Environmental Science Core Requirements (32 Hours)

• BIO 1801 - Biological Concepts I (4)

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• BIO 1802 - Biological Concepts II (4)

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• CHE 1101 - Introductory Chemistry I (3)
• CHE 1110 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
• CHE 1102 - Introductory Chemistry II (3)
• CHE 1120 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
• GES 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences (3)
• GES 1101 - Introduction to Physical Geology (4)
• MAT 1110 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry I (4)
• PHY 1170 - Analytical Physics I (4)
• PHY 1160 - Analytical Physics I - Lab (1)
• STT 2820 - Reasoning with Statistics (4)

Additional Core Science Courses (4-5 Hours)

Choose one course from:

• BIO 1801 - Biological Concepts I (4)

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• BIO 1802 - Biological Concepts II (4)

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• MAT 1120 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry II (4)
• PHY 1180 - Analytical Physics II (4)
• PHY 1161 - Analytical Physics II - Lab (1)

Additional Geological and Environmental Science Courses (17-18 Hours)

GES 2750  [WID] must be taken in the Sophomore or Junior year.

• GES 2250 - Evolution of the Earth (4)
• GES 2750 - Preparation for Careers in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (3) [WID]
• GES 2752 - Environmental Science Field Methods (1)

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• GES 3310 - Global Biogeochemical Cycles (3)

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• CHE 3310 - Global Biogeochemical Cycles (3)

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• CHE 4620 - Environmental Chemistry (4) [CAP]

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• GES 3455 - Quantitative Data Analysis for Earth and Environmental Scientists (3)
• GES 4630 - Hydrogeology (3)

Environmental Science Capstone Course (1-3 Hour)

(Prerequisite: Senior Standing)

• GES 4105 - Analysis and Implications of Environmental Issues (1) [CAP]

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• GES 4510 - Senior Honors Thesis (3) [CAP]

Geospatial Data Analysis (3 Hours)

• GHY 2812 - Geospatial Technology in a Changing World (3)

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• PLN 2812 - Geospatial Technology in a Changing World (3)

Computational and Multivariate Data Analysis (3-4 Hours)

Choose one course from:

• C_S 2435 - Introduction to Scientific Programming (4)
• GES 3140 - Quantifying Environmental Change (3)
• GES 4025 - Introduction to Multivariate Data in the Earth and Life Sciences (3)
• TEC 3610 - Computer Applications for Renewable Energy Systems (3)

Environmental Policy (3 Hours)

Choose one course from:

• GES 2301 - Energy Extraction in Appalachia (Past, Present, and Future) (3)

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• A_S 2301 - Energy Extraction in Appalachia (Past, Present, and Future) (3)

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• GES 3110 - Environmental Regulation and Enforcement (3)
• GES 3703 - Issues in Environmental Geology (3)
• IDS 3010 - H2O: We are Water (3)
• PLN 3730 - Land, Property, and Law (3)
• PLN 4460 - Environmental Policy and Planning (3)

Earth Systems Science Electives (24 Hours)

In consultation with your advisor, a focus area of study will be identified. The courses outlined within your focus area should integrate with your Environmental Science coursework into a degree program that aligns with your interests and career goals. 

You will be advised to choose 15 hours from one, predefined focus area and nine hours from other area(s). Predefined areas include: Surface Processes, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Earth Materials, and Biosphere. If a course is chosen in one category, it may not be used elsewhere in the program of study (e.g., if GES 3140  was chosen in the Computational and Multivariate Data Analysis Courses above, it cannot be applied in the Hydrosphere or Atmosphere electives below). Courses in this section may still be double counted towards gen ed requirements as allowed.

At least 15 credit hours total must be from laboratory classes at the 2000 level or higher (courses will be identified as such with your advisor). 

Note

*Pre-/Co-requisites are not included in the 120 hours required for the degree