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2025-2026 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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Required Courses (12 Credits)
Math and Science Core (27-30 credits)
Environmental Core (18 credits)
Environmental Internship (3 credits)
Students must take at least a 3 credit internship coordinated only through EVS advisors. Field Methods and Data Collection (3 credits)
Specialty Electives (15 credits)
Specialty electives provide a body of course work that will prepare a student for a defined area within the field of environmental science. We call this “your jam”, and the electives you choose from below will develop this specialty. This is the pre-approved list but we will accept petitions in advance for individualized coursework within your chosen focus area. Please see the Environmental Science Advisors for further information. A minimum of three courses (9 credits) must be at the 400 level. No more than 6 credits of tutorial work (498, 499) may be used for elective requirements. Total Credits Required for Major: 78-81
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements: Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total, including pathways, “free electives”, and possible minors. 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 Science 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. All students are encouraged to use this plan in conjunction with other academic planning resources such as your academic advisor, the HUB Academic Advisement Report , My Planner and Path Finder tool. In addition to following this course roadmap, all other admission and academic requirements of this major as listed in the Undergraduate Catalog must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. YEAR 1
Fall Semester - UB Seminar Credits: 3
- BIO 200-Evolutionary Biology Credits: 5
- GLY 101-Natural Hazards Credits: 3
- GLY 105- Natural Hazards and Climate Change: Past, Present, Future Credits: 1
- MTH 121-Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I Credits: 4
Total Credits: 16 Spring Semester - ENG 105-Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 3
- EVS 250-Environmental Justice Credits: 3
- GLY 102-Climate Change Credits: 3
- MTH 122-Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II Credits: 4
- Pathway Credits: 3
Total Credits: 16
YEAR 2
Fall Semester - CHE 101-General Chemistry Credits: 4 AND
- CHE 113-General Chemistry Credits: 1
- PHY 101-College Physics Credits: 4
- EVS 309-Ecology Credits: 3
- Pathway Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15 Spring Semester - CHE 102-General Chemistry Credits: 4 AND
- CHE 114-General Chemistry Credits: 1
- PHY 102-College Physics II Credits: 4
- GEO 211-Univariate Statistics in Geog Credits: 4
- Pathway Credits: 3
Total Credits: 16
YEAR 3
Fall Semester - EVS 310-Ecological Methods Credits: 3
- CIE 340-Environmental Engineering Credits: 3
- Communication Literacy 2-Credits: 3
- EVS Elective Credits: 3
- Pathway Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15 Spring Semester - GEO 481-Geographic Information Systems Credits: 4
- EVS Elective Credits: 3
- Pathway Credits: 3
- Pathway Credits: 3
- UBC 399-UB Curriculum Capstone Credits: 1
Total Credits: 14
YEAR 4
Fall Semester - EVS Elective Credits: 3
- EVS 400 level Elective Credits: 3
- EVS 452-Limnology Credits: 4
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15 Spring Semester - EVS 496-Environmental Internship Credits: 3
- EVS 400 level Elective Credits: 3
- EVS 400 level Elective Credits: 3
- EVS 450-Undergraduate Colloquium Credits: 1
- EVS Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 13
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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