Environmental Science, BS

Overview

Being able to implement solutions that protect the health of both humans and the environment requires a diverse set of skills. That’s why our Environmental Science program offers courses that build a strong background in the sciences, as well as engineering – all grounded in the liberal arts.

Requirements

Degree Requirements

See Bachelor's Degree requirements

General Education

See General Education Course Requirements for the Undergraduate College

Core Courses

BIOL 310	Ecology (Lec/Lab)	3/1
	or
EESC 310	Aquatic Biology & Ecology (Lec/Lab)	3/1
CHEM 133	General Chemistry I (Lec/Lab)	3/1
CHEM 134	General Chemistry II (Lec/Lab)	3/1
CHEM 245	Survey of Organic Chemistry	3
COMM 370	Diversity Communication	3
CS 170	Structured Programming	3
ECON 201	Principles of Microeconomics	3
EESC 150	Environmental Science (Lec/Lab)	3/1
EESC 160	Organismal Biology (Lec/Lab)	3/1
EESC 170	Physical Geology (Lec/Lab)	3/1
EESC 210	Analytic Methods in Earth Science	3
	or
MATH 130	Applied Calculus	3
	or
MATH 251	Calculus of Derivatives	3
EESC 220	Environmental Science Field Skills	3
EESC 360	Botany (Lec/Lab)	3/1
EESC 410	Introduction to Geospatial Technology (Lec/Lab)	3/1
EESC 430	Hydrology	3
	or
EESC 450	Soils and the Environment	3
EESC 485	Environmental Science Capstone 1	1
EESC 486	Environmental Science Capstone 2	1
ENGR 402	Sustainable Engineering	3
MATH 205	Statistics	3
PHYS 143	College Physics I (Lec/Lab)	4/1
	or
PHYS 203	Physics I (Lec/Lab)	4/1
Total Credit Hours:		69

Field Experience

Choose one of the following:

EESC 461	Botany Field Methods	2
EESC 471	Geology Field Experience	2
EESC 481	Ornithology Field Methods - BBL Banding Station	2
EESC 482	Ornithology Field Methods - Nest Site Trapping	2
EESC 483	Ornithology Field Methods - Geese and Waterfowl	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Electives

Minimum 6 credits from the following:

	Any PHYS course 144 or above
	Any 300- or 400-level EESC course beyond requirements listed above
	Any 200-, 300-, or 400-level CHEM course beyond requirements listed above
	Any 200-, 300-, or 400-level BIOL class beyond requirements listed above
Total Credit Hours:		6

Total Credit Hours: 77

Plan of Study

Course Flowchart:

• Fall Even Year Entry
• Fall Odd Year Entry

Fall Odd Year Entry

Freshman Year

Fall

EESC 150	Environmental Science (Lec/Lab)	3/1
CHEM 133	General Chemistry I (Lec/Lab)	3/1
EESC 210	Analytic Methods in Earth Science	3

Spring

EESC 220	Environmental Science Field Skills	3
EESC 160	Organismal Biology (Lec/Lab)	3/1
CHEM 134	General Chemistry II (Lec/Lab)	3/1

Sophomore Year

Fall

EESC 360	Botany (Lec/Lab)	3/1
PHYS 143	College Physics I (Lec/Lab)	4/1
MATH 205	Statistics	3

Spring

EESC 170

Physical Geology (Lec/Lab)

3/1

Junior Year

Fall

	Elective
EESC 310	Aquatic Biology & Ecology (Lec/Lab)	3/1
CHEM 245	Survey of Organic Chemistry	3

Spring

	Elective
EESC 430	Hydrology	3

Choose one: EESC 430 Hydrology or EESC 450 Soils and the Environment 

Senior Year

Fall

EESC 485	Environmental Science Capstone 1	1
CS 170	Structured Programming	3

Spring

EESC 486	Environmental Science Capstone 2	1
EESC 410	Introduction to Geospatial Technology (Lec/Lab)	3/1
EESC 402	Environmental Research 2	1
EESC 450	Soils and the Environment	3

Choose one: EESC 430 Hydrology or EESC 450 Soils and the Environment 

Fall Even Year Entry

Freshman Year

Fall

EESC 150	Environmental Science (Lec/Lab)	3/1
CHEM 133	General Chemistry I (Lec/Lab)	3/1

Spring

CHEM 134	General Chemistry II (Lec/Lab)	3/1
EESC 170	Physical Geology (Lec/Lab)	3/1

Sophomore Year

Fall

CHEM 245	Survey of Organic Chemistry	3
PHYS 143	College Physics I (Lec/Lab)	4/1
EESC 210	Analytic Methods in Earth Science	3

Spring

EESC 220	Environmental Science Field Skills	3
EESC 160	Organismal Biology (Lec/Lab)	3/1
MATH 205	Statistics	3

Junior Year

Fall

CS 170	Structured Programming	3
EESC 360	Botany (Lec/Lab)	3/1
	Elective

Spring

EESC 410	Introduction to Geospatial Technology (Lec/Lab)	3/1
EESC 450	Soils and the Environment	3

Choose one: EESC 430 Hydrology or EESC 450 Soils and the Environment 

Senior Year

Fall

EESC 485	Environmental Science Capstone 1	1
EESC 310	Aquatic Biology & Ecology (Lec/Lab)	3/1
	Elective

Spring

EESC 486	Environmental Science Capstone 2	1
EESC 402	Environmental Research 2	1
EESC 430	Hydrology	3

Choose one: EESC 430 Hydrology or EESC 450 Soils and the Environment 

Outcomes

Students graduating from the University of Jamestown with the degree of Bachelor of Science and a major in environmental science will have the following:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
2. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
3. An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
4. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
5. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
6. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.