Environmental Science
Curriculum
Public and legislative concern for environmental quality and its protection has created a demand for college graduates trained in environmental science. The Environmental Science major at Lander University is an interdisciplinary program drawing on courses in biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science, physics, mathematics, computer science, political science, and economics designed to meet this demand. Graduates are qualified for careers with industry, governmental regulatory agencies, and environmental consulting firms as well as graduate study in environmental science or related fields.
Environmental Science major information can be found in the Lander University Catalogue.
Also, the BS in Environmental Science worksheet page is found in the Lander University Catalogue.
The major requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science are BIOL 111, BIOL 306, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, CHEM 221, CHEM 330, CIS 101 or higher, ES 301, ES 302, ES 310, ES 407 or 490, ES 415, ES 499, GEOL 111, GEOL 405 and PHYS 201 or 211. Also, two major electives from the following courses: BIOL 213, BIOL 310, BIOL 421, CHEM 222, CHEM 301, CHEM 331, ES 390, or ES 420.
Suggested Four-Year Environmental Science Program
It is the student's responsibility to be aware of the schedule of course offerings and to plan carefully so that all requirements for the degree can be completed in the desired time. Major courses are offered according to the following schedule.
| Every Fall | Every Spring |
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BIOL 111
BIOL 306
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CHEM 112 CHEM 222 CHEM 301
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Even Year Fall |
Odd Year Spring |
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ES 301 |
BIOL 310 ES 302 |
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Odd Year Fall |
Even Year Spring |
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ES 310 |
GEOL 405 |
Other specialized courses may be offered as needed, including ES 407 or 490.
Students graduating from Lander University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science should:
1. Understand the scientific method and be able to use it to formulate questions and design experiments to answer them.
2. Understand the underlying concepts and accumulated knowledge of the field of environmental science.
3. Understand and be capable of applying field and laboratory methodology and technology to assess environmental conditions.
4. Know and understand the factual and conceptual foundations of biology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, and ecology as they apply to environmental science.
5. Be able to communicate effectively the results of scientific inquiries.
6. Has a knowledge and understanding of literature, arts, language, economics, and the political and social sciences sufficient to permit rational and meaningful participation in a democratic society.
7. Have the ability to consider novel ideas critically and without bias.
8. Be able to use mathematics, statistics, and computer technology to capture, analyze, graph, and manage data.
9. Understand the legal, ethical, social, political, and economic ramifications of environmental problems, policy, and decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MINOR
A minor in Environmental Science is available and consists of 22 hours comprising of: BIOL 111, BIOL 306, CHEM 111, GEOL. 111, ES 301, and ES 302.
