Environmental Studies, BS

A. Disciplinary Foundation (18 credits)

• BIOL 1010 - Biology and the Citizen (BLS) 3
• BIOL 1020 - Biological Discovery: A Lab Course 1
• CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS) 4

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• HIST 3950 - Environmental History (DHA/CI) 3 or
• PHIL 3510 - Environmental Ethics (DHA) 3

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• MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4
• STAT 2000 - Statistical Methods (QI) 3

B. Professional Coursework (36-37 credits)

• APEC 3012 - Introduction to Natural Resource and Regional Economics (DSS) 3
• ENVS 1990 - Professional Orientation for Environment and Society 2
• ENVS 2340 - Natural Resources and Society (BSS) 3
• ENVS 3010 - Fundamentals of Natural Resource and Environmental Policy 3
• ENVS 3330 - Environment and Society 3
• ENVS 3500 - Quantitative Assessment of Environmental and Natural Resource Problems (QI) 3
• ENVS 4000 - Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (DSS) 3
• ENVS 5000 - Collaborative Problem-Solving for Environment and Natural Resources 3

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• GEOG 1000 - Physical Geography (BPS) 3 or
• GEO 1110 - The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (BPS) 4

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• WATS 2930 - Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences 4
• WATS 3700 - Fundamentals of Watershed Science (CI) 3
• WILD 2200 - Ecology of Our Changing World (BLS) 3

C. Animal Course (select 3 credits)

• ENVS 3600 - Living with Wildlife (DSC) 3
• WATS 3100 - Fish Diversity and Conservation (DSC/QI) 3

D. Plant Course (select 3-4 credits)

• BIOL 3040 - Plants and Civilization (DSC) 3
• PSC 3500 - Structure and Function of Plants 3
• WILD 3600 - Wildland Plant Ecology and Identification 4

E. Policy Course (select 3 credits)

The course chosen from this section cannot also be applied toward the emphasis area.

• ENVS 4130 - Recreation Policy and Planning 3
• ENVS 5320 - Water Law and Policy in the United States 3
• ENVS 5570 - Sustainable Living 3

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• ENVS 5640 - Conflict Management in Natural Resources (CI) 3 or
• SOC 5640 - Conflict Management in Natural Resources (CI) 3

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• Another course related to natural resource or environmental policy, numbered 3000 or higher 3

F. Area of Emphasis (15 credits)

In addition to completing the courses listed above, students majoring in Environmental Studies are required to select an emphasis of at least 15 credits to complement their general professional foundation. Students must file an approved emphasis plan prior to applying for graduation, but it is recommended that they meet with their advisor to develop and gain approval for the emphasis no later than midway through the first semester of their junior year.

G. Electives

Students may take the remainder of the 120 credits from any department. The guidelines described under “Breadth Requirements ” and “Depth Education Requirements ” should be consulted to ensure meeting University Studies Requirements.