Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (120 Hrs)
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree will prepare students for careers in environmental monitoring and assessment.
Department Mission: The Science Department seeks to prepare students for a professional career by providing a science foundation consisting of a body of information and the ability to use this information to solve problems. Important concepts of this information include the theory and practice of modern laboratory procedures, professional ethics, safety, statistical data handling, and scientific report writing.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key environmental science principles, theories, and concepts.
- Utilize the scientific method to investigate natural phenomena, interpret the findings, and communicate the results.
- Interpret data obtained from analytical instrumentation using statistical methods.
- Synthesize knowledge from a broad cross-section of natural science disciplines to address current issues in environmental science.
- Design observational and experimental studies to address pertinent environmental topics.
- Summarize findings into written reports.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements - 32 hours
Communication - 9 hrs.
Humanities and Social Sciences - 9 hrs.
| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| | Humanities Elective (3) | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective (3) | 3 |
Mathematics and Science - 14 hrs.
Content Requirements - 88 hours
Environmental Biology Core - 62 hrs.
Electives - 22 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120