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Program checklist · B.S.

Environmental Systems Science, B.S.

University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY

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)
300-305
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
240727
CourseShelf checklist
CK_240727_5e9050f6
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Degree Program Requirements

0 items

    University Studies Program

    11 items
    1. C 1
      Communication 1 (U5C1) (COM1)
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. C 2
      Communication 2 (U5C2) (COM2)
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. C 3
      Communication 3 (U5C3) (COM3)
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. Q - Quantitative Reasoning (U5Q)
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. PN - Physical and Natural World (1) (U5PN)
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. PN - Physical and Natural World (2) (U5PN)
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. H - Human Culture (1) (U5H)
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. H - Human Culture (2) (U5H)
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. V - U.S. & WY Constitution (U5V)
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. FYS or USP Elective - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. Note: FYS courses have been paused. 3 hours from any additional USP designated courses is still required.
      Not resolved to a course

    Program Overview

    7 items
    1. demonstrate a knowledge of interdisciplinary perspective and integrative thinking,
      Not resolved to a course
    2. understand physical and biological components of environmental systems, including the human component;
      Not resolved to a course
    3. design, conduct, and interpret scientific investigations,
      Not resolved to a course
    4. understand the ethics of scientific investigation,
      Not resolved to a course
    5. demonstrate proficiency in data collection, statistical analysis, and use of information technology tools and modeling;
      Not resolved to a course
    6. apply systems concepts to problems concerning environmental systems and their components, and construct conceptual and quantitative systems models;
      Not resolved to a course
    7. examine spatial, temporal, and spatial-temporal patterns in environmental systems, and use information technology tools to depict, project, and communicate such patterns.
      Not resolved to a course

    20+ Credit Hours of Foundations Courses

    0 items

      Intro to Systems Science

      1 item
      1. ESS 1000
        3

      Foundation of Biological Sciences

      3 items
      1. PLNT 1000
        4
      2. LIFE 1010
        4
      3. ENR 1200
        4

      Foundation of Earth Sciences

      3 items
      1. GEOG 1010
        Introduction to Physical
        As published: “Introduction to Physical Geography”
        3
      2. GEOL 1100
        4
      3. GEOL 1330
        Water, Dirt, and Earth's
        As published: “Water, Dirt, and Earth’s Environment”
        4

      Chemistry

      2 items
      1. CHEM 1000
        4
      2. CHEM 1020
        4

      Foundations of GIST

      2 items
      1. GIST 2310
        Intro to Geographic Information
        As published: “Intro to Geographic Information Systems”
        4
      2. GIST 3140
        3

      Foundations of Data Science*

      2 items
      1. COMP 3250
        3
      2. *special topics data course also allowed-see advisor for details.
        Not resolved to a course

      15+ Credit Hours of Spheres Courses

      0 items

        Anthrosphere

        14 items
        1. NAIS 3400
          3
        2. GEOG 3400
          Traditional Ecological
          As published: “Traditional Ecological Knowledge”
          3
        3. GEOL 3650
          Energy for Society: Addressing
          As published: “Energy for Society: Addressing the Energy Grand Challenge”
          4
        4. ENR 3950
          3
        5. SOC 3950
          3
        6. AMST 4030
          3
        7. ENR 4040
          3
        8. GEOG 4040
          Conservation of Natural
          As published: “Conservation of Natural Resources”
          3
        9. ANTH 4310
          3
        10. ENR 4310
          3
        11. ENR 4412
          3
        12. HIST 4412
          3
        13. ENR 4570
          3
        14. ENR 4320
          3

        Atmosphere

        9 items
        1. ATSC 2100
          Global Warming: The Science of
          As published: “Global Warming: The Science”
          3
        2. ATSC 2200
          3
        3. ERS 3010
          3
        4. ENR 3450
          3
        5. GEOG 3450
          3
        6. GEOL 3450
          3
        7. GEOL 3500
          Global Change: A Geological
          As published: “Global Change: A Geological Perspective”
          4
        8. GEOG 4441
          3
        9. GEOL 4441
          3

        Biosphere

        13 items
        1. REWM 2000
          Principles of Rangeland
          As published: “Principles of Rangeland Management”
          3
        2. LIFE 2022
          4
        3. LIFE 2023
          4
        4. ENR 2100
          3
        5. ESM 2100
          Forest Management
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        6. ENR 2450
          Fish and Wildlife Management in
          As published: “Fish and Wildlife Management in the Anthropocene”
          4
        7. ZOO 2450
          Fish and Wildlife Management in
          As published: “Fish and Wildlife Management in the Anthropocene”
          4
        8. LIFE 3400
          3
        9. REWM 4200
          Reclamation of Drastically
          As published: “Reclamation of Drastically Disturbed Lands”
          3
        10. REWM 4440
          3
        11. GEOG 4460
          3
        12. GEOG 4470
          3
        13. GEOL 4470
          3

