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The Environmental Science Concentration completed in conjunction with a B.S. in Biology gives the student with an interest in science and the environment an opportunity to study environmental science within a social and cultural context. The program can serve as preparation for graduate studies in environmental sciences, geography, and policy/planning. Employment opportunities exist in government, business, or industry.
The following sample curriculum is just one example of many possible as a way to satisfy the requirements of the Concentration and the BIO major. Students should consult their advisor to form a program that suits their interests.
Freshmen Year
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BIO 2105 - General Biology 1
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4 |
BIO 2106 - General Biology II
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3 |
CHM 1151 - General Chemistry I
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CHM 1103 - General Chemistry Lab I
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5 |
CHM 1152 - General Chemistry II
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CHM 1104 - General Chemistry Lab II
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3 |
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MAT 1310 - Calc Life Sci Appl I
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3 |
MAT 1315 - Calc Life Sci Appl II
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3 |
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ACS 1000 - Traditions in Conversation
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ACS 1001 - Modernity & Its Discontents
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3 |
ACS 1001 - Modernity & Its Discontents
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ACS 1000 - Traditions in Conversation
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3 |
| Foreign Language 1
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3 |
Foreign Language 2
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3 |
| Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
Sophomore Year
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& Lab
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4 |
& Lab |
4 |
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BIO 3351 - Genetics
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BIO 3105 - Biostatistics & Exp Design
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3-4 |
BIO 3105 - Biostatistics & Exp Design
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BIO 3351 - Genetics
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4-3 |
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CHM 2211 - Organic Chemistry I
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CHM 2201 - Organic Chemistry Lab I
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3 |
CHM 2212 - Organic Chemistry II
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CHM 2202 - Organic Chemistry Lab II
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3 |
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ETH 2050 - Eth Trad & Contemp Life
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PHI 1050 - Intro to Philosophy
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3 |
ETH 2050 - Eth Trad & Contemp Life
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PHI 1050 - Intro to Philosophy
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3 |
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ENG 1050 - The Literary Experience
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3 |
Advanced Literature Elective |
3 |
| Total Credits |
16-17 |
Total Credits |
16-17 |
Junior Year
Senior Year
| Advanced Biology Lab/Environmental Biology Elective |
4 |
Advanced Biology Lab/Environmental Biology Elective |
4 |
| Environmental Studies Internship, Thesis, or Project |
2-4 |
Environmental Studies Internship, Thesis, or Project |
2-4 |
| Social Science Elective |
3 |
Free Elective |
3 |
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THL 1050 - Christian Theology: An Intro
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3 |
Advanced Theology Elective |
3 |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
Free Elective |
3 |
| Total Credits |
15-7 |
Total Credits |
15-17 |
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.
Environmental Studies Concentration, Categories B, C, and D courses: Each student takes at least one course in each
curriculum category:
Category B: Natural Science and Geographical Techniques
Category C: Policy and Management
Category D: Environmental Social Sciences & Humanities
Note that several courses also fulfill requirements of the Core Curriculum and/or student's major.
For remaining electives,
consider courses with environmental content.
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