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Environmental Studies

General

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Program Title

Environmental Studies

Degree Designation

BES

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

Environmental Studies intends to prepare students to understand the causes and effects of environmental problems and provide them with tools to assess and manage these problems. The program is interdisciplinary with requirements in both natural and social sciences. A total of 63 credits is required. Clinical experience is not required, but strongly recommended.

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Status

Active

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Program Requirements (36 credits)

Select 36 credits from those courses listed in the Environmental Studies Major. Final selection of courses requires department approval.

Technical Electives (9 credits): Select at least 3 credits from each of the following groups (approval of major advisor required).

GROUP A - Environmental Studies: course, 360, 363, 373, 444, 463, 465, 467, 468, 482.

GROUP B - Natural Sciences: course, 436, course, 440, course, 322, 325, 332, 334, 336, 338, 380, 423, 432, 434.

GROUP C - Social Sciences: course, course, course, 316, 325, 372, 379, 394, 472, 473, 492, course, course, course.

Students fulfill the University's Upper Division Writing Requirement by successfully completing course.

Notes

See program website for additional information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Compare and contrast all technological systems used in society and how each of these technological systems relates to environmental problems.

Outcome

Analyze the tools, materials, process and resources used in other technologies that are related to manufacturing industries

Outcome

Apply the scientific and quantitative literacy principles and concepts to real-world environmental problem solving experiences. 

Outcome

Apply state-of-the-art environmental measuring instrumentation to the solution of common environmental problems.

Outcome

Research scientific literature and develop writing skills to enhance environmental research projects and problems in both the private and public sector of society. 

Outcome

Apply an engaging and comprehensive professional growth program to improve the effectiveness and quality of environmental work within the private and public sector of society. 

Outcome

Demonstrate effective and successful disposition in teamwork and leadership skills to improve the effectiveness of environmental work within the private and public sector of society.

Degree Maps

Major Code

8083

Program Code

7360