Environmental Science
Students with interests in the field of environmental science benefit from a "living laboratory" on our 351-acre campus, complete with streams, meadows, forests and wetlands in close proximity to the Columbia River, old growth forests, the Cascade Mountains, and the Washington and Oregon coastlines.
Field work and laboratory experiences are available with faculty, government agencies, non-profit organizations, etc. Students may earn research or internship credits towards completion of their degrees by participating in these opportunities.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science: Degree Plan
The degree plan is only a guide. You should always consult with an advisor when making academic plans.
Contact the Science Programs front desk to make an advising appointment: 360-546-9620.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | Spring Term | ||
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| Biol 106 Introductory Biology: Organismal Biology |
4 | Biol 107 Introductory Biology: Cell Biology & Genetics |
4 |
| Chem 105 Principles of Chemistry I |
4 | Chem 106 Principles of Chemistry II |
4 |
| GE 101 Introduction to University Learning Goals |
1 | ES/RP 101 Environment and Human Life |
4 |
| GE 105 Interdisciplinary Core I |
3 | GE 106 Interdisciplinary Core II |
3 |
| Engl 101 Introductory Writing |
3 | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Term | Spring Term | ||
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| Stat 412 Biometry |
3 | Math 140 Calculus for Life Scientists |
4 |
| Geol 102* Physical Geology |
4 | SoilS 201* Soil: A Living System |
3 |
| Chem 345 Organic Chemistry I |
4 | Engl 402 Technical and Professional Writing |
3 |
| GE 110 World Civilizations I |
3 | GE 111 World Civilizations II |
3 |
| GE 303 Connecting to Research Across the Disciplines |
1 | Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement |
3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 16 |
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Term | Spring Term | ||
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| Biol 372 [M] Ecology |
4 | ES/RP 444 Environmental Assessment |
4 |
| Phys 101 General Physics I |
4 | Phys 102 General Physics II |
4 |
| ES/RP 310 Modeling the Environment |
4 | ES/RP 490,492,493 Special Topics |
1 |
| Arts & Humanities or Social Science General Education Requirement |
3 | Option Courses Environmental Science |
6 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 |
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Term | Spring Term | ||
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| ES/RP 492 [M] (subs for ES/RP 404) Global Biogeochemistry |
3 | MBioS 301 or 303 or 305 Genetics or Biochemistry or Microbiology |
4 |
| Pol S 430 (subs for ES/RP 335) Environmental Policy |
3 | Tier III Course General Education Requirement |
3 |
| GE 401 Connecting Learning to Life |
1 | ES/RP 491 Senior Seminar |
1 |
| Option Courses Environmental Science |
4 | Option Courses Environmental Science |
4 |
| Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement |
3 | Intercultural Studies General Education Requirement |
3 |
| Total Credits | 14 | Total Credits | 15 |
* The degree plan requires either Geol 102 or SoilS 201.
Environmental Science Minor
The environmental science minor emphasizes the complex interactions between human societies and their environments, especially problems caused by the growth of human communities and economies.
Requirements
Total of 18 hours, to include the following:
- ES/RP 101 Environment and Human Life
- Pol Sci 430 Politics of Natural Resource and Environmental Policy
- ES/RP 444 Environmental Assessment
- Plus 7 additional hours of courses related to environmental science that must be approved by your advisor
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