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BS in Environmental Science

Environmental Science is one of the most important and exciting fields in today’s world. The UTEP Environmental Science program offers four tracks that allow you to concentrate on different aspects of Environmental Science.  These are Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience, and Environmental Hydroscience. There is also a concentration leading to a Secondary Teacher Certification (grades 7-12). The science courses on these tracks give our graduates the background and quantitative skills to excel in their careers and fulfill their professional goals whether in industry, government or continuing in academia. In addition, special classes give students practice in environmental sample collection, data analysis, report writing and presentation.  Professional development and career preparation are built into the program.  Every student gets the opportunity to do research with a faculty member and every student has at least one professional internship as part of the degree.

There is a strong demand for Environmental Science Graduates. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, environmental science jobs are growing at 5% a year, with a median salary of $76,530 and starting salaries over 50,000 according to several jobs websites.

Marketable Skills

Students will develop:

  • Communication: Reach mutual understanding through effective exchange of information, ideas, and feelings
  • Critical thinking: Analyze and evaluate issues in order to solve problems and develop informed opinions
  • Problem-solving: Find solutions to difficult or complex issues
  • Research: Be able to search, investigate and critically analyze information in response to a specific research question
  • Teamwork: Participate as an effective, efficient member of a group in order to meet a common goal
  • Writing: Communicate using text in a clear and concise manner

Additionally, students will learn about 3-D spatial thinking, the ability to interpret geological maps, mapping skills, sample collection, and organization skills. 

All students will fulfill the University Foundation courses and the Environmental Science Core, a sequence of environmental science classes. In addition, students take courses in their selected concentration area. Each concentration area is different and contains unique course requirements.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Science can be used to obtain a concentration in Secondary Teacher Certification 7-12.

Courses required of all students in the program:

Fast Track

The Fast-Track Program enables outstanding undergraduate UTEP students to receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for up to 15 hours of UTEP course work as determined by participating Master's and Doctoral programs.  Not all undergraduate programs have elected to participate in the Fast Track option, so students should see their departmental graduate advisor for information about requirements and guidelines. A list of courses that have been approved for possible use at the graduate level is found here

Degree Plan

BS in Environmental Science Core for all concentrations 

Required Credits: 120

Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better)
Required Courses: 1
CHEM 1105Laboratory for CHEM 13051
CHEM 1106Laboratory for CHEM 13061
CHEM 1305General Chemistry3
CHEM 1306General Chemistry3
MATH 1411Calculus I4
University Core Curriculum
Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements.
An applied internship that promotes learning, hands-on experience, and industrial practice by applying international manufacturing management and engineering fundamentals is offered in a local manufacturing plant. 42
Environmental Science Core
ESCI 1101Environmental Sci. Lab1
ESCI 1301Intro to Environmental Sci3
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
ESCI 4398Environmental Sci. Internship (Note: Not required for ESCI Secondary Education Minor)3
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
Concentration
Select one of the concentrations below:49
Upper Division Requirement
Select a total of thirty-seven hours of upper division course work 1
Total Hours 120
1

A total of thirty-seven hours of upper division coursework is required for all Bachelor of Science degrees.

Concentrations

Environmental Biology

Environmental Biology Concentration
Required Courses:
BIOL 1107Topics in Study of Life I1
BIOL 1108Organismal Biology Laboratory1
BIOL 1305General Biology3
BIOL 1306Organismal Biology3
BIOL 3117Ecology Laboratory1
BIOL 3316Ecology3
BIOL 4428Global Change Ecology4
Select eight hours of the following:8
General Botany
Physical Geography
and Laboratory for GEOG 1306
Intro to Physical Geology
and Lab for GEOL 1313
Gen Microbiology Laboratory
General Microbiology
Vertebrate Zoology
Invertebrate Zoology
Select 14 hours of the following:14
Genetics
Evolution
Plants and People
Quantitative Methods Ecology
Plant Ecology
Field Biology
Genetic, Env & Evol - Anim Beh
Animal Ecology
Special Problems
Ecosystem Ecology
Plant Diversity & Systematics
Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles
Birds and Mammals
Additional Semester Hours11
Select 11 hours from courses in BIOL, BOT, CHEM, ESCI, GEOG, GEOL, MICR, ZOOL
Total Hours49

Environmental Chemistry

Concentration in Environmental Chemistry
Required Courses:
CHEM 2221Organic Chemistry I Lab2
CHEM 2321Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 2322Organic Chemistry II3
CHEM 3110Lab for Chemistry 33101
CHEM 3151Lab for Chemistry 33511
CHEM 3310Analytical Chemistry3
CHEM 3330Biochem I:Struc & Function3
CHEM 3351Physical Chemistry I3
CHEM 4211Instrumental Meths Analyt Chem2
CHEM 4212Lab for Chemistry 42112
MATH 1312Calculus II3
MATH 2313Calculus III3
PHYS 2320Introductory Mechanics3
PHYS 2120Laboratory for PHYS 23201
PHYS 2321Introductory Electromagnetism3
PHYS 2121Laboratory for PHYS 23211
Additional Semester Hours12
Select 12 hours from courses in CHEM, ESCI, GEOG, GEOL, GEOP
At least 7 hours must be upper division.
Total Hours49

