Environmental Science Major

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Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Explain the interdisciplinary nature and complexities of environmental issues
Apply the scientific method to environmental issues
Skillfully communicate knowledge of environmental science
Demonstrate knowledge of environmental conditions so as to promote active participation and social justice

Major Requirements (56 units)

Required (20 units)

Students must complete 20 units of required environmental science courses that build the foundational basis for the degree and also a capstone course for the culmination of the degree.

Required Support Courses (20 units)

Students must complete 20 units of support courses in the biological, chemical, physical, and analytical sciences to provide a solid foundation for their understanding of environmental science principles.

Biology (8 units)

Students must complete 8 units of general biology in support of their degree.

Chemistry (8 units)

Students must complete 8 units of general chemistry in support of their degree. It is preferable that students complete the General Chemistry for Engineers and Scientists sequence (Chem-150 and 151). Alternatively they may complete the General Chemistry sequence (Chem-111, 112, 113, and 114).

Physics (4 units)

Students must complete 4 units in a physical or analytical science related to Environmental Science.

Environmental Science Electives (16 units)

Students must complete 16 units of upper division courses (at least 12 units of which must be in Environmental Science) to provide breadth to their degree.

Students may select 12-16 units of upper division Environmental Science courses to apply to their degree.
ENVS 315 - Hydrology w/Lab
ENVS 320 - Restoration Ecol w/Lab
ENVS 321 - Wetland Ecology w/Lab
ENVS 325 - California Ecosystems w/Lab
ENVS 330 - Envir and Ecosystem Health
ENVS 335 - Marine Environments
ENVS 340 - Environmental Geology w/Lab
ENVS 350 - Energy and Environment
ENVS 360 - Climate Change: Sci & Pol
ENVS 366 - Environmental Policy
ENVS 371 - Fund. of Ecosystem Science
ENVS 375 - GIS 1 w/ Lab
ENVS 376 - GIS 2 w/ Lab
ENVS 380 - Environmental Engineering
ENVS 381 - Water & Wastewater Treatment
ENVS 390 - UG Special Topics w/Lab
ENVS 392 - UG Special Topics
ENVS 498 - Adv Undergrad Research
ARCH 320 - Sustainable Design
ENVA 363 - Environmental Law
ENVA 367 - Environmental Justice

Degree Planner

First-Year

Fall	Units
Core - B2: ENVS 110 - Intro to Envir. Science w/Lab	4
CHEM 150 - Gen Chem 1 for Eng and Sci	4
Core: Rhetoric and Composition - Course 1	4
Core	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
Core - B1: ENVS 250 - Environmental Data Analysis	4
CHEM 151 - Gen Chemistry II for Eng & Sci	4
Core: Rhetoric and Composition - Course 2	4
Core	4
Total Semester Units	16

Sophomore Year

Fall	Units
ENVS 212 - Air and Water w/Lab	4
BIOL 105 - Gen Biology - Molec of Life	4
Language - Course 1	4
Core	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
ENVS 210 - Ecology-Human Impact w/Lab	4
BIOL 106 - Gen Biology - Diversity of Life	4
Language - Course 1	4
Core	4
Total Semester Units	16

Junior Year

Fall	Units
ENVS 3XX-Elective	4
Core - B2: PHYS 100 - Introductory Physics I	4
Core	4
Core	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
ENVS 3XX-Elective	4
Core	4
Core	4
Core	4
Total Semester Units	16

Senior Year

Fall	Units
ENVS 3XX-Elective	4
Core	4
Core	4
Elective	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
ENVS 3XX-Elective	4
Community - Engaged Learning (CEL): ENVS 410 - Envir Monitoring w/Lab	4
Elective	4
Elective	4
Total Semester Units	16

*This information is subject to change, the degree planner is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information.