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  • Sustainability Emphasis in Environmental Science
  • Physics & Astronomy

  • Fall 2012 Undergraduate Catalog - Official

    B. S. Degree in Sustainability - Emphasis in Environmental Science (120 Credits)

    Department: Physics and Astronomy

    Program Description

    Students in degree emphasis would learn to assess the enviromental footprint of industries and population centers, Additionally, they could create and institute environmental practices and remediation through entities including but not limited to the Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Department of Interior, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Students would also have a strong basis for employment in the burgeoning commercial environmental industrial sector.


    Core Requirements


    Requirements

    Students must take BIOL 111 and BIOL 115 and GEOS 469. GEOS 469 must be taken for a minimum of 3 credits and a maximum of 6 credits may count toward the emphasis. Students select five additional ourses from the remaining six on the list below.


    Restricted Electives

    Students must take HIST 379 and/or CHEM 340. Students must take four courses selected from ANTH 307, CM 327, GEOS 335, HIST 379, POL 345, PSY 324 or SOC 319. Students must take three courses selected from BIOL 346, CHEM 304, GEOS 305, GEOS 330 or PSCI 378.