Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Resource Science

Mission Statement
Environmental and Resource Sciences is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the interaction of processes that shape our natural environment. Environmental Science studies the interplay among humankind and other species and the physical, chemical, and biological processes that regulate the function of both natural and engineered environments. Environmental science seeks to model and describe environmental processes to understand their effects upon humankind and consider the reciprocal effects of human activities on these

The degree program in Environmental and Resource Sciences allows students to develop the skills and interdisciplinary understanding needed to deal with environmental issues by building on a foundation in mathematics, natural sciences, and social policy. The environmental and resource science program is designed to provide the broad general and scientific knowledge appropriate to a variety of careers in resource management. The program prepares students for advanced professional degrees in environmental science. The program also serves students who would like to teach natural science in secondary schools and prefer an interdisciplinary approach.
Learning Outcomes
The student will learn the dynamic physical and chemical processes of the Earth and its atmosphere and understand them as life-support systems.
The student will learn about ecological relationships of organisms interacting with their physical environment.

The student will learn the impacts human activities have on natural ecosystems and learn how to interact with our natural environment in a sustainable way.

Curriculum

  1. College Core Curriculum ....................................................................... 39 - 42

    1. English (3-6 credits)
      1. ENG 101 – Composition I ................................................................. 3
      2. ENG 102 – Composition II ................................................................ 3

        3. Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101.

    2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
      1. CEP 121 – Introduction to the College Experience ................................................................... 1
      2. CEP 122 – Enhancing Academic Success......................................................................................1

    3. Mathematics (4-5 credits)
      1. MATH 128 – Pre-calculus and Trigonometry or higher (MATH 181 recommended) ........................................ 5

    4. Natural Sciences (8 credits)
      1. CHEM 121 – General Chemistry I....................................................................... 4
      2. CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II.................................................................. 4

    5. Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

    6. Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

    7. Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

    8. Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

    9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Learning section of the Core Curriculum

  2. Major Requirements................................................................................59 - 63

    1. BIOL 122 – Desert Plants......................................................................... 3
    2. BIOL 196 – Principles of Modern Biology I.................................................................... 4
    3. BIOL 197 – Principles of Modern Biology II................................................................... 4
    4. BIOL 305 – Introduction to Conservation Biology.......................................... 3
    5. BIOL 341 – Principles of Ecology..................................................................... 3
    6. ENV 101 – Introduction to Environmental Sciences................................................................... 3
    7. ENV 260 – Environmental Measurements & Analysis..................................................................... 4
    8. ENV 345 – Environmental Regulations, History, Law & Methods.................................................................... 3
    9. ENV 480 – Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Management........................................................................... 4
    10. GEOG 117 – Introduction to Meteorology............................................................................. 3
    11. GEOL 101 – Geology: Exploring Planet Earth.......................................................................... 4
    12. NRES 210 – Environmental Pollution.................................................................... 3
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    13. NRES 304 – Principles of Hydrology.................................................................................. 3
    14. NRES 322 – Soils........................................................................... 3
    15. NRES 416 – Internship.................................................................................. 1-3
    16. NRES 467 – Regional and Global Issues in Environmental Science..................................................................... 3
    17. NRES 485 – Special Topics........................................................................ 1-3
    18. PHYS 151 – General Physics I.................................................................... 4
    19. STAT 391 – Statistics for Biological Sciences................................................................... 3
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Science
College Core Curriculum ........................................................................... 39-42
Major Requirements ......................................................... 59-63
Electives (at least 16 credits must be upper division).......................................... 23-36
Total Credits....................................................................... 128

 

Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Resource Science with a Concentration in Graduate School

Curriculum

  1. College Core Curriculum ....................................................................... 42-45

    1. English (3-6 credits)
      1. ENG 101 – Composition I ................................................................. 3
      2. ENG 102 – Composition II ................................................................ 3

        3. Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101.

    2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
      1. CEP 121 – Introduction to the College Experience ................................................................... 1
      2. CEP 122 – Enhancing Academic Success.......................................................................................1

    3. Mathematics (4-8 credits)
      1. MATH 181 – Calculus I.......................................................................... 4
      2. MATH 182 – Calculus II......................................................................... 4

        3. Note: MATH 283 - Calculus III recommended. Students who have taken a more advanced mathematics course than MATH 182 will have fulfilled the Mathematics requirement.

    4. Natural Science (8 credits)
      1. CHEM 121 – General Chemistry I....................................................................... 4
      2. CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II.................................................................. 4

    5. Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

    6. Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

    7. Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

    8. Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

    9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Learning section of Core Curriculum

  2. Major Requirements......................................................................................................59 - 63

