Environmental Science
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
- Architecture, Planning & Development
- Education & Human Development
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Agricultural Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Science
Using biological principles, unearth the mysteries of ecology to help build a sustainable future - for nature and for society. The Biosphere emphasis of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science explores the interactions of microbes, plants, animals and humans with their physical and chemical environment. Students learn how to apply biological principles to biodiversity while gaining a broad understanding of habitat conservation, restoration and rehabilitation. Field experience tailored to students' interests arms them with the expertise, confidence and connections to critically evaluate and address sustainable management and remediation of the environment. The curriculum prepares students to solve environmental and human health challenges in this time of rapid ecological change.
Sample Courses
- ECOL 310: Living in Symbiosis
- RNR 316: Natural Resources Ecology
- ENVS 477: Principles of Ecotoxicology
Career Fields
- Public and environmental health
- Environmental consulting
- Park
- Public lands conservation
- Natural resource management
- Environmental microbiology
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Environmental Science
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 Chemtry II
4.00
ENVS 195A Careers in Environmental Science
1.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Organic Chemistry
4.00
MIC 205A Microbiology
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Internship, Teaching Workshop, or Independent Study
1.00
Biosphere Emphasis Core
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
ECOL 182R Introductory Biology II
3.00
Physics
4.00
ENVS 275 Quantitative Skills in Natural Sciences
3.00
Scientific Writing
3.00
RNR 316 or ECOL 302 Ecology
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
ENVS 305 Pollution Science
3.00
Biosphere Emphasis Core
3.00
Biosphere Emphasis Core
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
Environmental Chemistry
3.00
ENVS 420 Environmental Physics
3.00
Ecology
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
Biosphere Emphasis Elective
3.00
Biosphere Emphasis Elective
3.00
General Elective
1.00