Environmental Science (B.S.): Sustainability Studies Concentration - J, L

Program Description

The requirements set forth in each of the majors are designed to prepare graduates for a wide variety of potential career paths. Central to the design of each of our program’s degree tracks is an emphasis on the versatility imparted by a liberal arts education. We strive to prepare students for employment and continued life-long learning. Therefore, the requirements for the science majors integrate direct, hands-on learning with critical and creative thinking oriented education.

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply the scientific process and critical thinking in problem solving.
Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use current scientific technology/instrumentation in the lab and field.
Demonstrate the application of fundamental environmental science concepts in the analysis or resolution of a science-based question of interest.
Apply appropriate techniques to the analysis of environmental problems.

Minimum required credits for the program: 59

Requirements for the program: Students must complete core courses, concentration courses, and one minor. Additionally, students must fulfill the math portion of the GEU by taking either MAT 1020 or MAT 1060, and MAT 2021.

Required Core Courses (34-35 credits)

BIO 1210 - Introduction to Biology Credit(s): 4
BIO 2340 - Fundamentals of Ecology Credit(s): 4
CHE 1031 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
ENV 3310 - Applications in GIS Credit(s): 4
PHY 2031 - Fundamental Physics I Credit(s): 4
GEY 1111 - Introduction to Geology I Credit(s): 4 (L)
OR
ENV 1050 - Introduction to Earth Science Credit(s): 4 (J)

Orientation

Choose one set of orientation courses:

NVU Johnson Orientation:
SCI 2220 - Current Topics in Science Credit(s): 1 (Taken twice, 2 credits total)
SCI 2270 - Student Knowledge Improvement and Leadership Learning Seminar (SKILLS) Credit(s): 1 (Taken twice, 2 credits total)
SCI 2410 - Foundations of Research Credit(s): 3
NVU Lyndon Orientation:
SCI 1000 - First-Year Seminar in Science and Sustainability Credit(s): 1
ENV 2060 - Energy, Environment, and Society Credit(s): 4
SCI 4610 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1

Capstone

Complete either a 4-credit internship or 4 credits of research. Research credits should be distributed over at least two terms.

SCI 4810 - Internship in Environmental Science Credit(s): 3 to 4
SCI 4900 - Research in Science Credit(s): 1 to 4

Sustainability Studies Concentration (13-15 credits)

BIO 4320 - Sustainable Food Systems I Credit(s): 4
ENV 2090 - Sustainable Living Credit(s): 3

Electives (at least 6 credits)

Select courses from two different groups.

Group 1
ENV 3030 - Water Resources Credit(s): 3 (J)
GEY 3110 - Hydrogeology Credit(s): 4 (L)
Group 2
PHI 2050 - Science, Technology, and Society Credit(s): 3 (L)
POS 3050 - Environmental Ethics & Politics Credit(s): 3 (J)
Group 3
ATM 1020 - Introduction to Climate Change Credit(s): 4 (L)
ENV 3260 - Global Climate Change Credit(s): 3 (J)

Minor (choose one)

Up to 8 credits from the above may also count towards the minor. Students opting for the Environmental Science concentration may not opt for the Environmental Science Minor. Students opting for the Sustainability Studies concentration may not opt for the Sustainability Studies minor.

Adventure Education (21 Credits) (J)
Biology (20 Credits) (J & L)
Chemistry (19 Credits) (J)
Environmental Chemistry (20 Credits) (L)
Environmental Education (20-21 Credits) (J)
Environmental Science (19-21 Credits) (J & L)
(NEW) Geographic Analysis (19 Credits) (L)
Geology (20 Credits) (L)
(NEW) Natural Science (19 Credits) (J & L)
Physics (20 Credits) (L)
Sustainability Studies (21 Credits) (L)
Wilderness Leadership (21 Credits) (J)
(NEW) Wildlife Management (Credits 19-21) (J & L)

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