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Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Law, Policy & Social Justice
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Agricultural Sciences
Interested in the policies that responsibly manage our planet's natural resources? Learn everything you need to know to meet the needs of a growing population. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Water Resource Economics prepares students to become responsible leaders in the management of natural resources through coursework in quantitative methods, economics, politics and communication. Students not only learn how to formulate policies for responsibly managing natural resources, but they also gain skills in business management, human resources, and food and fiber production. Nationally recognized for its teaching and research, the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics adheres to a tradition of discovery, education and service. Faculty and students vigorously engage in research in environmental and natural resource policy, regional economics and development, and agricultural production and marketing.
Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Correctly identify and define an economic problem; gather information and evaluate alternative approaches using appropriate theories and tools; propose and implement solutions; and evaluate the approach. Communication; Communicate precisely in written, spoken, and graphical form to economist and non-economist audiences. Leadership & Collaboration; Collaborate effectively while demonstrating initiative and leadership as appropriate in workplace settings.
Sample Courses
  • AREC 150: Sustaining Life: The Global Economy of Food
  • AREC 210: Understanding the World of Commerce
  • AREC 479: Economics of Water Management and Policy
Career Fields
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Environmental regulation
  • Law
  • Public policy
  • Graduate studies
Level of Math
Moderate Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
2nd Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Environmental Science

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
GE Moderate Math Strand
3.00
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
First Semester Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
Additional Math I
3.00
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Semester Second Language
4.00
ECON 200, Basic Economic Issues, Introductory Economics
3.00
BE120 or MIS111, Computer Skills II
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Additional Math II
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Communication Skills
3.00
Elective
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
AREC 304, Production & Consumption Analysis, Microeconomics
3.00
AREC 339, Economic Statistics, Core I Statistics
3.00
Focus Area Course
3.00
Focus Area Course Upper Division
3.00
Focus Area Course Upper Division
3.00
AREC 397, Preparing for Career & Life Success
1.00
6th Semester
Credits
Communication Skills
3.00
AREC 360, The Poverty & Development of Nations, Core III
3.00
ECON 331, Macroeconomic Analysis & Policy, Macroeconomics
3.00
AREC 297, Excel Applications for Economic Analysis, Computer Skills I
1.00
Focus Area Course Upper Division
3.00
Focus Area Course Upper Division
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
AREC 464, Economics of Policy Analysis, Core III
3.00
Core II Environmental Economics
3.00
Focus Area Course Upper Division
3.00
Focus Area Course Upper Division
3.00
Elective
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
AREC 403, Economics of Data Analysis, Core III
3.00
AREC 479, Economic Analysis of Water, Food and Environmental Policies, Core III
3.00
Elective Upper Division
3.00
Elective
3.00

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