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Nov 22, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Environmental Science BS
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Let’s face it-our planet needs scientists who know how to reduce air pollution, restore wetlands, protect national parks, address climate change … the list goes on and on. Some day that person could be you, especially if you’re passionate about the environment, you’re excited about using science and math to solve complicated problems, and you want a job that lets you travel the world and explore the great outdoors.
Visit the Environmental Science academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Environment and Sustainability department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Environmental Geosciences Core (32 credits)
Science Core (18-25 credits)
Senior Capstone (3 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 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.
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of:
- Interpret scientific data and apply it to authentic problems.
- Use standard ecological methods to solve environmental problems.
- Fluently write and do research within scientific primary literature.
(HEGIS: 04.20 ECOLOGY, CIP: 03.0103 Environmental Studies)
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