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Environmental Science and Management, B.S.

  • Requirements
  • Graduation Plan
  • Department
  • Program Details

Requirements

Environmental Science is the study of the Earth’s surface, including its water and atmosphere, with a particular focus on their relationship to humans and other living things. Environmental Science applies chemistry, physics, mathematics, geography, biology and geology to answer questions about the Earth and its interrelationships with living things. Environmental Management focuses on the maintenance of environmental resources, for example the management of water resources, geological resources, or air quality. Environmental scientists may conduct studies in the field, in the laboratory using advanced analytical equipment, and in the office using specialized computer software. The program is preparation for a variety of career paths, including water monitoring, treatment, and pollution control with local, state or federal agencies; environmental and hydrological consulting with private industry; and other careers that draw on a background in the natural sciences, including law, public policy, and public health.

Total Program Credits: 120

General Education Requirements: 36 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Context CC (5)  
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Complete one of the following: 4
  MATH 1210 Calculus I QL 1 (4)  
  MATH 1050 College Algebra QL 2 (4)  
  MATH 1080 Precalculus QL (5)  
Complete the following: 3
  HIST 1700 American Civilization AS (3)  
  HIST 1740 US Economic History AS (3)  
  HIST 2700 US History to 1877 AS (3)  
and HIST 2710 US History since 1877 AS (3)  
  POLS 1000 American Heritage SS (3)  
  POLS 1100 American National Government AS (3)  
Complete the following:  
  HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness TE 2
or EXSC 1097 Fitness for Life TE (2)  
  PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
or PHIL 205G Ethics and Values IH GI (3)  
Distribution Courses  
Complete one of the following: 3
  BIOL 1010 General Biology BB (3)  
or BIOL 1610 College Biology I BB (4)  
  ENVT 1110 Introduction to Environmental Management  3
Third Science Distribution 3
  Complete one of the following:  
  GEO 1010 Introduction to Geology PP (3)  
  GEO 1030 Natural Disasters and the Environment PP (3)  
  GEO 1040 The Dinosaurian World PP (3)  
  GEO 1050 Geology of Natural Parks PP (3)  
  Fine Arts 3
  Humanities 3
  Social/Behavioral Science: (GEOG 2000 Recommended) 3
Discipline Core Requirements: 51 Credits
  GEO 1015 Introduction to Geology Laboratory 1
  CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I PP 4
and CHEM 1215 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 1
  CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II PP 4
and CHEM 1225 Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory 1
  ENVT 1270 Environmental Microbiology 3
or MIRC 3150 Microbial Ecology WE  
  ENVT 1300 Environmental Lab and Sampling 2
  STAT 2040 Principles of Statistics QL 4
  PHYS 2010 College Physics I PP 4
or PHYS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP  
  ENVT 2710 Environmental Careers 1
  ENVT 2730 Introduction to Soils 4
  ENVT 2560 Environmental Health 3
  ENVT 3210 Water Quality and Reclamation  4
  ENVT 3280 Environmental Law 3
  GEOG 3600 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4
  ENVT 3790 Applied Hydrology WE 4
  ENVT 3850 Environmental Policy WE 3
  GEO 480R Earth Science Seminar (Must be taken twice) 1
Academic Track Requirements: 12 Credits
Select one of the following tracks: 12
Environmental Management Track  
  ENVT 1200 Environmental Worker Safety (3)  
  ENVT 1510 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response (3)  
Complete one of the following - Water and Pollution Management  
  ENVT 3010 Environment Toxicology (3)  
  CIVE 3320 Introduction to Water Resources (3) 4  
  ENVT 3320 Hydraulics of Water  (3)  
  ENVT 3330 Water Resources Management  (3)  
Complete one of the following - Land and Environmental Management  
  ENVT 3530 Environmental Management Systems (3)  
  ENVT 3750 Land Use Planning  (3)  
  ENVT 3770 Natural Resources Management  (3)  
Environmental Science Track  
  METO 1010 Introduction to Meteorology PP (3)  
  GEOG 3400 Environmental Remote Sensing  (3)  
Complete one of the following - Biological Sciences  
  BIOL 2500 Environmental Biology BB (3)  
