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Environmental Studies

Davidson College · Davidson, NC

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Environmental Studies
CIP
26.1310
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
198385
CourseShelf checklist
CK_198385_34a198d0
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Environmental Studies Interdisciplinary Major (B.A. or B.S. Degree)

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    Degree Requirements

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      Bachelor of Arts Degree - Social Science and Humanities Tracks

      7 items
      1. (3) Interdisciplinary Overview Courses (ENV 101, ENV 102, ENV 103)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. These three courses may be taken in any sequence.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. At least two must be completed by the end of the sophomore year and the third must be completed by the end of the junior year.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. (3) Depth Component Courses chosen from the Environmental Social Science Track or the Environmental Humanities Track.
        Not resolved to a course
      5. (1) Methodology course directly related to the eventual capstone
        Not resolved to a course
      6. (2) Breadth Component Courses - one from each of the other two tracks
        Not resolved to a course
      7. (1) Capstone Course (ENV 498 )
        Not resolved to a course

      Bachelor of Science Degree - Natural Science Track

      8 items
      1. (3) Interdisciplinary Overview Courses (ENV 101 , ENV 102 , ENV 103 )
        Not resolved to a course
      2. These three courses may be taken in any sequence.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. At least two must be completed y the end of the sophomore year and the third must e completed by the end of the junior year.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. (3) Depth Component Courses, chosen from the Environmental Natural Science Track
        Not resolved to a course
      5. at least two of these must be chosen from the approved list of Applied Environmental Science courses
        Not resolved to a course
      6. (1) Methodology course directly related to the eventual capstone
        Not resolved to a course
      7. (2) Breadth Component Courses - one from each of the other two tracks
        Not resolved to a course
      8. (1) Capstone Course (ENV 498 )
        Not resolved to a course

      Depth Component (3 courses)

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        Methodology Course (1 course)

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          Breadth Component

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            Notes

            8 items
            1. Both degree options require students to complete a capstone project that is significant, situated, and original in its application. This project is integrated within ENV 498 - Environmental Studies Capstone , and it is based upon the depth component courses (including methodology) completed prior to enrolling in ENV 498. Capstone project proposals are due in April of the junior year, although some summer research funding proposals are due as early as January.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Students may not choose both the ENV major and the ENV interdisciplinary minor.
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            3. No more than two electives at the 100-level may count for the major, including no more than one 100-level elective in the Depth Component.
              Not resolved to a course
            4. A maximum of two courses may count towards the ENV major and a second major, minor, or interdisciplinary minor.
              Not resolved to a course
            5. No more than two courses taken away from Davidson may count toward the major. After the Registrar has granted transfer credit, students may petition the ENV faculty to approve transfer courses for the major.
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            6. Students may petition the ENV faculty to approve independent studies for the major. A maximum of two independent studies may count toward the major.
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            7. The following courses must be taken at Davidson: ENV 101 , ENV 102 , ENV 103 , and ENV 498 . Exceptions must be approved by the ENV faculty.
              Not resolved to a course
            8. Careful course planning is important for all ENV majors, particularly for students who plan to study abroad and those who plan to do graduate work in an environmental field.
              Not resolved to a course

            Honors in Environmental Studies

            5 items
            1. have a 3.2 GPA overall by the time of graduation;
              Not resolved to a course
            2. have a 3.5 GPA in the major by the time of graduation;
              Not resolved to a course
            3. have successfully completed a year-long project that: a) includes work done for ENV 498 - Environmental Studies Capstone , and b) a grade of A or A- in ENV 497 - Honors Research ;
              Not resolved to a course
            4. have successfully completed the year-long project as assessed by an interdisciplinary three-person committee including at least two core ENV faculty;
              Not resolved to a course
            5. have successfully defended the year-long project in an oral defense.
              Not resolved to a course

            Environmental Studies Interdisciplinary Minor

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              Interdisciplinary Minor Requirements

              7 items
              1. (3) Interdisciplinary Overview Courses, to be completed by the end of the junior year
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              2. ENV 120
                Introduction to Environmental Geology +Lab
                As published: “Introduction to Environmental Geology +Lab or ENV 101 - Environmental Science +Lab”
              3. ENV 102
              4. ENV 103
              5. (1) Environmental Natural Science course
                Not resolved to a course
              6. (1) Environmental Social Science course
                Not resolved to a course
              7. (1) Environmental Humanities course
                Not resolved to a course

