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Jul 31, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Environmental Studies, BA
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Learning Outcomes
When students complete the Environmental Science and Studies programs, they will be able to:
- IDENTIFY and UNDERSTAND the processes and patterns that shape Earth’s environmental systems.
- EVALUATE the credibility of different data sources of environmental data, considering accuracy, bias and relevance.
- APPLY appropriate methods and tools to collect and analyze environmental data.
- SYNTHESIZE the knowledge derived from scientific and social-scientific perspectives to better understand the Earth’s environment.
- CONSTRUCT ethical and mindful solutions to environmental problems.
- COMMUNICATE skillfully environmental findings through seminars, written scientific reports, or visual presentations.
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Lower Division
The following lower-division courses are required for the major. (BIO 202/202L requires CHEM 110/110L as prerequisite) Biology/Ecology
Take one of the following biology/ecology breadth courses: Mathematics
Take one of the following math courses: Physical Science
Take one of the following physical science breadth courses AND its lab: Upper Division
The following courses are required Environmental Studies Major Electives
Take three of the following courses not taken as part of the Pathway below. (BIO 302/302L, BIO 355/355L, and BIO 357/357L require BIO 202/202L or BIO 150/150L) Environmental Science Lab Elective
Take an additional science course AND its lab not taken above (BIO 302/303L and BIO 357/357L require BIO 202/202L or BIO 150/150L) Environmental Studies Pathway
Choose one of the following Pathways in consultation with your advisor (BIO 355 requires BIO 202/202L or BIO 150/150L) Interpretation/Outdoor Education
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