Environmental Geoscience

Environmental Geoscience Concentration
Required Courses:
GEOL 1313
GEOL 1103
Intro to Physical Geology
and Lab for GEOL 1313
3-4
or GEOL 1211
GEOL 1111
Principles of Earth Sciences
and Principles of Earth Sci - Lab
GEOL 1314
GEOL 1104
Intro to Historical Geol
and Lab for GEOL 1314
3-4
or GEOL 1212
GEOL 1112
Principles of Earth Science
and Laboratory for Geology 1212
PHYS 2230Thermal and Fluid Physics2
PHYS 2320Introductory Mechanics3
PHYS 2120Laboratory for PHYS 23201
GEOL 2309
GEOL 2109
Mineralogy & Petrology
and Mineralogy & Petrology Lab
4
GEOL 3312
GEOL 3112
Geoscience Processes
and Geoscience Processes Lab
4
GEOL 3323
GEOL 3123
Structural Geology
and Structural Geology Lab
4
GEOL 3326
GEOL 3126
Sedimentology & Stratigraphy
and Lab for Sedim & Stratigraphy
4
GEOL 4375
GEOL 4376
Field Geology I
and Field Geology II
6
MATH 1312Calculus II3
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to GIS
Intro. to Remote Sensing
Or any upper-division Environmental Ethics or Environmental Policy Course
Additional Semester Hours:
Select 6 hours from courses in BIOL, BOT, CHEM, ESCI, GEOG, GEOL, GEOP, MICR, ZOOL6
Total Hours46-48

Environmental Hydroscience

Environmental Hydroscience Concentration
Required Courses:
ESCI 3306
ESCI 3106
Principles of Hydrology
and Principles of Hydrology Lab
4
GEOL 1313Intro to Physical Geology3
GEOL 1314Intro to Historical Geol3
GEOL 3312
GEOL 3112
Geoscience Processes
and Geoscience Processes Lab
4
GEOL 4335Soil Properties & Genesis3
or GEOL 4373 Grndwater Contam and Reclam
GEOL 4383General Hydrogeology3
GEOP 3320AIntroduction to Geophysics3
GEOP 4350Field Geophysics3
or GEOL 4375 Field Geology I
MATH 1312Calculus II3
MATH 2326Differential Equations3
PHYS 2230Thermal and Fluid Physics2
PHYS 2320
PHYS 2120
Introductory Mechanics
and Laboratory for PHYS 2320
4
or PHYS 2420 Introductory Mechanics
Ethics or Policy:
Select eleven upper division hours from any courses in CE, CHEM, ESCI, GEOG,GEOL, GEOP 11
GEOL 4385 is strongly recommended
Total Hours49

You cannot choose this concentration until you meet three criteria: your UTEP overall GPA must be at least 2.75, your UTEP majors GPA must be at least 2.75, and your must pass the UTEP Qualifying Exam in Science with a score of at least 80%.

7-12 Science

Background Check Required
A complete background check is required of all students who wish to receive teacher certification in the State of Texas. Students will be required to pass a background check before certification will be conferred by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC).
Designated Core
Required Courses:
CHEM 1105Laboratory for CHEM 13051
CHEM 1106Laboratory for CHEM 13061
CHEM 1305General Chemistry3
CHEM 1306General Chemistry3
MATH 1411Calculus I4
University Core Curriculum
Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements.
An applied internship that promotes learning, hands-on experience, and industrial practice by applying international manufacturing management and engineering fundamentals is offered in a local manufacturing plant. 42
Environmental Science Core
ESCI 1101Environmental Sci. Lab1
ESCI 1301Intro to Environmental Sci3
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
Required Courses: 1
BIOL 1107Topics in Study of Life I1
BIOL 1108Organismal Biology Laboratory1
BIOL 1305General Biology3
BIOL 1306Organismal Biology3
BIOL 3316
BIOL 3117
Ecology
and Ecology Laboratory
4
GEOL 1211
GEOL 1111
Principles of Earth Sciences
and Principles of Earth Sci - Lab
3
GEOL 1212
GEOL 1112
Principles of Earth Science
and Laboratory for Geology 1212
3
PHYS 2320Introductory Mechanics3
PHYS 2120Laboratory for PHYS 23201
PHYS 2321Introductory Electromagnetism3
PHYS 2121Laboratory for PHYS 23211
Additional Semester Hours5
Select 5 hours from courses in BIOL, BOT, CHEM, ESCI, GEOG, GEOL, GEOP, MICR, ZOOL
Secondary Education Minor
Required Courses:
BED 4317Tch & Empwr ELLs in Sec Schls3
EDPC 3300Intro to Youth Dev & Spec Ed3
RED 3342Content Area Literacy3
SCED 3311Curriculum Plan-Secondary Schl3
SCED 4368Teaching Science in Sec School3
SCED 4691Student Teaching in Sec School6
Upper Division Requirement
Select a total of thirty-seven hours of upper division course work 2
Total Hours120
1

