Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Coursework must include at least 30 credit hours earned in 300-level or above, of which 12 credit hours must be in the major.
See 4-year major guides for recommended order in which to take courses
https://www.lander.edu/academics/registrars-office/major-guides.html
General Education Requirements
(For approved courses see General Education: www.lander.edu/gen-ed.)
If all of the General Education requirements are met and/or waived, and the credit hours do not add up to at least 30, the General Education requirements are not complete. If below 30, additional General Education courses from any category must be taken until the total hours add up to at least 30 hours.
Major Program Requirements
Major Program Core Requirements
Major Program Electives (15-20 hours)
Choose five from the following (only one course can be at the 100-level):
Additional Electives (16-22 hours)
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Total Credit Hours: 120
Environmental Science Major
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that unites the physical and biological sciences with the social sciences and uses powerful sampling and modeling tools and analyses to address real world problems. Students will complete coursework in environmental science, biology, chemistry, social sciences, and statistics. Completing the environmental science program at Lander University will help to prepare students for a career in environmental science, sustainability, consulting, environmental policy, public health, governmental service, agriculture and forestry, and many other fields. This major also serves as an excellent foundation for students planning to enter graduate programs.
This program features extensive hands-on learning, both in the field and the laboratory. Students complete a series of courses specifically designed to build necessary skills to prepare them for the job market. Students will learn relevant field data sampling and collection techniques and how to organize and analyze data. They will learn to use GIS to create maps and complete spatial data analyses, and they will collect and analyze large datasets using modern statistical languages and machine learning models. Students will complete course-embedded projects and presentations aimed at audiences specific to practicing environmental scientists. Students also have the opportunity to complete internships and research projects relevant to their chosen career path.
The core requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science are BIOL 111, BIOL 306, BIOL 415, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, CHEM 221, CHEM 331, CHEM 420, ES 110 or ES 265, ES 355, ES 445, PSCI 112, and PSCI 499. Five required major electives are chosen from the following courses: BIOL 112, BIOL 213, BIOL 214, BIOL 303, BIOL 308, BIOL 313, BIOL 409, BIOL 421, CHEM 222, CHEM 260, CHEM 301, CHEM 330, CHEM 341, CHEM 360, CHEM 409, HIST 341, POLS 308, POLS 379, PUBH 310, PUBH 415, or SOCI 363.
Major courses are normally offered according to the following schedule.
Other specialized courses are offered as needed.
Environmental Science Goals
The goal of the environmental science program is to produce graduates who are prepared for a career in the field and for post-baccalaureate pursuits including graduate or professional schools.
Students graduating with a BS Degree in Environmental Science will:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the foundational concepts in environmental science,
2. successfully explain and apply the process of science by designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and developing and using quantitative and qualitative models relevant to environmental science, and
3. demonstrate appropriate writing and presentation skills for different audiences common in the discipline of environmental science.