University General Course Catalog 2014-2015 
    
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Environmental Science, B.S.

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The major in Environmental Science is highly relevant to global and regional issues being faced today, including climate change, pollution, urbanization and resource use and extraction. This major provides students with a scientific background in the physical and biological sciences followed by courses that integrate these sciences in addressing environmental issues. The program also requires students to develop an understanding of social values and political implications associated with environmental decision making. Excellent employment opportunities for environmental scientists exist within the private sector, non-profit organizations, and local, state and national agencies. This major also prepares students for attaining graduate degrees in environment-related fields.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (38-44 units)

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

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (3-4 units)

  Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (8 units)

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

And one of the following: (3 units)

H. Diversity (3 units)

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (34-35 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Technical Electives (32-33 units)

Students must select at least 32 units from the following list, including at least 3 units from each category.  25 units of course work must be upper-division courses.  Some courses listed below have pre-requisites.

A. Human Interactions and Policy

B. Basic Science

C. Earth

D. Air and Water

E. Plants and Animals

Note(s):

* = if not selected as a Capstone course

VI. Electives (8-16 units)

Select courses in consultation with your advisor, or select from one of the following three minors: Forest Management and Ecology  , Wildlife Ecology and Conservation  , and Ecohydrology  .

VII. Total Units (120 units)

VIII. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

Fall Semester (14 units)

Spring Semester (16 units)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (16 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

  • (3 units)
  • Technical Elective-Plants and Animals (3 units)
  • Additional Technical Electives (6 units)
  • Technical Elective - Earth (3 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

  • Core Curriculum Major or department approved Capstone (3 units)
  • (3 units)
  • Technical Elective-Air and Water (3 units)
  • Additional Technical Electives (6 units)

Spring Semester (14 units)

  • Core Curriculum Major or department approved Capstone (3 units)
  • Additional Technical Electives (5 units)
  • General Electives (6 units)

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