Environmental Science, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies is a flexible, broad-based, and relevant curriculum intended to prepare students for entry-level job opportunities in environmental consulting, education, and research arenas as well as for graduate degree programs in a variety of related fields. In addition to addressing scientific theory and practice, knowledge of the natural world, and legal aspects, Anderson University’s emphasis on the integration of faith and learning provides a unique opportunity to add the creation care elements of stewardship, ethics, and wilderness spirituality to the environmental studies dialogue.

Specific Grade Requirements: Must earn a C or higher in CHE 111 .

Degree Requirements (120 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

Gold Core Curriculum (Traditional)

Specified Course Requirements:

Quantitative Literacy: MAT 108
Scientific Inquiry: BIO 110

Major Requirements (47-48 Cr. Hrs.)

BIO 111 - Principles of Biology 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 130 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 212 - Principles of Biology 3 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 220 - Ecology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 251 - Scientific Communication 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 351 - Methods in Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 355 - Conservation Biology 3 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 358 - Intro to GIS 1 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 112 - General Chemistry 2 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 113 - General Chemistry 1 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 114 - General Chemistry 2 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
Research or Internship (1 Cr. Hrs.)
BIO 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 453 - Research Presentation 0 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 495 - Internship 1-3 Cr. Hrs.
Major Electives (15-16 Cr. Hrs., 8 Cr. Hrs. at the 400-level)
BIO 305 - Comparative Anatomy and Vertebrate Development 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 315 - Introduction to Marine Biology 3 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 335 - Ornithology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 400 - Animal Physiology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 425 - Wetlands Biology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 430 - Field Biology 4 Cr. Hrs.

Cognate Requirements (3-4 Cr. Hrs.)

Choose one:

MAT 107 - College Trigonometry 3 Cr. Hrs.
MAT 140 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus 1 4 Cr. Hrs.

General Electives (27-29 Cr. Hrs.)

Suggested Eight Semester Sequence

Seventh Semester (14 Cr. Hrs.)

CON 3** - Connections 3 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 453 - Research Presentation 0 Cr. Hrs.
OR
BIO 495 - Internship 1-3 Cr. Hrs.
Major Electives 4 Cr. Hrs.
Electives 6 Cr. Hrs.

Eighth Semester (13 Cr. Hrs.)

CTI 4** - Contemporary Issues 3 Cr. Hrs.
Major Electives 4 Cr. Hrs.
Electives 6 Cr. Hrs.

Environmental Science, B.S.

Degree Requirements (120 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

Major Requirements (47-48 Cr. Hrs.)

Cognate Requirements (3-4 Cr. Hrs.)

General Electives (27-29 Cr. Hrs.)

Suggested Eight Semester Sequence

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Second Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Third Semester (14-15 Cr. Hrs.)

Fourth Semester (15-16 Cr. Hrs.)

Fifth Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Sixth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Seventh Semester (14 Cr. Hrs.)

Eighth Semester (13 Cr. Hrs.)