Jan 15, 2025  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geology and Environmental Studies Major, BS – Environmental Studies Concentration (uTrack Requirements)


Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones may include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements  listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.

Requirements for Geology and Environmental Studies Major – Environmental Studies Concentration


Term 1 Hours Milestone Notes
ENGL 101 * (or equivalent) 3 Completion of at least 12 credit hours
CHEM 102 *-CHEM 103 *, CHEM 122 *-CHEM 123 *, CHEM 128 *, or PHYS 221  4  
Foreign Language (intermediate level) 3  
MATH 123 *, MATH 125 *, MATH 132 *, MATH 141 *, MATH 147 *, or MATH 151  3-4
 
GEOL 101 * 3  
Term 2
ENGL 102 * (or equivalent) 3 ENGL 101 
Foreign Language (intermediate level)* 3 MATH 119  or Math ACT 25
CHEM 112 *-CHEM 113 *, CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 *, CHEM 138 *, or PHYS 222  4  
Completion of required math sequence* 3-4  
3Social Sciences *: FWF 320 * or SOCI 363 * 3  
Term 3
BIOL 101 *, BIOL 113 *-BIOL 115 , BIOL 150 *-BIOL 159 *, or BIOL 158 -BIOL 167 * 4-5 BIOL 101 * or BIOL 113 * or BIOL 150 
Environmental Studies (major) 3 GEOL 101 *
GEOL 103 * 4 MATH 123 * or MATH 125 * or MATH 132 * or MATH 141 * or MATH 151 
Engaged Inquiries  Elective* 3  
Term 4
Arts and Humanities  Elective* 3 BIOL 102 * or BIOL 114 * or BIOL 160 
BIOL 102 *, BIOL 114 *-BIOL 115 , BIOL 160 *, or BIOL 168  4-5 ENGL 102 
ECON 201 * or ECON 207  4 Completion of a required math sequence
Environmental Studies (major) 3  
Oral Communications  Elective* 3  
Term 5
Arts and Humanities  (Lit/Phil/Rel Thought )* 3 One 300-level or higher Environmental Studies major course with a grade of C or better
BIOL 260 -BIOL 269   4  
Environmental Studies (major)  3  
Non-U.S. History* 3  
Engaged Inquiries  Elective* 3  
Term 6
3Written Communication  Elective*: PHIL 346 * 3 Completion of at least 9 upper-division (300-400) hours
Environmental Studies (major) 6  
3Engaged Inquiries  Elective*: SOCI 465 * 3  
Non-U.S. History (continuation of sequence)* 3  
Term 7
Environmental Studies (major) 3  
3Engaged Inquiries  Elective*: SOCI 360 * 3  
2Connections 3  
Global Citizenship – US  Elective* 3  
Term 8
Applied Oral Communication  Elective* 3 Completion of at least 42 total upper-division (300-400) hours
Environmental Studies (major)  3  
GEOL 493   3  
2Connections 6  
TOTAL (minimum) 120-121  
* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .
1 All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
2 The Connections requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways: (1) by completing 9 hours from one of the approved Connections packages, (2) by completing the requirements for a second major or minor, or (3) by completing 9 hours of study abroad coursework. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
3 The courses indicated meet both a Volunteer Core Requirement  as well as a requirement in the major. Students can choose to complete the Volunteer Core Requirement  using alternative courses.