Bachelor of Science 环境科学
Bachelor of Science 环境科学 at the School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering prepares future leaders in sustainability, conservation and natural resource 管理.
为什么是环境科学?
As the emphasis on sustainability and corporate and social responsibility grows, so too does the demand for well-educated and ethical environmental science professionals. With their deep understanding of the natural environment and its processes and connections, environmental scientists can help steward organizations to improve their operations, lead research into emerging science, and help inform government or social policy that directly impacts quality of life for the people, 动物与生态系统.
环境科学 Curriculum and Major Requirements
B.S. 环境科学 is a 120-hour degree program that integrates study in several different science fields ensuring that students have a strong foundation and broad understanding of biology, 化学, 地质, 物理和气象学. 学生 can expect a rigorous curriculum that spans study of the elements of the natural world and the challenges facing each, 包括空气污染, water quality and soil conservation. An understanding of statistics and mathematics is also an important part of the well-rounded degree program.
The following requirements serve as a checklist for in-major requirements toward the completion of the B.S. 环境科学. Permission for science course substitutions must be made through the 环境科学 Program Chair. Course requirements and degree requirements in the major and core are subject to change.
76 semester hours in science as follows:
20 semester hours in Biology
| 课程代码 | 科目名称 |
|---|---|
| 杂志1402年 | General Biology for Majors I |
| 杂志1403年 | General Biology for Majors II |
| 杂志3442年 | 生态学与实验室 |
| 杂志3471/3471L | General Microbiology and Lab |
| 44 xx杂志 | Advanced Biology Elective |
8 semester hours in Chemistry
| 课程代码 | 科目名称 |
|---|---|
| 化学1301 | 化学原理一 |
| 化学1302 | 化学原理II |
| 化学1203升 | 化学原理实验室 |
15 semester hours 环境科学
| 课程代码 | 科目名称 |
|---|---|
| ENSC 1410 | Introduction to 环境科学 |
| ENSC 3410 | Research in Soil Conservation and Lab |
| ENSC 4315 | 环境科学 Research |
| ENSC 4460 | 水质研究 |
8 semester hours in Geology
| 课程代码 | 科目名称 |
|---|---|
| 1401年地质 | 物理地质 |
| 3450年地质 | 环境地质 |
4 semester hours in Physics
| 课程代码 | 科目名称 |
|---|---|
| 1301年的今天 | 普通物理I |
| 1101年的今天 | 普通物理实验室 |
6 semester hours in Mathematics
| 课程代码 | 科目名称 |
|---|---|
| 数学1304 | 大学代数 |
| 数学2203 | Introduction to Statistics |
6 semester hours in Meteorology
| 课程代码 | 科目名称 |
|---|---|
| METR 3340 | 水文 |
| METR 4315 | 空气污染气象学 |
9 hours in BIOL/CHEM/GEOL/METR/ENSC Advanced Electives
Elective hours to total degree hours of 120
Updated 4/21/17, applies to those starting in the Fall 2017 semester
Careers 环境科学
A student graduating from the 环境科学 program has many career options available. 当地的, 状态, or federal agencies that deal with the protection, 管理, and regulation of natural resources are among the many places Environmental Studies graduates are prepared to work. Such agencies include the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 德州公园和野生动物, and other 状态 and federal employers. 学生 may also find employment with private firms and companies involved with environmental consulting that includes assessment, remediation and environmental law.
在一般情况下, graduates employed in the public or private sector pursue diverse projects such as surface and ground water pollution, soil contamination from hazardous wastes, disposal of hazardous and nuclear wastes, urban development and expansion, remediation and cleanup at Superfund sites, identification of potential geological hazards, and conservation of biodiversity.