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
- Credits (computed from items)
- 252-282
- Catalog edition
- 2026
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 214591
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_214591_fe688c90
- 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
5 items
- 1
- 3
- 1
- 3
- 4
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
3 items
- 4
- 3
- 4
Additional Courses
1 item
- Select one of the following sequences:Not resolved to a course8-10
Sequence A
3 items
- As published: “General Physics: Mechanics (requires a grade of C or better)”1
- 4
- As published: “General Physics: Fluids and Thermal Physics”or: PHYS 214 General Physics: Wave Motion and Quantum Physics3
Sequence B
6 items
- As published: “Introductory Physics I (requires a grade of C or better)”3
- As published: “Introductory Physics II”3
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
1 item
- Select 8 credits in a world language 1Not resolved to a course8
Requirements for the Option
1 item
- Select an optionNot resolved to a course43-46
Requirements for the Option
0 items
Additional Courses
5 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- 3
- 4
- 3-4
- 3-4
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
3 items
- Select 3 credits from geosciences 1Not resolved to a course3
- Select 18 credits (at least 9 credits at the 400 level) in one of the following areas: computer sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences 1Not resolved to a course18
- Select 18-22 credits (at least 6 credits at the 400 level) from program list 2Not resolved to a course18-22
Prescribed Courses
2 items
- As published: “Mapping Our Changing World”3
- 1
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- 3
Additional Courses
7 items
- or: CHEM 227 Analytical Chemistry3-4
- or: STAT 250 Introduction to Biostatistics3-4
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
3 items
- Select 6 credits from geosciences 1,2Not resolved to a course6
- Select 9-16 credits from Environmental Studies option program list with at least 6 credits with ECON, ECNS, PLSC, or POLSC designations and at least 5-7 credits at the 400 level 3Not resolved to a course9-16
- Select 2-4 credits of 400-level research, internship, field school, or studies abroad 4Not resolved to a course2-4
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- Select 6 credits of 400-level courses in computer sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences 1Not resolved to a course6
Prescribed Courses
6 items
- ASTRO 10Elementary AstronomyNot resolved to a course2
- ASTRO 11Elementary Astronomy LaboratoryNot resolved to a course1
- GEOSC 2Not resolved to a course3
- GEOSC 20Planet EarthNot resolved to a course3
- GEOSC 40The Sea Around UsNot resolved to a course3
- METEO 3Weather Revealed: Introductory MeteorologyNot resolved to a course3
Additional Courses
5 items
- Select two of the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 4
- 6
- GEOG 10Physical Geography: An IntroductionNot resolved to a course
- GEOSC 10Geology of the National ParksNot resolved to a course
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
3 items
- Select 6 credits from the geosciences 1,2Not resolved to a course6
- Select at least 6 credits at the 400 level in one of the following areas: computer sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences 1Not resolved to a course6
- Select 10-13 credits (at least 6-9 credits at the 400 level) from the program list 3,4Not resolved to a course10-13
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
0 items
Select at least 6 credits at the 400 level in one of the following areas: computer sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences
0 items
Prescribed Courses
7 items
- ASTRO 10Elementary AstronomyNot resolved to a course2
- ASTRO 11Elementary Astronomy LaboratoryNot resolved to a course1
- 4
- GEOSC 2Not resolved to a course3
- GEOSC 20Planet EarthNot resolved to a course3
- GEOSC 40The Sea Around UsNot resolved to a course3
- METEO 3Weather Revealed: Introductory MeteorologyNot resolved to a course3
Additional Courses
6 items
- or: BIOL 240W Biology: Function and Development of Organisms4
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- 3
- 4
- 3-4
- 3-4
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
1 item
- Select 10-14 credits (at least 6-9 credits at the 400 level) from the program list 2,3Not resolved to a course10-14
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- Select at least 6 credits at the 400 level in one of the following areas: computer sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences 1Not resolved to a course6
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