Although the UTEP choice is larger, the choices satisfy the requirements of both the core and the major.

2

A total of thirty-seven hours of upper division coursework is required for all Bachelor of Science degrees.

University Core Curriculum

The department may make specific suggestions for courses which are most applicable towards your major.

All courses require a C or better

I. Communication (six hours)

Courses in this category focus on developing ideas and expressing them clearly, considering the effect of the message, fostering understanding, and building the skills needed to communicate persuasively. Courses involve the command of oral, aural, written, and visual literacy skills that enable people to exchange messages appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience.
Select six hours of the following: 6
For students whose secondary education was in English:
Written and Oral Communication
Writing About Literature
Rhetoric & Composition I
Rhetoric & Composition 2
Rhetoric, Composition & Comm
For students whose secondary education was not in English:
Expos Engl Compos-Spkr Esl
Res & Crit Writng Spkr Esl
Total Hours6

II. American History (six hours)

Courses in this category focus on the consideration of past events and ideas relative to the United States, with the option of including Texas History for a portion of this component area. Courses involve the interaction among individuals, communities, states, the nation, and the world, considering how these interactions have contributed to the development of the United States and its global role.
HIST 1301History of U.S. to 18653
HIST 1302History of U.S. Since 18653
Total Hours6

III. Language, Philosophy & Culture  (three hours)

Courses in this category focus on how ideas, values, beliefs, and other aspects of culture express and affect human experience. Courses involve the exploration of ideas that foster aesthetic and intellectual creation in order to understand the human condition across cultures.
Select one of the following:3
Intro-African Amer Studies
Latina/o Presence in the U.S.
English Literature
English Literature
Intro to American Fiction
Intro to American Drama
Intro to American Poetry
Making of the "Other" Americas
World History to 1500
World History Since 1500
Introduction to Philosophy
Ethics
Introduct to Religious Studies
Seeing & Naming: Conversations
Introduction to Womens Studies
Global Feminisms
Total Hours3

IV. Mathematics  (three hours)

Courses in this category focus on quantitative literacy in logic, patterns, and relationships. Courses involve the understanding of key mathematical concepts and the application of appropriate quantitative tools to everyday experience.
Select one of the following:3
College Algebra
Trigonometry and Conics
Math in the Modern World
Math for Social Sciences I
Calculus I
Precalculus 1,2
Math for Social Sciences II
Statistical Literacy
Elementary Statistical Methods
1 A higher-level course in the calculus sequence can be substituted.
2 TCCN MATH 1314 will also satisfy this requirement.
Total Hours3

V. Life & Physical Sciences  (six hours)

Courses in this category focus on describing, explaining, and predicting natural phenomena using the scientific method. Courses involve the understanding of interactions among natural phenomena and the implications of scientific principles on the physical world and on experiences.
Select one of the following:1-4
Astronomy Lab I
Elem Astronomy-Solar System
Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies
Introductory Biology Lab
Human Biology Laboratory
Topics in Study of Life I
Organismal Biology Laboratory
Introductory Biology
Human Biology
General Biology
Organismal Biology
Human Anat/Physio Lab I
Human Anat/Physio Lab II
Human Anat/Physiology I
Human Anat/Physiology II
Laboratory for CHEM 1305
Laboratory for CHEM 1306
Intro General Chemistry Lab
Intro Organic & Biochem Lab
General Chemistry
General Chemistry
Intro to General Chemistry
Intro Organic & Biochemistry
Environmental Sci. Lab
Non-major Lab for ESCI 1301
Intro to Environment Science 2
Intro to Environmental Sci
Laboratory for GEOG 1306
Physical Geography
Lab for GEOL 1313
Lab for GEOL 1314
Principles of Earth Sci - Lab
Laboratory for Geology 1212
Principles of Earth Sciences
Principles of Earth Science
The Blue Planet
Natural Hazards
Intro to Physical Geology
Intro to Historical Geol
Fundamentals of Nutrition
Wellness Dynamics
Microorganisms and Disease
General Physics I
General Physics II
Laboratory for PHYS 2320
Laboratory for PHYS 2321
Introductory Mechanics
Introductory Electromagnetism
Total Hours 6

