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The program includes a set of "core" courses ath provide the student with the necessary background in chemistry, earth science, physics, biology, and mathematics to move into either an earth science or a chemistry emphasis in the upper division courses. Students choose an emphasis in either Chemistry or Earth Science for upper level course work. Students with either emphasis will come together their senior year in a multidisciplinary seminar in Environmental Science. Total credits required for a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science in 122, including 30 credits in General Education, 24 credits as Free Elective (could be 27 credits if the Information Technology requirement is satisfied with the Environmental Sciences Program), 50 credits of core courses, and 18 credits of Environmental Science electives taken with an emphasis in either Chemistry or Earth Science.
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The natural systems that
constitute the Earth's environment are in continuous mutual interactions. These
interactions occur on spatial scales that range from microscopic to global and on temporal
scales that range from fractions of a second to million of years. Scientific efforts
to understand how the activities of humans affect the workings of such a complex
arrangement must properly involve the identification and study of the fundamental
processes operating at present in the Earth's environment. Furthermore, to apply
such knowledge with skill, insight and perspective, information must also be acquired on
the extent to which ancient environmental conditions on the Earth may have differed from
those observed today, and how such changes affected life on the planet. An
intellectual and practical scientific problem of such vast scope must be approached in an
interdisciplinary manner. This interdisciplinary requirement is important not only
for students who will become professional environmental scientists, but also for those who
want a solid scientific foundation for post-graduate training in environmental law, public
policy, business, etc.