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Program checklist · Bachelor’s Degree

Environmental Science (BS)

Southern Utah University · Cedar City, UT

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Program
Award
Bachelor’s Degree
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
03.0104
Total credits (published)
120
Credits (computed from items)
28
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230603
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230603_5090c858
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

1 item
  1. Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits
    Not resolved to a course

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

2 items
  1. Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)
    Not resolved to a course

Environmental Science Curriculum (67-69 Credits)

0 items

    Environmental Science Foundation (3-4 Credits)

    8 items
    1. ENVS 1000
      Introduction to Environmental Science and Sustainability
      As published: “Introduction to Environmental Science and Sustainability 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”
      3
    2. GEO 1030
      Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Natural Hazards
      As published: “Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Natural Hazards 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 1115 - Fundamentals of Geology Lab (1 Credit)”
      4
    3. GEO 1040
      Dinosaurs and the History of Life
      As published: “Dinosaurs and the History of Life 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 1115 - Fundamentals of Geology Lab (1 Credit)”
      4
    4. GEO 1050
      Geology of National Parks
      As published: “Geology of National Parks 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 1055 - Geology National Parks Lab (1 Credit)”
      4
    5. GEO 1090
      How the Earth Works
      As published: “How the Earth Works 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 1095 - How the Earth Works Lab (1 Credit)”
      4
    6. GEO 1110
      Exploring Earth: Introduction to Geology
      As published: “Exploring Earth: Introduction to Geology 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 1115 - Fundamentals of Geology Lab (1 Credit)”
      4
    7. GEO 2210
      Geology of Southern Utah
      As published: “Geology of Southern Utah 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 2215 - Geology of Southern Utah Lab (1 Credit)”
      4
    8. GEOG 1000
      Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography
      As published: “Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEOG 1005 - Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography Lab (1 Credit)”
      4

    Environmental Science Core (40-41 Credits)

    16 items
    1. BIOL 1610
      General Biology I
      As published: “General Biology I 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”
      3
    2. BIOL 1615
      General Biology Lab I
      As published: “General Biology Lab I 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    3. BIOL 1620
      General Biology II
      As published: “General Biology II 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. BIOL 1625
      General Biology Lab II
      As published: “General Biology Lab II 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    5. BIOL 3030
      Ecology
      As published: “Ecology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    6. BIOL 3035
      Ecology Lab
      As published: “Ecology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    7. CHEM 1210
      Principles of Chemistry I
      As published: “Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”
      4
    8. CHEM 1215
      Principles of Chemistry I Lab
      As published: “Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    9. CHEM 1220
      Principles of Chemistry II
      As published: “Principles of Chemistry II 4 Credit(s)”
      4
    10. CHEM 1225
      Principles of Chemistry II Lab
      As published: “Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    11. ENVS 3000
      Research Methods in Environmental Science
      As published: “Research Methods in Environmental Science 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    12. GEO 3610
      Hydrology
      As published: “Hydrology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    13. GEO 3615
      Hydrology Lab
      As published: “Hydrology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    14. GEO 4999
      Geosciences Seminar
      As published: “Geosciences Seminar 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    15. GEOG 2800
      Introduction to GIS and Cartography
      As published: “Introduction to GIS and Cartography 4 Credit(s)”
      4
    16. GEOG 3400
      Environmental Geography
      As published: “Environmental Geography 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Complete One of the Following

    3 items
    1. MATH 1040
      Statistical Inference
      As published: “Statistical Inference 4 Credit(s) [GE Quantitative Literacy]”
      4
    2. MATH 1190
      Introduction to Data Science
      As published: “Introduction to Data Science 3 Credit(s) [GE Quantitative Literacy]”
      3
    3. MATH 1210
      Calculus I
      As published: “Calculus I 4 Credit(s) [GE Quantitative Literacy]”
      4

    Capstone Research or Internship (3 Credits)

    4 items
    1. ENVS 4800
      Senior Capstone
      As published: “Senior Capstone 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. ENVS 4890
      Environmental Science Internship
      As published: “Environmental Science Internship 1-8 Credit(s)”
      1-8
    3. GEO 4800
      Senior Project
      As published: “Senior Project 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. GEOG 4500
      Geospatial Research Project (Capstone Project)
      As published: “Geospatial Research Project (Capstone Project) 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Environmental Science Electives (21 Credits)