VI. Political Science  (six hours)

Courses in this category focus on consideration of the Constitution of the United States and the constitutions of the states, with special emphasis on that of Texas. Courses involve the analysis of governmental institutions, political behavior, civic engagement, and their political and philosophical foundations.
Required Courses:
POLS 2310Introduction to Politics3
POLS 2311American Gover & Politics3
Total Hours6

VII. Social and Behavioral Sciences  (three hours)

Courses in this category focus on the application of empirical and scientific methods that contribute to the understanding of what makes us human. Courses involve the exploration of behavior and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, and events, examining their impact on the individual, society, and culture.
Select one of the following:3
Intro-Phys Anth/Archeolog
Intro-Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Geography
Intro to Linguistics
Econ for Engrs & Scientists
Intro to Chicano Studies
Asian American Studies
Interpersonal Communication
Mass Media and Society
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Ed Psychology
Action Research in Classrooms
Introduction to Linguistics
Cultural Geography
Community Service
An Intro. to Linguistics
Lang. Inside & Out: Sel Topics
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Cultural Geography
Total Hours3

VIII. Creative Arts (three hours)

Courses in this category focus on the appreciation and analysis of creative artifacts and works of the human imagination. Courses involve the synthesis and interpretation of artistic expression and enable critical, creative, and innovative communication about works of art.
Select one of the following:3
Art Appreciation
History of Art I
History of Art II
Chicana/o Fine Arts Appreciat
Dance Appreciation
Intro-Art of Motion Pict.
Music Appreciation
Jazz to Rock
Music, Culture, and Society
Introduction to Theatre
Total Hours3

IX. Component Area Option (six hours)

a. A minimum of 3 SCH must meet the definition and corresponding Core Objectives specified in one of the foundational component areas. b. As an option for up to 3 semester credit hours of the Component Area Option, an institution may select course(s) that: (i) Meet(s) the definition specified for one or more of the foundational component areas; and (ii) Include(s) a minimum of three Core Objectives, including Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, and one of the remaining Core Objectives of the institution's choice.
Intro to Global Business
Public Speaking
Business/Profession Comm
Intro-Computational Thinking
Computer Programming Sci/Engr
Eng Innovation and Leadership
Introduction to Leadership
Inquiry in Math & Science
Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Total Hours0

 4-Year Sample Degree Plan

BS in Environmental Science- 7-12 Science (Starting with Calculus)

BS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE- 7-12 SCIENCE (STARTING WITH CALCULUS)
FRESHMAN
Fall
BIOL 1305
BIOL 1107
General Biology
and Topics in Study of Life I
4
ESCI 1301
ESCI 1101
Intro to Environmental Sci
and Environmental Sci. Lab
4
MATH 1411Calculus I (*)4
UNIV 1301Seminar/Critical Inquiry3
Spring
BIOL 1306
BIOL 1108
Organismal Biology
and Organismal Biology Laboratory
4
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
HIST 1301History of U.S. to 18653
MATH 1312Calculus II3
RWS 1301Rhetoric & Composition I (*)3
SOPHOMORE
Fall
HIST 1302History of U.S. Since 1865 (*)3
ART 1300Art Appreciation (*)3
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
CHEM 1305
CHEM 1105
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1305
4
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
Spring
RWS 1302Rhetoric & Composition 23
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
CHEM 1306
CHEM 1106
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1306
4
GEOL 1211
GEOL 1111
Principles of Earth Sciences
and Principles of Earth Sci - Lab
3
PHYS 2320
PHYS 2120
Introductory Mechanics
and Laboratory for PHYS 2320
4
JUNIOR
Fall
COMM 1301Public Speaking (*)3
BIOL 3316
BIOL 3117
Ecology
and Ecology Laboratory
4
GEOL 1212
GEOL 1112
Principles of Earth Science
and Laboratory for Geology 1212
3
RED 3342Content Area Literacy3
PHYS 2321
PHYS 2121
Introductory Electromagnetism
and Laboratory for PHYS 2321
4
Spring
POLS 2310Introduction to Politics3
PHIL 2306Ethics3
PSYC 1301Introduction to Psychology (*)3
SCED 4368Teaching Science in Sec School3
BED 4317Tch & Empwr ELLs in Sec Schls3
Environmental Science Elective3
SENIOR
Fall
POLS 2311American Gover & Politics3
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
EDPC 3300Intro to Youth Dev & Spec Ed3
SCED 3311Curriculum Plan-Secondary Schl3
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
Environmental Science Elective2
Spring
SCED 4691Student Teaching in Sec School6
Total Hours123

BS in Environmental Science- 7-12 Science (Starting with Pre-Calculus)

