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Physical and Chemical Dynamics

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Physical & Space Sciences
  • Education & Human Development
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological & Biomedical Science
Climate change and its complex and myriad effects requires impactful action based on hard science. In this degree, you'll develop engineered solutions to environmental problems. Explore the intricacies of the chemical, physical and hydrogeological processes of the environment with the Physical and Chemical Dynamics emphasis of the Environmental Science Bachelor of Science. The rigorous curriculum shows students how to apply scientific principles to environmental conservation, and then teaches critical problem-solving skills to help students identify ways to overcome ecological challenges. The faculty challenges students to integrate concepts from biology, chemistry and physics to comprehend how different kinds of environments: agriculture, urban, forest, wetland function as systems. Upon graduation, students are equipped to apply that understanding to the planet's most pressing issues related to soil, water, air, human health and natural resources.
Sample Courses
  • ENVS 462: Environmental Soil and Water Chemistry
  • ENVS 470: Soil Physics
  • ENVS 482: Reclamation and Redevelopment of Impacted Lands
Career Fields
  • Industrial compliance
  • Pollution science
  • Air and water quality management
  • Environmental microbiology
  • Land, air and water remediation
Level of Math
Moderate Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
2nd Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Physical and Chemical Dynamics

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 English Composition I
3.00
MATH Calculus
3.00
ENVS 210 Fundamentals of Environmental Science
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
MCB 181R Introductory Biology I
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 English Composition II
3.00
ENVS 270 Critical Zone Science
3.00
General Chemistry I
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
ENVS 200 Introduction to Soil Science
3.00
ENVS 201 Introdcution to Soil Science laboratory
1.00
General Chemistry II
4.00
ENVS 275 Quantitative Skills in Natural Sciences
3.00
ENVS 195A Careers in Environmental Science
1.00
4th Semester
Credits
CHEM 241A Organic Chemistry
3.00
CHEM 243A Organic Chemistry Laboratory
1.00
MIC 205A Microbiology
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Internship, Teaching Workshop, or Independent Study
1.00
Physical and Chemical Dynamics Emphasis Core Course
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
ECOL 182R Introductory Biology II
3.00
Physics I
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Scientific Writing
3.00
Physical and Chemical Dynamics Emphasis Core Course
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
ENVS 305 Pollution Science
3.00
Statistics
3.00
Physical and Chemical Dynamics Emphasis Core Course
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
General Elective
1.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
Environmental Chemistry
3.00
ENVS 420 Environmental Physics
3.00
Ecology
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
ENVS 480 Environmental Assessment
3.00
Second Language
4.00
8th Semester
Credits
ENVS 430R Environmental Monitoring/Remediation
3.00
ENVS 430L Env. Monitoring/Remediation Laboratory
1.00
Second Language
4.00
Physical and Chemical Dynamics Emphasis Elective
3.00
Physical and Chemical Dynamics Emphasis Elective
3.00

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