              Notes

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              1. No more than one course may count toward the student’s major and the interdisciplinary minor.
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              2. No more than two electives at the 100-level may count towards the interdisciplinary minor.
                Not resolved to a course
              3. A grade of C- or higher is required in all courses applied toward the interdisciplinary minor.
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              4. No courses applied toward the interdisciplinary minor may be taken pass/fail.
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              5. No more than two courses taken away from Davidson may count toward the interdisciplinary minor. These courses must be approved by the Environmental Studies interdisciplinary minor faculty liaison.
                Not resolved to a course
              6. In order for any additional course to be considered for the interdisciplinary minor, at least 50% of its content must pertain to the environment. Methodology courses that do not focus on environmental topics are not eligible for this requirement.
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              Rationale for Course Numbering

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                Environmental Studies Courses

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                  Interdisciplinary Overview Courses

                  3 items
                  1. ENV 101
                    Environmental Science +Lab
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. ENV 102
                  3. ENV 103

                  Environmental Natural Sciences Courses

                  37 items
                  1. ANT 273
                    Bioarchaeology
                    As published: “Bioarchaeology (for Depth Component only)”
                  2. BIO 217
                  3. BIO 227
                  4. BIO 234
                  5. BIO 237
                  6. BIO 240
                  7. BIO 256
                    Applied Insect Ecology
                    Not resolved to a course
                  8. BIO 263
                  9. BIO 265
                  10. BIO 267
                  11. BIO 317
                  12. BIO 321
                  13. BIO 325
                  14. BIO 371
                  15. CHE 220
                  16. CHE 372
                  17. CHE 420
                  18. ENV 120
                  19. ENV 220
                  20. ENV 232
                  21. ENV 233
                  22. ENV 235
                  23. ENV 274
                  24. ENV 315
                  25. ENV 325
                  26. ENV 330
                  27. ENV 331
                  28. ENV 130
                  29. ENV 365
                  30. ENV 380
                  31. PBH 232
                  32. PBH 233
                  33. PBH 234
                  34. PHY 103
                  35. PHY 104
                  36. PHY 214
                  37. POL 248

                  Applied Natural Science Courses

                  19 items
                  1. BIO 227
                  2. BIO 237
                  3. BIO 256
                    Applied Insect Ecology
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. BIO 265
                  5. BIO 317
                  6. BIO 320
                  7. BIO 321
                  8. CHE 220
                  9. CHE 371
                  10. CHE 372
                  11. ENV 275
                  12. ENV 315
                  13. ENV 330
                  14. ENV 214
                  15. ENV 237
                  16. ENV 239
                  17. ENV 325
                  18. ENV 130
                  19. PHY 214

                  Environmental Social Science Courses

                  28 items
                  1. ANT 227
                  2. ANT 261
                  3. ANT 267
                  4. ANT 271
                  5. ANT 273
                    Bioarchaeology
                    As published: “Bioarchaeology (For Depth Component only)”
                  6. ANT 310
                  7. ANT 360
                  8. ANT 372
                  9. ANT 377
                  10. ANT 384
                  11. BIO 234
                  12. BIO 240
                  13. ECO 226
                  14. ENV 241
                  15. ENV 242
                  16. ENV 244
                  17. ENV 247
                  18. ENV 283
                  19. ENV 303
                  20. ENV 320
                  21. ENV 322
                  22. ENV 343
                  23. ENV 345
                  24. ENV 380
                  25. POL 228
                  26. POL 248
                  27. POL 398
                  28. SOC 223

                  Environmental Humanities Courses

                  21 items
                  1. ART 220
                  2. BIO 325
                  3. ECO 235
                  4. ENG 389
                  5. ENV 160
                  6. ENV 256
                  7. ENV 273
                  8. ENV 284
                  9. ENV 380
                  10. ENV 385
                  11. FRE 341
                  12. HIS 288
                  13. LAS 284
                  14. PHI 140
                  15. POL 248
                  16. REL 111
                  17. REL 250
                  18. REL 253
                  19. REL 259
                  20. REL 279
                  21. SOC 223

                  Independent Study Courses

                  4 items
                  1. ENV 295
                  2. ENV 395
                  3. ENV 495
                  4. ENV 497
                    Honors Research
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Environmental Studies Capstone & Seminar

                  1 item
                  1. ENV 498
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