BS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE- 7-12 SCIENCE (STARTING WITH PRE-CALCULUS)
FRESHMAN
Fall
BIOL 1305
BIOL 1107
General Biology
and Topics in Study of Life I
4
ESCI 1301
ESCI 1101
Intro to Environmental Sci
and Environmental Sci. Lab
4
MATH 1508Precalculus5
UNIV 1301Seminar/Critical Inquiry3
Spring
BIOL 1306
BIOL 1108
Organismal Biology
and Organismal Biology Laboratory
4
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
HIST 1301History of U.S. to 18653
MATH 1411Calculus I (*)4
CHEM 1305
CHEM 1105
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1305
4
SOPHOMORE
Fall
RWS 1301Rhetoric & Composition I (*)3
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
MATH 1312Calculus II3
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
PHYS 2320
PHYS 2120
Introductory Mechanics
and Laboratory for PHYS 2320
4
Spring
HIST 1302History of U.S. Since 1865 (*)3
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
CHEM 1306
CHEM 1106
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1306
4
GEOL 1211
GEOL 1111
Principles of Earth Sciences
and Principles of Earth Sci - Lab
3
PHYS 2321
PHYS 2121
Introductory Electromagnetism
and Laboratory for PHYS 2321
4
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
JUNIOR
Fall
RWS 1302Rhetoric & Composition 2 (*)3
COMM 1301Public Speaking (*)3
BIOL 3316
BIOL 3117
Ecology
and Ecology Laboratory
4
GEOL 1212
GEOL 1112
Principles of Earth Science
and Laboratory for Geology 1212
3
RED 3342Content Area Literacy3
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
Spring
POLS 2310Introduction to Politics3
PHIL 2306Ethics3
ART 1300Art Appreciation (*)3
BED 4317Tch & Empwr ELLs in Sec Schls3
SCED 4368Teaching Science in Sec School3
Environmental Science Elective3
SENIOR
Fall
POLS 2311American Gover & Politics3
PSYC 1301Introduction to Psychology (*)3
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
EDPC 3300Intro to Youth Dev & Spec Ed3
SCED 3311Curriculum Plan-Secondary Schl3
Environmental Science Elective2
Spring
SCED 4691Student Teaching in Sec School6
Total Hours128

BS in Environmental Science- Environmental Biology (Starting with Calculus)

BS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE- ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (STARTING WITH CALCULUS)
FRESHMAN
Fall
UNIV 1301Seminar/Critical Inquiry3
HIST 1301History of U.S. to 18653
MATH 1411Calculus I (*)4
BIOL 1305
BIOL 1107
General Biology
and Topics in Study of Life I
4
ESCI 1301
ESCI 1101
Intro to Environmental Sci
and Environmental Sci. Lab
4
Spring
RWS 1301Rhetoric & Composition I (*)3
HIST 1302History of U.S. Since 1865 (*)3
ART 1300Art Appreciation (*)3
BIOL 1306
BIOL 1108
Organismal Biology
and Organismal Biology Laboratory
4
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
SOPHOMORE
Fall
RWS 1302Rhetoric & Composition 2 (*)3
COMM 1301Public Speaking (*)3
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
CHEM 1305
CHEM 1105
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1305
4
Spring
POLS 2310Introduction to Politics3
PSYC 1301Introduction to Psychology (*)3
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
BIOL 3316
BIOL 3117
Ecology
and Ecology Laboratory
4
Lower Division Elective3
JUNIOR
Fall
POLS 2311American Gover & Politics3
CHEM 1306
CHEM 1106
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1306
4
Lower Division Elective4
Upper Division Elective 4
Spring
ESCI 4398Environmental Sci. Internship3
BIOL 4428Global Change Ecology4
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
Upper Division Elective 3
Upper Division Elective 3
SENIOR
Fall
PHIL 2306Ethics3
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
Upper Division Elective 3
Spring
Open Elective4
Upper Division Elective 3
Upper Division Elective 3
Upper Division Elective 3
Total Hours120

BS in Environmental Science- Environmental Biology (Starting with Pre-Calculus)

