Environmental Science - Environmental Chemistry, B.S.

Departmental Requirements

Environmental Sciences majors Environmental Chemistry track must complete 120 semester hours: 42 semester hours in general education courses, 29 semester of hours in program core courses, 43 semester hours in program supportive courses and 6 semester hours in electives.  Students are required to take independent study and/or undergraduate research in their junior or senior year. Most faculty are actively involved in research projects with undergraduate students. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in both lecture and laboratory component to progress to the next course in the sequence.

Objectives

The program in Environmental Sciences has been developed to:

1. Create in the student abilities of critical and reflective thought relating to the many aspects of environmental concerns.
2. Train students to use the interdisciplinary approach involving the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Sciences and Economics.
3. Provide students with the academic curricula necessary to develop a strong understanding and knowledge of the environment.
4. Impart students with laboratory techniques and skills required to conduct scientific investigation.
5. Train students, through example, mentoring and personal experience, to develop chemical, biological, physical and social skills, and to conduct environmental research.

Career Opportunities

A degree in Environmental Sciences prepares students for employment in both newly evolving and conventional scientific fields related to Environmental Sciences. It also prepares students to pursue graduate and professional degrees in the Environmental Sciences, Toxicology, and related fields. Graduates are employed as Water Treatment Plant Managers, Air Pollution Supervisors, Marine Biologists, Energy & Environment Specialists, Environmental Chemists/Biologists, Oceanographers, Soil Conservationists and Fisheries Scientists among many other fields. The program offers two options.

Environmental Science - Environmental Chemistry Option

Students must complete 120 semester hours: 42 semester hours in general education courses, 29 semester of hours in program core courses, 43 semester hours in program supportive courses and 6 semester hours in program electives. Students are required, to take independent study and undergraduate research in their junior or senior year. Most faculty are actively involved in research projects with undergraduate students. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in both lecture and laboratory component to progress to the next course in the sequence.