advanced PHI requirement of Core Curriculum in Arts & Sciences.
Seminar in Environmental Issues: Seminar in Environmental Issues (ENV 4000)
A team-taught capstone course; takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues.
Internship, Senior Thesis, Independent Project/Group Project:
Provides in-depth, hands-on, practical experience in an area of environmental studies. Surveys indicate that such experiences are an especially valuable part of undergraduate environmental studies curricula. Typically taken in conjunction with student's major, and thus counts toward the major. Need approval from Director of Environmental Studies Concentration in addition to advisor in major.
For remaining electives,
consider courses with environmental content.
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