BS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE- ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (STARTING WITH PRE-CALCULUS)
FRESHMAN
Fall
UNIV 1301Seminar/Critical Inquiry3
HIST 1301History of U.S. to 18653
MATH 1508Precalculus5
BIOL 1305
BIOL 1107
General Biology
and Topics in Study of Life I
4
ESCI 1301
ESCI 1101
Intro to Environmental Sci
and Environmental Sci. Lab
4
Spring
RWS 1301Rhetoric & Composition I (*)3
HIST 1302History of U.S. Since 1865 (*)3
BIOL 1306
BIOL 1108
Organismal Biology
and Organismal Biology Laboratory
4
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
MATH 1411Calculus I (*)4
SOPHOMORE
Fall
RWS 1302Rhetoric & Composition 2 (*)3
ART 1300Art Appreciation (*)3
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
CHEM 1305
CHEM 1105
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1305
4
Spring
COMM 1301Public Speaking (*)3
PSYC 1301Introduction to Psychology (*)3
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
BIOL 3316
BIOL 3117
Ecology
and Ecology Laboratory
4
Lower Division Elective3
JUNIOR
Fall
POLS 2310Introduction to Politics3
ESCI 4398Environmental Sci. Internship3
CHEM 1306
CHEM 1106
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1306
4
Lower Division Elective4
Upper Division Elective 3
Spring
POLS 2311American Gover & Politics3
BIOL 4428Global Change Ecology4
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
Upper Division Elective 3
Upper Division Elective 3
SENIOR
Fall
PHIL 2306Ethics3
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
Upper Division Elective 3
Spring
Open Elective4
Upper Division Elective 3
Upper Division Elective 3
Upper Division Elective 4
Total Hours125

BS in Environmental Science- Environmental Chemistry (Starting with Calculus)

BS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE- ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY(STARTING WITH CALCULUS)
FRESHMAN
Fall
UNIV 1301Seminar/Critical Inquiry3
HIST 1301History of U.S. to 18653
MATH 1411Calculus I (*)4
CHEM 1305
CHEM 1105
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1305
4
ESCI 1301
ESCI 1101
Intro to Environmental Sci
and Environmental Sci. Lab
4
Spring
RWS 1301Rhetoric & Composition I (*)3
HIST 1302History of U.S. Since 1865 (*)3
CHEM 1306
CHEM 1106
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1306
4
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
MATH 1312Calculus II3
SOPHOMORE
Fall
ART 1300Art Appreciation (*)3
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
PHYS 2320
PHYS 2120
Introductory Mechanics
and Laboratory for PHYS 2320
4
CHEM 2321
CHEM 2221
Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry I Lab
5
Spring
RWS 1302Rhetoric & Composition 2 (*)3
PSYC 1301Introduction to Psychology (*)3
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
PHYS 2321
PHYS 2121
Introductory Electromagnetism
and Laboratory for PHYS 2321
4
CHEM 2322Organic Chemistry II3
JUNIOR
Fall
COMM 1301Public Speaking (*)3
MATH 2313Calculus III3
CHEM 3351
CHEM 3151
Physical Chemistry I
and Lab for Chemistry 3351
4
CHEM 3310
CHEM 3110
Analytical Chemistry
and Lab for Chemistry 3310
4
Spring
PHIL 2306Ethics3
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
Course Elective3
CHEM 4211
CHEM 4212
Instrumental Meths Analyt Chem
and Lab for Chemistry 4211
4
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
SENIOR
Fall
POLS 2310Introduction to Politics3
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
ESCI 4398Environmental Sci. Internship3
CHEM 3330Biochem I:Struc & Function3
Upper Division Elective 3
Spring
POLS 2311American Gover & Politics3
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
Upper Division Elective 3
Course Elective3
Total Hours120

BS in Environmental Science- Environmental Chemistry (Starting with Pre-Calculus)

BS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE- ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (STARTING WITH PRE-CALCULUS)
FRESHMAN
Fall
UNIV 1301Seminar/Critical Inquiry3
MATH 1508Precalculus5
CHEM 1305
CHEM 1105
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1305
4
ESCI 1301
ESCI 1101
Intro to Environmental Sci
and Environmental Sci. Lab
4
Spring
RWS 1301Rhetoric & Composition I (*)3
HIST 1301History of U.S. to 18653
CHEM 1306
CHEM 1106
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1306
4
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
MATH 1411Calculus I (*)4
SOPHOMORE
Fall
HIST 1302History of U.S. Since 1865 (*)3
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
PHYS 2320
PHYS 2120
Introductory Mechanics
and Laboratory for PHYS 2320
4
CHEM 2321
CHEM 2221
Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry I Lab
5
Spring
RWS 1302Rhetoric & Composition 2 (*)3
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
PHYS 2321
PHYS 2121
Introductory Electromagnetism
and Laboratory for PHYS 2321
4
CHEM 2322Organic Chemistry II3
MATH 1312Calculus II3
JUNIOR
Fall
COMM 1301Public Speaking (*)3
ART 1300Art Appreciation (*)3
MATH 2313Calculus III3
CHEM 3310
CHEM 3110
Analytical Chemistry
and Lab for Chemistry 3310
4
CHEM 3351
CHEM 3151
Physical Chemistry I
and Lab for Chemistry 3351
4
Spring
PHIL 2306Ethics3
PSYC 1301Introduction to Psychology (*)3
ESCI 4398Environmental Sci. Internship3
CHEM 4211
CHEM 4212
Instrumental Meths Analyt Chem
and Lab for Chemistry 4211
4
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
Upper Division Elective 3
SENIOR
Fall
POLS 2310Introduction to Politics3
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
CHEM 3330Biochem I:Struc & Function3
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
Spring
POLS 2311American Gover & Politics3
Course Elective3
Upper Division Elective 3
Course Elective3
Total Hours125

