Environmental science is the science of humanity's role in natural systems, the basis of our economy. This program accesses courses university-wide and provides numerous opportunities for international study. Students will acquire reliable knowledge and interdisciplinary perspectives of complex environmental issues, gaining the full range of knowledge relevant to a professional understanding of complex environmental problems in the biological and physical sciences, ethics, economics, policy and law.
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Before Graduating Students Must
- Complete at least one course in each of the foundation areas.
- Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Students in the Major will Learn to
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
- Acquire knowledge and demonstrate understanding of basic terminology, concepts, methodologies and theories in the physical and biological sciences that describe environmental systems.
- Acquire knowledge of essential concepts in the social sciences that describe human activity in the environment.
- Apply the scientific method to develop reasoned solutions to environmental problems.
- Communicate knowledge, ideas and reasoning clearly, effectively and objectively in both written and oral forms.
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Curriculum Map
I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed
| Courses |
Content |
Critical Thinking |
Communication |
|---|
|
SLO 1 |
SLO 2 |
SLO 3 |
SLO 4 |
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| EVS 3000 and 3000L |
I |
I |
I |
I |
| EVS 4021 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
| Earth and Soil Sciences |
R |
|
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| Ecology |
R |
R |
R |
|
| Environmental Ethics |
|
R |
R |
R |
| Environmental Policy |
|
R |
R |
R |
| Global Systems |
R |
|
|
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| Hydrologic Systems |
R |
|
|
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| Human Dimensions |
|
R |
R |
R |
| Natural Resource Management |
R |
R |
R |
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Assessment Types
- Oral presentation or written essay
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