Jun 09, 2023  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Environmental Science BS


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Course Requirements


Math Core (8 credits)


Science Core (18-25 credits)


Field Methods and Data Collection (3 credits)


Five Environmental Geosciences Electives (15 credits)


Note: Three must be at the 400 level and no more than three per department. One elective must focus on field methods and data collection. Independent Study or Honors can be counted toward specialization with approval of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, but no more than 3 credits of Independent Study or Honors may be used for elective requirements.

Total Credits Required for Major: 79-86


Additional Degree Requirements Include:


Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120


Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements


Students must have a minimum 2.330 GPA in courses required for the major to graduate with an Environmental Geosciences degree.

Curricular Plan


A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.

Total Credits: 16


Total Credits: 14


Second Year Fall


Total Credits: 15


Second Year Spring


Total Credits: 15


Third Year Fall


Total Credits: 16


Third Year Spring


Total Credits: 17


Fourth Year Fall


Total Credits: 15


Fourth Year Spring


Total Credits: 12


Total Credits Required: 120


Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.

Learning Outcomes


Upon graduation from the Environmental Geosciences program, you should be able to: enter graduate school or obtain a position in the environmental sciences; collect, analyze and interpret environmental data; and communicate environmental data and interpretation in writing and orally.

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