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
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- , B.S. Program Description The Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences major is an interdisciplinary study of the relevant natural science disciplines, with emphases in either the Geosciences or the Environmental Sciences. This program provides knowledge and experience through lecture, laboratory, and field courses that immerse the students into the world around them. Students will analyze and solve problems associated with use of energy, water, and mineral resources; in protection of the environment; in planning for the impact of natural hazards; and in sustainable approaches to societal development. The region and ecosystems that surround Utah Tech University provide the ideal laboratory to apply concepts to the earth, energy, and environmental issues that impact the future of humanity. Emphases in the Geosciences and the Environmental Sciences are available depending on the student interests. Program Curriculum 120 credits Utah Tech General Education Requirements All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics. General Education Core Requirements (p. 1052) Code Title Hours English 3-7 Mathematics 3-5 American Institutions 3-6 Life Sciences 3-10 Physical Sciences 3-5 Fine Arts 3 Literature/Humanities 3 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 Earth, Energy, & Environmental Science Core Requirements Code Title Hours
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 230171
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_230171_0f083e99
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Requirements
16 items
- 4
- 3
- or: BIOL 3110 Scientific Writing3
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 4
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- 5
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- 5
- 3
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Environmental Science Emphasis Requirements
6 items
- 1
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 1
Required Travel-Based Course
6 items
- As published: “Costa Rica Natural History”3
- As published: “Peruvian Amazon Natural History”3
- As published: “South Africa Natural History”3
- Advanced Geologic Investigation of Colorado Plateau Basin and Range provinces through national parksAs published: “Advanced Geologic Investigation of Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce National Parks”3
- 3
- 3
Choose at least 19 upper division elective credits from the following list:
electives · 29 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-3
- 3
- 3
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- 3
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- 3
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- 1
- 3
- 1
- 1
- 1
Source. Utah Tech University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.utahtech.edu/pdf/2026-2027 Catalog PDF.pdf. Captured page UT/230171-utahtech.edu/pdf/230171-2026-2027-utahtech.edu.pdf#page=686. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.