BS in Environmental Science- Environmental Geoscience (Starting with Calculus)

BS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE- ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE (STARTING WITH CALCULUS)
FRESHMAN
Fall
UNIV 1301Seminar/Critical Inquiry3
HIST 1301History of U.S. to 18653
MATH 1411Calculus I (*)4
ESCI 1301
ESCI 1101
Intro to Environmental Sci
and Environmental Sci. Lab
4
GEOL 1313
GEOL 1103
Intro to Physical Geology
and Lab for GEOL 1313
4
Spring
RWS 1301Rhetoric & Composition I (*)3
CHEM 1305
CHEM 1105
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1305
4
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
MATH 1312Calculus II3
GEOL 1314
GEOL 1104
Intro to Historical Geol
and Lab for GEOL 1314
4
SOPHOMORE
Fall
HIST 1302History of U.S. Since 1865 (*)3
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
GEOL 2309
GEOL 2109
Mineralogy & Petrology
and Mineralogy & Petrology Lab
4
GEOL 3312
GEOL 3112
Geoscience Processes
and Geoscience Processes Lab
4
Spring
RWS 1302Rhetoric & Composition 2 (*)3
Component Area3
CHEM 1306
CHEM 1106
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1306
4
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
JUNIOR
Fall
POLS 2310Introduction to Politics3
PHYS 2320
PHYS 2120
Introductory Mechanics
and Laboratory for PHYS 2320
4
GEOL 3326
GEOL 3126
Sedimentology & Stratigraphy
and Lab for Sedim & Stratigraphy
4
GEOL 3323
GEOL 3123
Structural Geology
and Structural Geology Lab
4
Spring
POLS 2311American Gover & Politics3
Language, Philosophy, and Culture3
PHYS 2230Thermal and Fluid Physics2
ESCI 4398Environmental Sci. Internship3
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
SENIOR
Fall
Creative Arts3
Social and Behavioral Science3
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
GEOL 4375Field Geology I3
Upper Division Elective3
Spring
GEOP 4336Intro. to Remote Sensing3
GEOL 4376Field Geology II3
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
Upper Division Elective3
Total Hours119

BS in Environmental Science- Environmental Geoscience (Starting with Pre-Calculus)

BS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE- ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE (STARTING WITH PRE-CALCULUS)
FRESHMAN
Fall
UNIV 1301Seminar/Critical Inquiry3
HIST 1301History of U.S. to 18653
MATH 1508Precalculus5
GEOL 1313
GEOL 1103
Intro to Physical Geology
and Lab for GEOL 1313
4
ESCI 1301
ESCI 1101
Intro to Environmental Sci
and Environmental Sci. Lab
4
Spring
HIST 1302History of U.S. Since 1865 (*)3
GEOL 1314
GEOL 1104
Intro to Historical Geol
and Lab for GEOL 1314
4
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
MATH 1411Calculus I4
CHEM 1305
CHEM 1105
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1305
4
SOPHOMORE
Fall
RWS 1301Rhetoric & Composition I3
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
GEOL 2309
GEOL 2109
Mineralogy & Petrology
and Mineralogy & Petrology Lab
4
GEOL 3312
GEOL 3112
Geoscience Processes
and Geoscience Processes Lab
4
Spring
RWS 1302Rhetoric & Composition 2 (*)3
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
CHEM 1306
CHEM 1106
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1306
4
MATH 1312Calculus II3
JUNIOR
Fall
POLS 2310Introduction to Politics3
ESCI 4398Environmental Sci. Internship3
PHYS 2320
PHYS 2120
Introductory Mechanics
and Laboratory for PHYS 2320
4
GEOL 3323
GEOL 3123
Structural Geology
and Structural Geology Lab
4
Spring
POLS 2311American Gover & Politics3
Language, Philosophy, and Culture3
PHYS 2230Thermal and Fluid Physics2
GEOL 3326
GEOL 3126
Sedimentology & Stratigraphy
and Lab for Sedim & Stratigraphy
4
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
Upper Division Elective3
SENIOR
Fall
Creative Arts3
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
GEOL 4375Field Geology I3
GEOP 4336Intro. to Remote Sensing3
Spring
Component Area3
Social & Behavioral Sciences3
GEOL 4376Field Geology II3
Upper Division Elective 3
Total Hours124

