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Bulletin: 2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin
Program: Environmental Science, B.S.
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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 |
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General Education |
40 credits |
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Core Requirements |
30 credits |
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Concentrations |
50-52 credits |
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Program Requirements |
General Education |
Communication Skills (9 credits) |
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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ENGL-101 Composition 1 or | | |
ENGL-111 Freshman English–Honors I | | |
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ENGL-102 Composition 2 or | | |
ENGL-112 Freshman English–Honors II or | | |
ENGL-113 Honors Seminar I | | |
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SPCOM-100 Fundamentals of Speech | | |
Analytical Reasoning and Natural Sciences (11 credits) |
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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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.
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Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)Courses must be from two or more areas including: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
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Contemporary Issues (3 credits)Courses must be selected from the list of approved contemporary issues courses. Recommend RES-A or RES-B course.
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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.
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Selectives (2 credits)Courses/credits may be selected from any category to meet the 40-credit requirement.
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Core Requirements |
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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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 | | |
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ENSC-349 Cooperative Education Experience or | | |
ENSC-398 Field Experience in Environmental Science or | | |
ENSC-449 Cooperative Education Experience | | |
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PHYS-358 Soil Science and Conservation | | |
Concentrations |
Aquatic Biology |
Required Courses (31 credits) |
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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BIO-260 Ichthyology - Wisconsin Fishes or | | |
BIO-452 Wetland Ecology | | |
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BIO-351 Ecology Laboratory | | |
BIO-450 Aquatic Ecology and Management | | |
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BIO-451 Research Methods in Environmental Science or | | |
ENSC-425 Environmental Science and Sustainability Capstone | | |
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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.
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Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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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.
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Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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BIO-2XX or higher
CHEM-2XX or higher
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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
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SOC-2XX or higher
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SPCOM-308 Speech Skills for Business and Industry | | |
Environmental Health |
Required Courses (43 credits) |
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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BIO-262 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health | | |
BIO-306 General Microbiology | | |
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BIO-336 Infection and Immunity or | | |
PHYS-458 Applied Watershed Hydrology | | |
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BIO-460 Epidemiology | | |
BIO-462 Environmental Toxicology | | |
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BIO-451 Research Methods in Environmental Science or | | |
ENSC-425 Environmental Science and Sustainability Capstone | | |
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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.
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Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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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 Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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BIO-324 Vascular Plant Taxonomy | | |
BIO-351 Ecology Laboratory | | |
BIO-253 Wildlife Techniques or | | |
BIO-260 Ichthyology - Wisconsin Fishes | | |
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BIO-451 Research Methods in Environmental Science or | | |
ENSC-425 Environmental Science and Sustainability Capstone | | |
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CHEM-452 Environmental Regulations Management | | |
GEOG-251 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | | |
GEOG-351 Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | | |
GEOG-451 Advanced Geographic Information Systems | | |
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PHYS-458 Applied Watershed Hydrology or | | |
BIO-450 Aquatic Ecology and Management or | | |
BIO-452 Wetland Ecology | | |
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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.
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Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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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 Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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BIO-322 Plant Pathology | | |
BIO-343 Plant Physiology | | |
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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 | | |
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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.
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Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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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 | | |
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PHYS-241 College Physics I or | | |
PHYS-281 University Physics I | | |
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PHYS-242 College Physics II or | | |
PHYS-282 University Physics II | | |
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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.
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Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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BIO-241 Ornamental Horticulture | | |
BIO-2XX or higher
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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
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LIT-275 Environmental Literature | | |
PHYS-2XX or higher
SOC-2XX or higher
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MATH-153 Calculus I (Recommended for students interested in graduate school) | | |
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