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Bulletin: 2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin Program: Environmental Science, B.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Environmental Science, B.S.

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Introduction

Graduates obtaining a B.S. in Environmental Science are well-prepared to meet today’s rapidly shifting global career demands and to face opportunities focused on environmental preservation, restoration, and sustainable management. Four concentrations are designed to prepare students for professional careers and/or advanced studies. These concentrations provide proficiency and expertise in the areas of: Land Resources, Plant Science Innovations, Aquatic Biology, and Environmental Health. Upon completion of the environmental science program, students will possess a strong foundation of environmental science, use problem-solving skills, and apply theoretical principles to research, geographic information systems, statistical applications and sustainability modeling. Students are introduced to various components of industry via a required internship. Graduates are prepared to solve real life environmental problems as a result of practical skills developed in the field and in the lab. The focus on global ethical responsibility combined with communication and teamwork enhance students’ professionalism and social awareness for success in individual and collaborative settings.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for graduation 120-122 credits  
General Education 40 credits  
Core Requirements 30 credits  
Concentrations 50-52 credits  

Program Requirements

General Education

40 credits required

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
ENGL-101 Composition 1 or
ENGL-111 Freshman English–Honors I

 

ENGL-102 Composition 2 or
ENGL-112 Freshman English–Honors II or
ENGL-113 Honors Seminar I

 

SPCOM-100 Fundamentals of Speech

Analytical Reasoning and Natural Sciences (11 credits)

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
CHEM-135 College Chemistry I
PHYS-258 Introduction to Geology
MATH-121 Introductory College Mathematics II

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Courses must be from two or more areas including art history, creative arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, music appreciation, performing arts, and philosophy.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Courses must be from two or more areas including: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. 

Contemporary Issues (3 credits)

Courses must be selected from the list of approved contemporary issues courses. Recommend RES-A or RES-B course. 

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses. Recommend RES-A or RES-B course. 

Selectives (2 credits)

Courses/credits may be selected from any category to meet the 40-credit requirement. 

Core Requirements

30 credits required

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
BIO-242 Botany
BIO-252 Zoology
BIO-350 Ecology
BIO-386 Introduction to Biostatistical Analysis
CHEM-136 College Chemistry II
ENGL-410 Scientific Communication
ENSC-101 Environmental Science Profession

 

ENSC-349 Cooperative Education Experience or
ENSC-398 Field Experience in Environmental Science or
ENSC-449 Cooperative Education Experience

 

PHYS-358 Soil Science and Conservation

Concentrations

Aquatic Biology

Required Courses (31 credits)
Course NameTerm TakenGrade
BIO-260 Ichthyology - Wisconsin Fishes  or
BIO-452 Wetland Ecology

 

 

BIO-351 Ecology Laboratory
BIO-450 Aquatic Ecology and Management

 

 

BIO-451 Research Methods in Environmental Science  or
ENSC-425 Environmental Science and Sustainability Capstone

 

 

CHEM-331 Quantitative Analysis
CHEM-335 Instrumental Methods of Analysis
GEOG-251 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
GEOG-351 Intermediate Geographic Information Systems
GEOG-451 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
Aquatic Biology Concentration - Selectives 1 (12 cr.)

If not taken to satisfy other Aquatic Biology requirements, the following courses may be used to satisfy this selective requirement.

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
BIO-260 Ichthyology - Wisconsin Fishes
BIO-270 Natural History of the Neotropics
BIO-306 General Microbiology
BIO-325 Aquatic Vascular Plant Taxonomy
BIO-332 Genetics
BIO-452 Wetland Ecology
GEOG-452 Geographic Information Systems Research Analysis
PHYS-458 Applied Watershed Hydrology
RC-440 Environmental Leadership & Sustainable Management
Aquatic Biology Concentration - Selectives 2 (7 cr.)

The following may be used to satisfy this requirement. 

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
  • BIO-2XX or higher
  • CHEM-2XX or higher
  • GEOG-310 Geography of Food
    LIT-275 Environmental Literature
    MATH-153 Calculus I
  • PAX-2XX or higher
  • PHYS-2XX or higher
  • RC-2XX or higher
  • SOC-2XX or higher
  • SPCOM-308 Speech Skills for Business and Industry

    Environmental Health

    Required Courses (43 credits)
    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    BIO-262 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health
    BIO-306 General Microbiology

     

    BIO-336 Infection and Immunity or
    PHYS-458 Applied Watershed Hydrology

     

    BIO-460 Epidemiology
    BIO-462 Environmental Toxicology

     

    BIO-451 Research Methods in Environmental Science or
    ENSC-425 Environmental Science and Sustainability Capstone

     

    CHEM-201 Organic Chemistry I
    CHEM-353 Environmental Chemistry
    FN-105 Food Service Sanitation
    MATH-153 Calculus I
    PHYS-241 College Physics I
    RC-381 Principles of Occupational Risk Control/Safety
    RC-440 Environmental Leadership & Sustainable Management
    Environmental Health Concentration - Selectives (7 credits)

    If not taken to satisfy other Environmental Health requirements, the following courses may be used to satisfy this selective requirement. 

    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    BIO-234 Physiology and Anatomy
    BIO-270 Natural History of the Neotropics
    BIO-336 Infection and Immunity
    BIO-355 Entomology
    BIO-358 Introductory Pharmacology
    BIO-360 Introduction to Neuroscience
    BIO-362 Advanced Physiology
    BIO-406 Food Microbiology
    CHEM-204 Organic Chemistry II Lecture
    CHEM-206 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
    CHEM-311 Biochemistry
    CHEM-331 Quantitative Analysis
    GEOG-310 Geography of Food
    INMGT-400 Organizational Leadership
    MATH-154 Calculus II
    PHYS-458 Applied Watershed Hydrology
    RC-383 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

    Land Resources

    Required Courses (34-36 credits)
    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    BIO-324 Vascular Plant Taxonomy
    BIO-351 Ecology Laboratory
    BIO-253 Wildlife Techniques or
    BIO-260 Ichthyology - Wisconsin Fishes

     

    BIO-451 Research Methods in Environmental Science or
    ENSC-425 Environmental Science and Sustainability Capstone

     

    CHEM-452 Environmental Regulations Management
    GEOG-251 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
    GEOG-351 Intermediate Geographic Information Systems
    GEOG-451 Advanced Geographic Information Systems

     

    PHYS-458 Applied Watershed Hydrology or
    BIO-450 Aquatic Ecology and Management or
    BIO-452 Wetland Ecology

     

    RC-440 Environmental Leadership & Sustainable Management
    Land Resources Concentration - Selectives (14-16 credits)

    If not taken to satisfy other Land Resources requirements, the following courses may be used to satisfy this selective requirement. 

    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    BIO-241 Ornamental Horticulture
    BIO-253 Wildlife Techniques
    BIO-260 Ichthyology - Wisconsin Fishes
    BIO-270 Natural History of the Neotropics
    BIO-322 Plant Pathology
    BIO-323 Dendrology
    BIO-325 Aquatic Vascular Plant Taxonomy
    BIO-332 Genetics
    BIO-342 Arboriculture
    BIO-343 Plant Physiology
    BIO-355 Entomology
    BIO-450 Aquatic Ecology and Management
    BIO-452 Wetland Ecology
    BIO-460 Epidemiology
    BIO-462 Environmental Toxicology
    CHEM-331 Quantitative Analysis
    CHEM-335 Instrumental Methods of Analysis
    CHEM-353 Environmental Chemistry
    GEOG-452 Geographic Information Systems Research Analysis
    PHYS-458 Applied Watershed Hydrology
    SPCOM-308 Speech Skills for Business and Industry

    Plant Science Innovations

    Required Courses (17 credits)
    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    BIO-322 Plant Pathology
    BIO-343 Plant Physiology

     

    BIO-451 Research Methods in Environmental Science or
    BIO-489 Advanced Biology Experience or
    CHEM-489 Advanced Chemistry Experience or
    ENSC-425 Environmental Science and Sustainability Capstone

     

    CHEM-201 Organic Chemistry I
    CHEM-331 Quantitative Analysis
    Plant Science Innovations Concentration - Selectives 1 (20 credits)

    If not taken to satisfy other Plant Science Innovations requirements, the following courses may be used to satisfy this selective requirement. 

    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    BIO-253 Wildlife Techniques
    BIO-306 General Microbiology
    BIO-323 Dendrology
    BIO-324 Vascular Plant Taxonomy
    BIO-332 Genetics
    BIO-342 Arboriculture
    BIO-351 Ecology Laboratory
    BIO-370 Biotechnology
    BIO-470 Advanced Biotechnology
    CHEM-204 Organic Chemistry II Lecture
    CHEM-206 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
    CHEM-301 Physical Chemistry Lecture
    CHEM-311 Biochemistry
    CHEM-335 Instrumental Methods of Analysis
    CHEM-353 Environmental Chemistry
    MATH-153 Calculus I
    MATH-154 Calculus II

     

    PHYS-241 College Physics I  or
    PHYS-281 University Physics I

     

    PHYS-242 College Physics II or
    PHYS-282 University Physics II

     

    PHYS-458 Applied Watershed Hydrology  or
    RC-440 Environmental Leadership & Sustainable Management
    Plant Science Innovations Concentration - Selectives 2 (13 credits)

    The following may be used to satisfy the requirement.

    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    BIO-241 Ornamental Horticulture
  • BIO-2XX or higher
  • BUACT-206 Introduction to Financial Accounting
    BUACT-207 Introduction-Corporate and Managerial Accounting
    BUMGT-304 Principles of Management
    BUMKG-330 Principles of Marketing
  • CHEM-2XX or higher
  • GEOG-3XX or higher
  • LIT-275 Environmental Literature
  • PHYS-2XX or higher
  • SOC-2XX or higher
  • MATH-153 Calculus I (Recommended for students interested in graduate school)
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