Fall 2024 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Science 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.

ENG 133Technical Communication

3

Or

ENG 143College Composition

3

 

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

 

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Or

COM 163Interpersonal Communication

3

Humanities and Social Sciences - 9 hrs.

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

Humanities Elective (3)

3

Social Science Elective (3)

3

Mathematics and Science - 14 hrs.

MA 113College Algebra

3

MA 123Trigonometry

3

BIO 114Principles of Biology I

4

CH 104General Chemistry I

4

Content Requirements - 88 hours

Environmental Biology Core - 62 hrs.

UE 101University Experience

1

BIO 124Principles of Biology II

4

BIO 202Introduction to Biological Literature & Communication

2

BIO 222Field Ecology

2

BIO 273Analysis of Biological Data

3

BIO 253Fundamentals of Genetics

3

BIO 274General Ecology

4

BIO 302Professional Practice in Science

2

BIO 311Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

1

BIO 334Environmental Biology

4

BIO 424Conservation

4

CH 114General Chemistry II

4

CH 204Organic Chemistry I

4

CH 234Quantitative Chemical Analysis

4

CH 364/BIO 364Toxicology

4

CE 3103Environmental Engineering

3

CE 3101Environmental Engineering Lab

1

CE 4113Environmental Remediation

3

GEO 213Physical Geography

3

GLY 273Geology

3

EAS 253Weather & Climate

3

 

SCI 412Senior Research Seminar

2

And

SCI 422Science Research Project

2

Or

SCI 434Science Internship

4

Electives - 22 hours
General Electives (22)

22

Total Credit Hours: 120