Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science encompasses the study of natural environmental systems and the interaction of humans with these systems. It includes a strong foundation in the basic sciences, requiring core content in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, Earth sciences, and environmental policy. Upper-level coursework builds lab, field, communication, and computational skills. Students will be encouraged to create a focused pathway of electives that matches their interests and career goals. This degree program will prepare students for careers in environmental consulting, conservation, environmental sustainability, and environmental education. It will also provide a strong base for students interested in pursuing graduate programs and careers in environmental policy, environmental law, medicine, and other master’s and Ph.D. programs in environmentally related disciplines.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness | ||
| APPH 1040 | Scientific Foundations of Health | 2 |
| or APPH 1050 | The Science of Physical Activity and Health | |
| or APPH 1060 | Flourishing: Strategies for Well-being and Resilience | |
| Core A - Essential Skills | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1552 | Integral Calculus | 4 |
| Core B - Institutional Options | ||
| CS 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| or CS 1315 | Introduction to Media Computation | |
| or CS 1371 | Computing for Engineers | |
| Core C - Humanities 1 | ||
| Any HUM | 6 | |
| Core D - Science, Math, & Technology | ||
| PHYS 2211 | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| CHEM 1211K | Chemical Principles I | 4 |
| MATH 1551 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MATH 1553 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 2 |
| Core E - Social Sciences 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Government in Comparative Perspective | ||
| Government of the United States | ||
| Any SS | 9 | |
| Core F - Courses Related to Major | ||
| CHEM 1212K | Chemical Principles II | 4 |
| or CHEM 1315 | Survey of Organic Chemistry for Engineers | |
| EAS 1600 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| EAS 2600 | Earth Processes | 4 |
| Must complete one: | 4 | |
| Biological Principles for Majors and Biological Principles Project Laboratory | ||
| Biological Principles and Biological Principles Laboratory | ||
| Must complete one: | 4 | |
| Ecology and Ecology Laboratory | ||
| Problems in Ecology and Problems in Ecology Laboratory | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| EAS 4480 | Environmental Data Analysis | 3 |
| PUBP 4530 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| or CP 4510 | Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | |
| or EAS 4380 | Land Remote Sensing | |
| PUBP 3315 | Environmental Policy and Politics | 3 |
| EAS 4410 | Climate and Global Change | 3 |
| EAS 4420 | Environmental Field Methods | 4 |
| Must complete one: | 4 | |
| Microbiology and Microbiology Lab | ||
| Environmental Geochemistry and Environmental Geochemistry Lab | ||
| Environmental Science Electives | 9 | |
| Ecology & Evolution: An Australian Perspective | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Biological Oceanography | ||
| Medical Microbiology | ||
| Experimental Design and Statistical Methods in Biological Sciences | ||
| Marine Ecology | ||
| Microbial Physiology | ||
| Population Dynamics | ||
| Community Ecology | ||
| Molecular Biology of Microbes: Disease, Nature, and Biotechnology | ||
| Aquatic Chemical Ecology | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Independent Research Project | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Special Topics (Conservation Biology) | ||
| Special Topics (Biology of Terrestrial Vertebrates) | ||
| Special Topics (Ornithology) | ||
| Special Topics (Biodiversity on a Changing Planet) | ||
| Environmental Engineering Systems | ||
| Air Pollution Engineering | ||
| Environmental Technology in the Developing World | ||
| Energy and Resource Recovery | ||
| The Science of Alternative Energy | ||
| Atmospheric Chemistry | ||
| Sustainable Cities Studio | ||
| Land Conservation | ||
| Introduction to Climate Change Planning | ||
| Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment | ||
| Energy, Environment, and Society | ||
| Thermodynamics of Earth Systems | ||
| Special Topics (Geologic History) | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Environmental Geochemistry | ||
| Environmental Geochemistry Lab | ||
| Mineral Surface Geochemistry | ||
| Introduction to Physical and Chemical Oceanography | ||
| Physical and Chemical Oceanography | ||
| Paleoclimatology and Paleoceanography | ||
| Earth and Planetary Materials | ||
| Land Remote Sensing | ||
| Remote Sensing and Data Analysis | ||
| Fluids in the Earth's Crust I | ||
| Weather Risk and Catastrophe Modeling | ||
| Biogeochemical Cycles | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Groundwater Hydrology | ||
| Special Topics (Glacier and Ice Sheet Dynamics) | ||
| Special Topics (Basics of Geoengineering) | ||
| Special Topics (Sea-level Rise and Coastal Engineering) | ||
| Special Topics (Extreme Atlanta: Climate Change in Urban Spaces) | ||
| Economics of International Energy Markets | ||
| Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Technology and the Environment | ||
| Energy, Environment, and Policy | ||
| Environmental Politics | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Climate Policy | ||
| Energy Policy | ||
| Sustainability, Technology, and Policy | ||
| Science, Technology, and Regulation | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Upper Division Electives 2 | 7 | |
| Free Electives 3 | 21 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 122 | |
- 1
Pass/Fail allowed only for Humanities, Social Sciences, and Free electives
- 2
3000/4000-level courses in any field chosen by the student
- 3
Nine (9) hours must be 3000-4000-level. Students must complete at least 39 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework.