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Nov 21, 2024
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geology and Environmental Studies Major, BS – Environmental Studies Concentration
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The Environmental Studies concentration provides sound scientific, socioeconomic, and philosophical background for understanding the Earth’s environment and prepares the student for careers in science, education, law, business, public policy, and many other fields.
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Corequisites
Students wishing to declare their major in Geology and Environmental Studies should do so at the earliest opportunity. Concentration Requirements
B. Complete five courses:
D. Select 9 additional hours 300-level or above in one or more of the following departments:
(all require approval of your major advisor)
Chemistry
Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Economics
Environmental and Soil Sciences
Forestry
Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
Geography
Journalism and Electronic Media
Plant Sciences
Political Science
Sociology
Environmental Studies – Honors Concentration
Students who have completed five upper-division courses in either the Geology or Environmental Studies concentration and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 are encouraged to pursue an honors concentration. In addition to fulfilling all requirements for their preferred concentration, an honors concentration requires 3 hours of GEOL 491 , GEOL 492 , or GEOL 493 ; 3 hours of GEOL 497 during which students will complete written and oral presentation of thesis results; and an additional 9 hours of honors coursework (including honors-by-contract). A GPA of at least 3.25 must be maintained throughout matriculation. Interested students should consult their academic advisor for details.
* Meets University General Education Requirement .
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