BS in Environmental Science- Environmental Hydroscience (Starting with Calculus)

BS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE- ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROSCIENCE (STARTING WITH CALCULUS)
FRESHMAN
Fall
UNIV 1301Seminar/Critical Inquiry3
HIST 1301History of U.S. to 18653
MATH 1411Calculus I (*)4
GEOL 1313Intro to Physical Geology3
ESCI 1301
ESCI 1101
Intro to Environmental Sci
and Environmental Sci. Lab
4
Spring
HIST 1302History of U.S. Since 1865 (*)3
GEOL 1314Intro to Historical Geol3
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
MATH 1312Calculus II3
CHEM 1305
CHEM 1105
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1305
4
SOPHOMORE
Fall
RWS 1301Rhetoric & Composition I (*)3
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
MATH 2326Differential Equations3
ESCI 3306
ESCI 3106
Principles of Hydrology
and Principles of Hydrology Lab
4
GEOL 3312
GEOL 3112
Geoscience Processes
and Geoscience Processes Lab
4
Spring
RWS 1302Rhetoric & Composition 2 (*)3
COMM 1301Public Speaking (*)3
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
CHEM 1306
CHEM 1106
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1306
4
JUNIOR
Fall
POLS 2310Introduction to Politics3
ART 1300Art Appreciation (*)3
PHYS 2320
PHYS 2120
Introductory Mechanics
and Laboratory for PHYS 2320
4
GEOL 4335Soil Properties & Genesis3
or GEOL 4373 Grndwater Contam and Reclam
GEOP 3320AIntroduction to Geophysics3
Spring
POLS 2311American Gover & Politics3
PHIL 2306Ethics3
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
GEOL 4383General Hydrogeology3
Upper/Lower Division Elective2
SENIOR
Fall
PSYC 1301Introduction to Psychology (*)3
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
PHYS 2230Thermal and Fluid Physics2
GEOL 4375Field Geology I3
or GEOP 4350 Field Geophysics
Upper/Lower Division Elective3
Spring
ESCI 4398Environmental Sci. Internship3
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
Upper/Lower Division Elective 3
Upper/Lower Division Elective 3
Total Hours120

BS in Environmental Science- Environmental Hydroscience (Starting with Pre-Calculus)

BS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE- ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROSCIENCE (STARTING WITH PRE-CALCULUS)
FRESHMAN
Fall
UNIV 1301Seminar/Critical Inquiry3
HIST 1301History of U.S. to 18653
MATH 1508Precalculus5
GEOL 1313Intro to Physical Geology3
ESCI 1301
ESCI 1101
Intro to Environmental Sci
and Environmental Sci. Lab
4
Spring
HIST 1302History of U.S. Since 1865 (*)3
GEOL 1314Intro to Historical Geol3
ESCI 1310Field Methods in Env Science3
MATH 1411Calculus I (*)4
CHEM 1305
CHEM 1105
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1305
4
SOPHOMORE
Fall
RWS 1301Rhetoric & Composition I (*)3
ESCI 3204Research Exp in Envi Science 12
MATH 1312Calculus II3
ESCI 3306
ESCI 3106
Principles of Hydrology
and Principles of Hydrology Lab
4
GEOL 3312
GEOL 3112
Geoscience Processes
and Geoscience Processes Lab
4
Spring
RWS 1302Rhetoric & Composition 2 (*)3
COMM 1301Public Speaking (*)3
ESCI 3105Research Exp in Envi Science 21
ESCI 3201Environmental Policy & Law2
CHEM 1306
CHEM 1106
General Chemistry
and Laboratory for CHEM 1306
4
MATH 2326Differential Equations3
JUNIOR
Fall
POLS 2310Introduction to Politics3
ART 1300Art Appreciation (*)3
PHYS 2320
PHYS 2120
Introductory Mechanics
and Laboratory for PHYS 2320
4
GEOL 4335Soil Properties & Genesis3
or GEOL 4373 Grndwater Contam and Reclam
GEOP 3320AIntroduction to Geophysics3
Spring
POLS 2311American Gover & Politics3
PHIL 2306Ethics3
PSYC 1301Introduction to Psychology (*)3
STAT 2480Elementary Statistical Methods4
GEOL 4383General Hydrogeology3
SENIOR
Fall
ESCI 4301Senior Project3
ESCI 4398Environmental Sci. Internship3
PHYS 2230Thermal and Fluid Physics2
GEOL 4375Field Geology I3
or GEOP 4350 Field Geophysics
Upper/Lower Division Elective3
Spring
ESCI 3192Prof. Development in ESCI1
ESCI 4320Monitoring Regional Sust3
Upper/Lower Division Elective2
Upper/Lower Division Elective 3
Upper/Lower Division Elective 3
Total Hours125