Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

laboratory work

Students may choose from two majors within the environmental science program: The B.S. in Integrated Environmental Science or the B.S. in Environmental Science/Natural Resources

The B. S. in Integrated Environmental Science

This degree prepares you for technically oriented positions in the environmental field and places a strong emphasis on laboratory and fieldwork training. If you are planning to pursue graduate studies in the sciences, this track is geared toward you.

Required Core Courses                                                        Credits

BIO-1210

Introduction to Biology

4

or

    

BIO-1211

Introduction to Biology: Ecology and Evolution

4

or

    

BIO-1212

Introduction to Biology: Cells & The Genetic Bases of Life

4

BIO-2340

Fundamentals of Ecology

4

CHE-1031

General Chemistry I

4

CHE-1032

General Chemistry II

4

ENV-1050

Introduction to Earth Science

4

ENV-3240

Fundamentals of Soil Science

4

ENV-3250

Meteorology/Climatology

4

ENV-4720

Senior Thesis

3

GEY-3110

Hydrology

4

GEY-3120

Field Geology

4

PHY-1041

Physics I

4

 

Choose one course from each of the following sets of courses:

Set 1                                                                   Credits

ENV-3310

Applications in GIS

4

ENV-4020

Remote Sensing

4

 

Set 2                                                                  Credits

BIO-3130

Cellular Biology: A Molecular Approach

4

BIO-3140

Microbiology

4

CHE-3111

Organic Chemistry I

4

                  

Set 3                                                                    Credits

BIO-3260

Limnology

4

BIO-3280

Environmental Toxicology

4

ENV-3130

Environmental Geology

4

 

Set 4                                                                  Credits

MAT-1531

Calculus I

4

PHY-1042

Physics II

4

 

Total Required in Major                                               59

B.S. in Environmental Science/Natural Resources

Required Core Courses                                                        Credits

BIO-1210

Introduction to Biology

4

BIO-2340

Fundamentals of Ecology

4

CHE-1031

General Chemistry I

4

ENV-1050

Introduction to Earth Science

4

ENV-1110

Introduction to Environmental Problems

3

ENV-3030

Water Resources

3

ENV-3040

Energy and Mineral Resources

3

ENV-3210

Current Topics in Environmental Science

1

ENV-4730

Senior Seminar

3

 

Electives (Select five of the following)                            Credits

BIO-4220

Wildlife Ecology and Management

4

ENV-3010

Land Use Planning

3

ENV-3020

Environmental Law

3

ENV-3130

Environmental Geology

4

ENV-3150

Toxic and Solid Waste Management

3

ENV-3160

Coastal and Marine Resources

3

ENV-3220

Environmental Interpretation

3

ENV-3230

National Parks and Wilderness Management

3

ENV-3240

Fundamentals of Soil Science

4

ENV-3250

Meteorology/Climatology

4

ENV-3310

Applications in GIS

4

ENV-4010

Global Environmental Issues

3

ENV-4020

Remote Sensing

4

ENV-4810

Environmental Internship

6

GEY-3120

Field Geology

4

 

Additional Requirements                                        Credits

ECO-2020

Macroeconomics

3

ECO-3010

Environmental Economics

3

PHI-1040

Introduction to Ethics

 

or

  

3

POS-3050

Environmental Ethics and Politics

 

POS-1020

American Politics and Government

 

or

  

3

POS-1010

Introduction to Political Science

 

         

Total Required in Major                                                          56-61

 

Students are encouraged, but not required, to complete an internship. Recent placements have included the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, U.S. Soil Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Vermont Youth Corps, Vermont State Legislature, regional planning commissions and various state and national parks.

Course Descriptions, Degree and Program Requirements

For course descriptions and detailed degree and program requirements, see the Undergraduate Course Catalogue.