Environmental Science Degree Requirements
The degree program shown below is one which incoming freshmen should follow to complete their studies in four years. Those students who transfer in from another institution (or those enrolled UIW students who change their major to Environmental Science) should follow this schedule as closely as possible. Transfer students need to confer with the Registrar's Office to determine course equivalencies from other institutions.
Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Environmental Science
Freshman Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1311 Composition I | ENGL 1312 Composition II |
| CHEM 1301 Chemical Principles I | CHEM 1302 Chemical Principles II |
| CHEM 1101 Chemical Principles I Lab | CHEM 1102 Chemical Principles II Lab |
| GEOL 1401 Physical Geology* | ENSC 1410 Environmental Science |
| HIST 1311 World Civilization** | PSYC 1301 Introductory Psychology*** |
| SPAN 1311 Elementary Spanish I, or language other than English |
SPAN 1312 Elementary Spanish II, or language other than English |
*or choose GEOL 1420, METR 1430
**or choose HIST 1312, 1321, or 1322
***or choose SOCI 1311, ECON 2301, POLS 1315, or POLS 1316
Total hours Freshman year - 34
Sophomore Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
| MATH 2312 Calculus I | COMP 1301 Computer Literacy* |
| PHYS 2305 Physics I**** | PHYS 2306 Physics II**** |
| PHYS 2105 Physics I Lab**** | PHYS 2106 Physics II Lab**** |
| ENGL 2310 World Literature Studies | Fine Arts** (3000 or 4000-level) |
| BIOL 1401 Diversity of Life & Lab | BIOL 1402 Unity of Life & Lab |
| Core elective selections*** | Core elective selections*** |
*or successfully test for computer literacy competence
**Recommend MUSI 3350 American Popular Music or MUSI 3347 Survey/Appreciation of Opera
***see current UIW Bulletin for selection of three courses from different disciplines
****or PHYS 1301/1101 and PHYS 1302/1102 and take either MATH 2312 or Math 2303
Total hours Sophomore year - 34 hours
Junior Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
| BIOL 3471 General Microbiology and Lab | BIOL 3442 Ecology and Lab |
| Core elective selections* | METR 3340 Hydrology |
| PEHP Physical Education activity (1hour) | DWHP 1200 Dimensions of Wellness** |
| RELS 1310*** | PHIL 1381 Introduction to Philosophy |
| RELS Religious Studies (3000 or 4000-level)**** | RELS 3350 Environmental Theology & Ethics |
*see current UIW Bulletin for selection of three courses from different disciplines
**or DWHP 3200 Dimensions of Wellness Bridge for transfer and adult returning students
***or RELS 1340, 1345, 1355, 2320, 2335, 2350, or 3300
****see current UIW Bulletin for selection of 3000- and 4000-level courses
Total hours Junior year - 29 hours
Senior Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
| CHEM 3421 Quantitative Analysis and Lab | BIOL/CHEM/GEOL/METR Advanced Elective |
| CHEM 4260 Advanced Chemical Research | CHEM 4160 Advanced Chemical Research |
| BIOL 4482 Aquatic Biology & Lab | GEOL 3450 Environmental Geology |
| ENSC 4305 Environmental Science Internship* | ENSC 3410 Research in Soil Conservation |
| ENSC 4460 Research in Water Quality** | Elective (3 hours) |
*Environmental Science Internship may be taken during the Summer between Junior and Senior year
**capstone course
Total hours senior year - 32 hours
Total hours in degree program - 129 hours
Plus 45 hours of community service (non-credit)
On occasion, Special Topics in Geology GEOL 4371 and Selected Topics in Geology GEOL 4399 may be offered for junior-level or senior-level Environmental Science majors. Independent Study courses in Geology GEOL 4X98 are subject to eligibility requirements as described in the current UIW Undergraduate Bulletin.
Revised August 18, 2008