    1. BIOL 122 – Desert Plants......................................................................... 3
    2. BIOL 196 – Principles of Modern Biology I.................................................................... 4
    3. BIOL 197 – Principles of Modern Biology II................................................................... 4
    4. BIOL 305 – Introduction to Conservation Biology.................................................................. 3
    5. BIOL 341 – Principles of Ecology..................................................................... 3
    6. ENV 260 – Environmental Measurements & Analysis..................................................................... 4
    7. ENV 345 – Environmental Regulations, History, Law & Methods.................................................................... 4
    8. ENV 480 – Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Management........................................................................... 3
    9. GEOG 117 – Introduction to Meteorology............................................................................. 3
    10. GEOL 101 – Geology: Exploring Planet Earth.......................................................................... 4
    11. NRES 210 – Environmental Pollution.................................................................... 3
    12. NRES 304 – Principles of Hydrology.................................................................................. 3
    13. NRES 322 – Soils........................................................................... 3
    14. NRES 416 – Internship.................................................................................. 1-3
    15. NRES 467 – Regional and Global Issues in Environmental Science................. 3
    16. NRES 485 – Special Topics........................................................................ 1-3
    17. PHYS 151 – General Physics I.................................................................... 4
    18. STAT 391 – Statistics for Biological Sciences................................................................... 3

  3. Graduate School Concentration...................................................18 - 20 credits

    1. CHEM 241 – Organic Chemistry I................................................................................ 4
    2. CHEM 242 – Organic Chemistry II............................................................................... 4
    3. ENV 201 – Environmental Toxicology................................................................................ 3
    4. NRES 416 - Internship.................................................................................................1-3
    5. NRES 432 – Advanced Environmental Toxicology.................................................................. 3
    6. NRES 435 – Conservation of Natural Resources.............................................................. 3

 

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Science with a Concentration in Graduate School
College Core Curriculum ........................................................................... 42-45
Major Requirements ......................................................... 59-63
Graduate School Concentration..........................................18-20
Electives.................................................................................3-18
Total Credits....................................................................... 128

 

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Science with a Concentration in Secondary Education

Curriculum

  1. College Core Curriculum ....................................................................... 39 - 42

    1. English (3-6 credits)
      1. ENG 101 – Composition I ................................................................. 3
      2. ENG 102 – Composition II ................................................................ 3
        Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101.

    2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
      1. CEP 121 – Introduction to the College Experience ................................................................... 1
      2. CEP 122 – Enhancing Academic Success.........................................1

    3. Mathematics (4 -5 credits)
      1. MATH 128 – Pre-calculus and Trigonometry or (MATH 181 recommended)................................................ 5

    4. Natural Science (8 credits)
      1. CHEM 121 – General Chemistry I....................................................................... 4
      2. CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II.................................................................. 4
    5. Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

    6. Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

    7. Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

    8. Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

    9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Learning section of the Core Curriculum

  2. II. Major Requirements................................................................................................47 - 49

    1. BIOL 122 – Desert Plants......................................................................... 3
    2. BIOL 196 – Principles of Modern Biology I.................................................................... 4
    3. BIOL 197 – Principles of Modern Biology II................................................................... 4
    4. BIOL 305 – Introduction to Conservation Biology................................................ 3
    5. BIOL 341 – Principles of Ecology..................................................................... 3
    6. ENV 101 – Introduction to Environmental Sciences................................................................... 3
    7. GEOG 117 – Introduction to Meteorology............................................................................. 3
    8. GEOL 101 – Geology: Exploring Planet Earth.......................................................................... 4
    9. NRES 210 – Environmental Pollution.................................................................... 3
    10. NRES 304 – Principles of Hydrology.................................................................................. 3
    11. NRES 322 – Soils........................................................................... 3
    12. NRES 416 – Internship.................................................................................. 1-3
    13. NRES 467 – Regional and Global Issues in Environmental Science..................................................................... 3
    14. PHYS 151 – General Physics I.................................................................... 4
    15. STAT 391 – Statistics for Biological Sciences................................................................... 3

  3. Secondary Education Concentration.................................................................. 42
    1. EDRL 427 -Teaching Writing across School Curriculum (formerly CI 467)...................3
    2. EDRL 471 - Language Acquisition, Developement and Learning (formerly CI 456)........3
    3. EDSC 321 - Secondary Pedagogy I (formerly CI 350).......3
    4. EDSC 403- Teaching Methods Secondary (specific subject area) (formerly CI 370).............3
    5. EDSC 404 - Secondary Pedagogy II (formerly CI 450)................3
    6. EDSC 483 – Secondary Supervised Teaching Internship (formerly CI 551)...........................12
    7. EDSP 411 - Students with Disabilities in General Education Settings (formerly CI 409).............3
    8. EDU 250 – Foundations of Education (formerly EDU 202)................................3
    9. EL 401 - Law & Ethics for Educators............ 3
    10. PSY 307 - Principles of Educational Psychology            3
    11. PSY 434 - Developmental Psychology: Adolescence to Adulthood................3

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Science with a Concentration in Secondary Education
College Core Curriculum ........................................................................... 39-42
Major Requirements .........................................................47-49
Education Concentration ..................................................................... 42
Electives................................................................................. 0-6
Total Credits....................................................................... 128

 

Environmental & Resource Science Minor

  1. ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences.......................................................3
  2. 200-level ENV or NRES course...3
  3. Upper division ENV or NRES courses...9
  4. Select one of the following:
    5. GEOG 117 - Introduction to Meterology...3
    OR
    GEOL 101 - Geology: Exploring Planet Earth...3