Environmental Science

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

For Prospective Students Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Faculty Resources Career Opportunities Scholarships Student Clubs Library Links of Interest Sign-Ons (For Students & Faculty) Orbis WebCT AccessPlus ISU CMS Main Page	About the Bachelors of Science Degree Curriculum Scientific rigor is stressed throughout the the program, beginning with the foundation courses in the first two years of the curriculum. The upper level core courses emphasize a dynamic systems approach that provides a framework for integrating physical, chemical, and biological aspects of environmental systems. ( 2007-09 Catalog for EnSci ) Foundation Courses Environmental Science majors complete foundation courses in biology, chemistry, earth science, geology, physics, and mathematics. Environmental Science Courses The major consists of an integrated core of Environmental Science courses with additional advanced course work in Environmental Science. The integrated core courses are: Environmental Systems, Watershed Hydrology & Surficial Processes, Environmental Biogeochemistry, and Current Topics & Case Studies in Environmental Science. ( 2007-2009 EnSci course descriptions ) Program Customization You can begin to customize your EnSci degree program with your choice of 13 credits from any of the EnSci cross-listed courses. You then have 22 credits of free electives, giving you the freedom to take the courses that best meet your career goals. All along the way, your faculty adviser is there to help you design your program. Degree Requirements In summary, the requirements for students seeking an Environmental Science major are the following: (1) A foundation of approved supporting courses in science and mathematics including biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, calculus, and statistics. (2) Twenty-nine credits of course work in the major, including the Environmental Science core (EnSci 295, 330, 402, 403, and 495) and 13 additional credits of approved course work in Environmental Science. A combined average grade of C or higher is required in courses applied in the major. (3) Practical experience consisting of EnSci 290, 390, or equivalent experience.	Topics for Prospective Students Why Study EnSci? Adventures in EnSci Learning Community Curriculum Careers Alumni Paths Advisors as Mentors Information for Transfer Students FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 4-year Plan Examples 4yr Plan (CALS) - PDF 4yr Plan (LAS) - PDF 4yr Plan (CALS) - Word 4yr Plan (LAS) - Word EnSci (CALS) w/ Biol - PDF EnSci (LAS) w/ Biol - PDF
		Given the magnitude and complexity of our regional and global environmental problems, there is a growing need for scientists with rigorous, interdisciplinary training in environmental science.