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.)

University Core Curriculum (Traditional) Specified Course Requirements: Quantitative Literacy: MAT 108 Scientific Inquiry: BIO 110

Major Requirements (36 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 Geographic Information Systems 3 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.
PS 314 - Environmental Policy and Law 3 Cr. Hrs.

Experiential Learning Choice (1 Cr. Hr.)

Choose one of the following options:

BIO 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
OR
CHE 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
AND
BIO 453 - Research Presentation 0 Cr. Hrs.
OR
BIO 495 - Internship 1-3 Cr. Hrs.

Biology Upper Level Electives (12 Cr. Hrs.)

Choose 12 credit hours from the courses below: NOTE: Only 2 credits may be counted from the following: BIO 452 BIO 492 BIO 495 CHE 452

BIO 305 - Comparative Anatomy and Vertebrate Development 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 317 - Tropical Ecology 3 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 318 - Tropical Ecology Lab 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 326 - Animal Behavior 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 335 - Ornithology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 365 - Herpetology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 380 - Field Botany 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 400 - Animal Physiology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 405 - Invertebrate Zoology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 415 - Conservation Genetics 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 425 - Wetlands Biology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 435 - Field Zoology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 440 - Parasitology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 492 - Current Topics in Biology 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 495 - Internship 1-3 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.

Biology 400-Level Lab Course Elective (4 Cr. Hrs.)

Choose one of the following:

BIO 400 - Animal Physiology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 405 - Invertebrate Zoology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 415 - Conservation Genetics 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 425 - Wetlands Biology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 435 - Field Zoology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 440 - Parasitology 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 (22-23 Cr. Hrs.)

Suggested Eight Semester Sequence

Sixth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

BIO 351 - Methods in Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
Intercultural Inquiry - Core Curriculum (Traditional) 3 Cr. Hrs.
General Electives 7-8 Cr. Hrs.
Major Electives 3-4 Cr. Hrs.

Seventh Semester (14 Cr. Hrs.)

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

Eighth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

CTI 4** - Contemporary Issues 3 Cr. Hrs.
Major Electives 7 Cr. Hrs.
General Electives 6 Cr. Hrs.