        Environmental Systems Interactions

        9 items
        1. ESS 3480
          3
        2. GEOG 3480
          3
        3. GEOL 3480
          3
        4. GEOL 3500
          Global Change: A Geological
          As published: “Global Change: A Geological Perspective”
          4
        5. GEOL 3600
          4
        6. CE 4430
          Green Chemistry and Global
          As published: “Green Chemistry and Global Environmental Problems”
          3
        7. CHE 4430
          Green Chemistry and Global
          As published: “Green Chemistry and Global Environmental Problems”
          3
        8. ENR 4570
          3
        9. ENR 4320
          3

        Lithosphere - Hydrology & Surface Processes

        8 items
        1. GEOL 2150
          4
        2. GEOG 3010
          Geomorphology of Earth's
          As published: “Geomorphology of Earth’s Dynamic Landscapes”
          3
        3. ENR 3100
          Principles of Wildland Water
          As published: “Principles of Wildland Water Quality”
          3
        4. REWM 3100
          Principles of Wildland Water
          As published: “Principles of Wildland Water Quality”
          3
        5. ENR 4285
          3
        6. REWM 4285
          4
        7. REWM 4700
          Wildland Watershed
          As published: “Wildland Watershed Management”
          3
        8. REWM 4710
          Watershed Water Quality
          As published: “Watershed Water Quality Management”
          3

        16+ Credit Hours of Skills & Tools Courses

        0 items

          College Algebra

          1 item
          1. MATH 1400
            3

          Statistics or Calculus

          3 items
          1. STAT 2050
            4
          2. STAT 2070
            Introductory Statistics for the
            As published: “Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences”
            4
          3. MATH 2200
            4

          Data Analysis

          4 items
          1. STAT 3050
            3
          2. ESS 4001
            Analysis of Nature's Data
            As published: “Analysis of Nature’s Data”
            3
          3. ENR 4525
            4
          4. GEOL 4525
            4

          GIS/Remote Sensing

          0 items

            GIS

            2 items
            1. GIST 2200
              3
            2. GIST 2190
              Introduction to Programming in
              As published: “Introduction to Programming in Geospatial Information Science and Technology”
              3

            Remote Sensing

            8 items
            1. GIST 2140
              Survey of Remote Sensing
              As published: “Survey of Remote Sensing Applications”
              3
            2. GIST 4130
              3
            3. GIST 4211
              3
            4. GIST 4410
              1
            5. GIST 4420
              1
            6. GIST 4430
              1
            7. GIST 4440
              UAS Ground School and
              As published: “UAS Ground School and Operations”
              2
            8. GIST 4450
              UAS Data Acquisition and
              As published: “UAS Data Acquisition and Processing”
              3

            Professional Development (1 Credit Min. S/U Grading Only)

            2 items
            1. ESS 4970
              1-6
            2. Satisfactory completion of a professional and applied experience required prior to enrollment. No more than 6 total credits of ENR 4970, ESS 4970, or ORTM 4970 can be applied across multiple Haub programs. All prefixes are interchangeable and are accepted for any Haub program.
              Not resolved to a course

            Capstone

            1 item
            1. ESS 4950
              4

            18+ Credit Hours in an Approved Minor or Concurrent Major

            0 items

              6+ Credit Hours of Haub School Requirements Courses

              1 item
              1. Students earning a B.S. in ESS with their degree awarded from the Haub School must additionally complete 6 credit hours of Haub School Requirements: 1. US Cultures and Communities (choose one course) 2. Global Awareness (choose one course)
                Not resolved to a course

              Additional Requirements

              3 items
              1. earn a C or better in all courses fulfilling program requirements - in­cluding Haub School U.S. Diversity and Global Awareness courses, and degree, major, and/or minor courses;
                Not resolved to a course
              2. earn 12 credits unique to each program when enrolled in multiple Haub School programs;
                Not resolved to a course
              3. meet University of Wyoming requirements for earning a bachelor’s degree, including, but not limited to, completion of University Studies Program and maintaining minimum 2.0 GPA for good academic standing and graduation.
                Not resolved to a course
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