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
- B.S.
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 03.0104
- Credits (computed from items)
- 168-171
- Catalog edition
- 2026
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 214591
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_214591_3e7a6bdb
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)
major core · 0 items
Prescribed Courses
7 items
- 1
- 3
- 1
- 3
- As published: “Mapping Our Changing World”3
- 1
- 4
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
5 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Case Studies in Environmental Analysis and Problem-Solving”3
- 4
Additional Courses
21 items
- Select 4-5 credits from the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
- 4
- BIOL 224& BIOL 225WBiology: Populations and Communities - Lectureand Biology: Populations and Communities - LabNot resolved to a course
- BIOL 224& BIOL 226WBiology: Populations and Communities - Lectureand Biology: Populations and Communities - FRI LabNot resolved to a course
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- PLSC 1American Politics: Principles, Processes and PowersNot resolved to a course
- 3
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- EARTH 2The Earth System and Global ChangeNot resolved to a course
- GEOG 10Physical Geography: An IntroductionNot resolved to a course
- GEOSC 1Physical GeologyNot resolved to a course
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 1
- 3
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- As published: “Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy”1.5
- GEOG 30NEnvironment and Society in a Changing WorldNot resolved to a course
- 3
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
11 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- 4
- 3-4
- 3
- Select 4-5 credits from the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
- 1
- BIOL 114& BIOL 115Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity - Lectureand Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity - LabNot resolved to a course
- BIOL 114& BIOL 116Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity - Lectureand Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity - FRI LabNot resolved to a course
- Select one of the following sequences:Not resolved to a course8
- PHYS 211& PHYS 212General Physics: Mechanicsand General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism 1Not resolved to a course
- PHYS 250& PHYS 251Introductory Physics Iand Introductory Physics II 1Not resolved to a course
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
1 item
- Select 3 credits from the Natural & Physical Sciences program list 2Not resolved to a course3
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- Select 3 credits from BIOL, ENVSC, GEOG, GEOSC 494 (Research), 495 (Internship), or 496 (Independent Studies) in consultation with adviser 2Not resolved to a course3
Requirements for the Option
1 item
- Select an optionNot resolved to a course33
Requirements for the Option
0 items
Prescribed Courses
0 items
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Additional Courses
5 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- As published: “Environmental Chemistry and Analysis 1”3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Energy and Modern Society 1”1
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
2 items
- or: GEOSC 454 Geology of Oil and Gas3
- Select 3 credits of the following:Not resolved to a course3
Any Biology 400-level field/lab course
2 items
- 3
- 3
Supporting Courses and Related Areas 2
1 item
- Select 12 credits from the Natural & Physical Sciences and/or the Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities program lists with not more than 6 credits from the latter list 3Not resolved to a course12
Prescribed Courses
4 items
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 2
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- 3
Additional Courses
0 items
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
8 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 1
Supporting Courses and Related Areas 1
2 items
- Choose 9 credits from the Natural & Physical Sciences and/or the Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities program lists with not more than 6 credits from the latter list 2Not resolved to a course9
- Choose 3 credits at the 400-level from the Natural & Physical Sciences program listNot resolved to a course3
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