University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
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Environmental Science (Pollution and Environmental Contaminants Specialization), B.S.


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Environmental pollution is a local, regional, and global problem that continues to grow as increasing human populationgrowth and resource consumptionexert more pressure on the environment. The Pollution and Environmental Contaminants specialization emphasizes the transport and fate of pollutants, as well as their effects on organisms. The coursework focuses on characterization of environmental organic and inorganic pollutants including Hg, pesticides, toxic trace metals, and emerging contaminants such as antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals. In addition, coursework addresses how pollutants move between air, water, soils, and biota. Finally, students will take coursework addressing the human and animal health impacts of environmental contaminants. The specializationprovidesstudents with a solid background in chemistryand physics that will prepare students for a wide range of employment opportunities. Upon graduating, students are well positionedto pursue graduate studies or toenter employment with state and federal agencies (Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U. S. Natural Resources Conservation Service), private consulting firms, and non-profit organizations.

Student Learning Outcomes


Students will be able to:

  • demonstrate critical thinking skills by assessing a problem, gathering and analyzing relevant information associated with that problem, and proposing possible solutions.
  • demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
  • demonstrate technical competency within their respective discipline.

Contact Information


217 Fleischmann Agriculture
(775) 784-4020 / (775) 784-4835

Incoming students, freshmen and sophomores should contact:
CABNR Advising Center, in FA 236  
(775) 784-1634
student_center@cabnr.unr.edu

Juniors and seniors should contact their faculty advisor directly:
Erica Bigio (A-L) - ebigio@unr.edu
Julie Stoughton (M-Z) - jstoughton@unr.edu

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno


Use the transfer agreements  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core Agreement  if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.

Graduation Requirements


  • Total Units | 120
  • Cumulative GPA | 2.0
  • University GPA | 2.0
  • Major GPA | 2.0
  • Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
  • Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
  • Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units
  • Half Program Units/4 Year Institution | 60 Units

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-36 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3


B. Quantitative Reasoning (4-10 units) - CO2


C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (8 units) - CO4, CO4L


D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6  courses.

E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7  courses.

F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8


Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (0 units)


Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

A. Science, Technology & Society - CO9


B. Diversity & Equity - CO10


C. Global Context - CO11


D. Ethics - CO12


E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis - CO13


F. Application - CO14


III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


IV. Major Requirements (73-75 units)


B. Pollution and Environmental Contaminants Specialization (28-29 units)


V. Minor Requirements (0 units)


VI. Electives (9-20 units)


VII. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


Spring Semester (12 units)


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (16-17 units)


Spring Semester (12-14 units)


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