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2009 - 2010

BS in Environmental Science (56–57 hours*)


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  1. Complete the following environmental science core courses:
  2. Complete one course from the following:
      BIO 450 : Conservation Biology. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      BIO 450 : Conservation Biology. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F
      PREREQUISITE: Bio 220A or B, 350.
      DESCRIPTION: Scientific principles of conservation: applying population genetics, and phylogenetic and ecological theory to preservation of biological diversity; developing sustainable ecological systems compatible with human resource use.

      PWS 490 : Case Studies. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: On demand.
      PREREQUISITE: PWS 282.
      DESCRIPTION: Contemporary agricultural and environmental problems using decision case studies dealing with environmental technology issues and analysis.

      PWS 494R : Mentored Learning Experience. (1-6:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PWS 494R : Mentored Learning Experience. (1-6:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      DESCRIPTION: Topics vary.
      NOTE: Registration required for mentored experiences.

                : Biotechnology Laboratory.
                : Plant Physiology Laboratory.
                : Environmental Science Laboratory.
                : Soil, Plant, and Water Science Laboratory.
                : Environmental Science Field Techniques.
                : Plant and Soil Science Field Techniques.
                : Plant Breeding Field Techniques.
                : Plant Tissue Culture and Transformation Techniques.
                : Plant Cytogenetics Laboratory.
                : Animal Cytogenetics Laboratory.
                : Plant Cell Biology Laboratory.
                : Analytical Techniques in Plant Biology.
                : Environmental Science Computation Laboratory.
                : Molecular Genetics and Gene Mapping Laboratory.
                : Plant and Animal Genomics Laboratory.
                : Analytical Techniques in Soil Science.
                : Animal Genetics and Breeding Techniques.
                : Soil Physical Properties Laboratory.
                : Soil and Water Chemistry Laboratory.
                : Animal Reproductive Research Laboratory.
                : Field Techniques in Environmental Soil Research.
                : Soil Microbiology Laboratory.
                : Plant ID / URME Team.

        (2 hours required).
  3. Complete the following biology courses:
  4. Complete at least 6 hours of the following supporting core courses:
  5. Complete a minimum of 24 hours (up to two courses - 6 hours maximum- from other disciplines may be used to complete the 24 hours)(9 hours maximum of lower-division courses) from the following:


Federal Register Requirements

The federal register requirements for environmental science ecology or physical science emphasis can be met by choosing appropriate electives. Ecology requires 30 semester hours of basic and applied biology, including at least 9 semester hours of ecology and 12 hours of physical and mathematical sciences. Physical science requires 25 semester hours of physical sciences (chemistry, physics, math, etc.)

Recommended courses from list of electives for various emphases:

  1. Environmental Science (Physical Science Emphasis)
  2. Environmental Science (Ecology Emphasis)

Preprofessional students should consult with the Preprofessional Advisement Center (3326 WSC) to determine which additional courses they will be required to complete.

The following courses are recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate degrees in environmental science.

    Chem 351, 352, 353, 481.
    Math 119 or higher.
    Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.



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