    0 items

      Natural Science Electives (12 Credits)

      19 items
      1. AGSC 3560
        Soil Science
        As published: “Soil Science 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. AGSC 3565
        Soil Science Lab
        As published: “Soil Science Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      3. BIOL 3060
        Genetics
        As published: “Genetics 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. BIOL 3065
        Genetics Lab
        As published: “Genetics Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      5. CHEM 3700
        Environmental Chemistry
        As published: “Environmental Chemistry 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. ENVS 4000
        Selected Field Trips
        As published: “Selected Field Trips 0.5-3 Credit(s) (up to 3 credits maximum)”
        0.5-3
      7. GEO 3010
        Environmental Geology
        As published: “Environmental Geology 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      8. GEO 3015
        Environmental Geology Lab
        As published: “Environmental Geology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      9. GEO 3150
        Energy and the Earth
        As published: “Energy and the Earth 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      10. GEO 3170
        Oceanography
        As published: “Oceanography 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      11. GEO 3175
        Oceanography Lab
        As published: “Oceanography Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      12. GEOG 3110
        The Earth from Space: Intro to Remote Sensing
        As published: “The Earth from Space: Intro to Remote Sensing 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      13. GEOG 3220
        Weather and Climate
        As published: “Weather and Climate 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      14. GEOG 3225
        Weather and Climate Lab
        As published: “Weather and Climate Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      15. GEOG 3270
        Biogeography
        As published: “Biogeography 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      16. GEOG 3350
        Geomorphology
        As published: “Geomorphology 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      17. GEOG 3355
        Geomorphology Lab
        As published: “Geomorphology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      18. GEOG 3550
        Spatial Analysis
        As published: “Spatial Analysis 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      19. RANG 4200
        Wildland Ecology
        As published: “Wildland Ecology 3 Credit(s) (requires additional prerequisite)”
        3

      Environment-Society Electives (9 Credits)

      16 items
      1. AGSC 1010
        Agriculture and Society
        As published: “Agriculture and Society 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”
        3
      2. ANTH 3500
        Environmental Anthropology
        As published: “Environmental Anthropology 3 Credit(s) (requires additional prerequisite)”
        3
      3. ENVS 4900
        Environmental Policy: NEPA
        As published: “Environmental Policy: NEPA 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. GEOG 1300
        Globalization in the 21st Century: World Regional Geography
        As published: “Globalization in the 21st Century: World Regional Geography 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]”
        3
      5. GEOG 3600
        Geography of Utah
        As published: “Geography of Utah 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. HSS 1200
        Introduction to Sustainability Studies
        As published: “Introduction to Sustainability Studies 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. NR 1010
        Introduction to Natural Resources Management
        As published: “Introduction to Natural Resources Management 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”
        3
      8. NR 3000
        Wildlife Ecology and Management
        As published: “Wildlife Ecology and Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      9. ORPT 3030
        Foundations of Recreation Resources Management
        As published: “Foundations of Recreation Resources Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      10. ORPT 3060
        Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation
        As published: “Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      11. ORPT 4600
        Outdoor Recreation Policy and Planning
        As published: “Outdoor Recreation Policy and Planning 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      12. POLS 3410
        Public Administration
        As published: “Public Administration 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      13. PSY 3500
        Environmental Psychology
        As published: “Environmental Psychology 3 Credit(s) (requires additional prerequisite)”
        3
      14. RANG 3600
        Range Management
        As published: “Range Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      15. RANG 3605
        Range Management Lab
        As published: “Range Management Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      16. SOC 3410
        Environmental Sociology
        As published: “Environmental Sociology 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Free Electives and University Requirements

      4 items
      1. A minimum of 120 total credits;
        Not resolved to a course
      2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
        Not resolved to a course
      3. 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
        Not resolved to a course
      4. 30 credits completed through SUU.
        Not resolved to a course
      Source. Southern Utah University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=28&poid=11029. Captured page pages/0224.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.