Environmental Science (B.S.): Environmental Analysis & Assessment concentration - J

This research-based concentration of the B.S. in Environmental Science focuses more heavily on laboratory and field courses and prepares students for more technically orientated positions in the environmental field and for graduate programs in the sciences. Students conduct research in the field and in the laboratory and have the opportunity to present with faculty mentors at science events and professional conferences. Students graduate with a B.S. in Environmental Science with a concentration in Environmental Analysis & Assessment.

Learning Outcomes

The B.S. in Environmental Science concentrating in Environmental Analysis & Assessment seeks to produce graduates who can:

Critically read, evaluate and synthesize information from relevant geological, biological and chemical literature related to environmental problems.
Work individually and with others, to identify and evaluate environmental problems.
Apply appropriate tools, analytical equipment and concepts from mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology and biology, including the use of computer software, to evaluate environmental problems.
Observe and measure in the field and laboratory, the organic, inorganic and physical aspects of environmental problems while applying the methods of science.
Design a research project to test hypotheses and draw conclusions based on knowledge of the science.
Articulate, in oral, written and graphical form, assessments of environmental problems.

Environmental Science Programs at NVU-Johnson

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that provides an integrative and quantitative approach to the exploration of the biological, physical and societal aspects that govern the natural environment. The science faculty conduct research and provide instruction in ecology, meteorology, biology, chemistry, physics and geoscience. Lectures, laboratory work, fieldwork, internships and faculty-mentored student research prepare students for careers in private businesses, nonprofit organizations and government as well as graduate study. The fundamentals of science frame discussions of public policy and social action. All students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship in their area of interest. Graduates who successfully complete the required education courses for secondary licensure in addition to degree requirements become candidates for a license to teach science in grades 7-12.

Students in this major must complete the Environmental Sciences Core Curriculum as well as the requirements for one of the two concentrations: Environmental Analysis & Assessment or Environmental Policy & Advocacy.

Environmental Science Core Courses (NVU-J) (29 credits)

BIO 1211 - Introduction to Biology: Ecology and Evolution Credit(s): 4
BIO 1212 - Introduction to Biology: Cells and Genetic Basis Credit(s): 4
BIO 2340 - Fundamentals of Ecology Credit(s): 4
CHE 1031 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
CHE 1032 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
ENV 1050 - Introduction to Earth Science Credit(s): 4
ENV 1110 - Introduction to Environmental Problems Credit(s): 3
ENV 2210 - Current Topics in Science Credit(s): 1 (1 of 2)
ENV 2210 - Current Topics in Science
Credit(s): 1 (2 of 2)

Environmental Analysis & Assessment Concentration

Required Concentration Courses (15 credits)

ENV 3310 - Applications in GIS Credit(s): 4
ENV 4720 - Senior Thesis Credit(s): 3 OR
ENV 4810 - Internship in Environmental Science Credit(s): 1-12 (Credit(s): 3)
GEY 3120 - Field Geology Credit(s): 4
PHY 2031 - Fundamental Physics I Credit(s): 4

Electives (choose 3 of the following):

BIO 3280 - Environmental Toxicology Credit(s): 4
CHE 3111 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
CHE 3112 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
ENV 2910 - Independent Study in Environmental Science Credit(s): 1-12 (Credit(s): 3) OR
ENV 4910 - Independent Study in Environmental Science Credit(s): 1-12
ENV 3130 - Environmental Geology Credit(s): 4
ENV 3240 - Fundamentals of Soil Science Credit(s): 4
ENV 3250 - Meteorology & Climatology Credit(s): 4
ENV 3260 - Global Climate Change Credit(s): 3
ENV 3400 - Advanced GIS: Spatial Modeling Credit(s): 4
GEY 3110 - Hydrogeology Credit(s): 4
PHY 2032 - Fundamental Physics II Credit(s): 4

Total: 54-56 credits

Secondary Teaching License in Science

Students pursuing licensure endorsement to teach science in grades 7-12 must successfully complete one of the approved majors for this endorsement (the Biology: Field Naturalist (B.A.) - J , Biology (B.S.): Pre-Medical concentration - J , Health Sciences (B.S.): Pre-Physical Therapy concentration - J , Environmental Science (B.S.): Environmental Analysis & Assessment concentration - J , or Environmental Science (B.S.): Environmental Policy & Advocacy concentration - J ), as well as specific teacher-education coursework and requirements. Please refer to the Secondary Teacher License Endorsement - J section for details.

Important:

In order to earn a degree, you must successfully complete all requirements for your major as listed here AND meet all other Degree Requirements , including the General Education Core Curriculum and NVU Graduation Standards .

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