  BIOL 3700 General Ecology (3) 4  
  BIOL 3800 Conservation Biology (3)  
Complete one of the following - Environmental Sciences  
  GEO 3000 Environmental Geochemistry  (3)  
  METO 3100 Climate and the Earth System (3)  
  GEOG 3700 Wetland Studies  (3)  
  ENVT 3800 Energy Use on Earth  (3)  
Elective Requirements: 21 Credits
Choose 21 credits, not already taken in the core or track, from the following list (at least 15 credits must be Upper Division): 5   
  ENVT 1200 Environmental Worker Safety (3)  
  ENVT 1510 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response (3)  
  ENVT 3010 Environment Toxicology (3)  
  ENVT 3290 Environmental Reporting WE (3)  
  ENVT 3320 Hydraulics of Water  (3)  
  CIVE 3320 Introduction to Water Resources (3) 4  
  ENVT 3330 Water Resources Management  (3)  
  ENVT 3530 Environmental Management Systems (3)  
  ENVT 3550 Site Investigation  (3)  
  ENVT 3700 Current Topics in Environmental Management  (3)  
  ENVT 3750 Land Use Planning  (3)  
  ENVT 3770 Natural Resources Management  (3)  
  ENVT 3800 Energy Use on Earth  (3)  
  ENVT 482R Geologic Environmental Internship  (1)  
  ENVT 495R Special Projects in Environmental Management  (1)  
  GEO 1080 Introduction to Oceanography PP (3)  
  GEO 202R Science Excursion (1)  
  GEO 204R Natural History Excursion BB (1)  
  GEO 2070 Desert Natural History (3)  
  GEO 3000 Environmental Geochemistry (3)  
  GEO 3100 Isotope Geochemistry  (3)  
  GEO 3080 Earth Materials WE (3)  
 and GEO 3085 Earth Materials Laboratory (1)  
  GEO 3100 Isotope Geochemistry  (3)  
  GEO 3105 Isotope Geochemistry Laboratory  (1)  
  GEO 3200 Geologic Hazards  (3)  
and GEO 3205 Geologic Hazards Laboratory (1)  
  GEO 4500 Sedimentary Geology WE (4)  
  GEO 4790 Hydrogeology  (3)  
  GEOG 2000 Sustainability and Environment SS (3)  
  GEOG 3650 Advanced Geographic Information Systems  (4)  
  GEOG 3500 Geomorphology WE (4)  
or GEO 3500 Geomorphology WE (4)  
  GEOG 3700 Wetland Studies  (3)  
  GEOG 3705 Wetland Studies Laboratory  (1)  
  GEOG 3800 Environmental History of the United States  (3)  
  GEOG 4100 Geospatial Field Methods  (3)  
  GEOG 482R GIS Internship  (1-3)  
  METO 1020 Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory (1)  
  METO 1060 Fundamentals of Weather Forecasting PP (3)  
  METO 3100 Climate and the Earth System (3)  
  PHYS 2015 College Physics I Lab (1)  
  PHYS 2025 College Physics II Lab (1)  
  PHYS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP (4)  
  PHYS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP (4)  
  CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I  (4)  
  CHEM 2315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory  (1)  
  CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II  (4)  
  CHEM 2325 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory  (1)  
  MATH 1210 Calculus I QL (4)  
  MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)  
  MATH 2210 Calculus III (4)  
  BIOL 1610 College Biology I BB (4)  
  BIOL 1615 College Biology I Laboratory (1)  
  BIOL 1620 College Biology II (3)  
  BIOL 1625 College Biology II Laboratory (1)  
  BIOL 2500 Environmental Biology BB (3)  
  BIOL 3700 General Ecology (3) 4  
  BIOL 3705 General Ecology Laboratory (1) 4  
  BIOL 3800 Conservation Biology (3)  
  BIOL 4000 Freshwater Ecology (4) 4  
  MIRC 3150 Microbial Ecology WE (4) 4  
  Or other electives approved by the advisor and chair.  

Notes:

  1. MATH 1210 is required for PHYS 2110 option.
  2. Both MATH 1050 and PHYS 1100 are needed for PHY 2210 option. Otherwise both MATH 1050 and MATH 1060 are required.
  3. BIOL 1610 has a co-requisite of BIOL 1615 which can count as an elective.
  4. This course has a prerequisite that is not in program and may require you to take additional courses.
  5. Credits used to satisfy core and/or track requirements cannot double count as an elective.

 

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
  3. Grade of C- or better in all ENVT, GEO, and GEOG courses.
  4. Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
  5. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
  6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
  7. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours

ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005

Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Context CC

 3

Quantitative Literacy

 4
ENVT 1110 Introduction to Environmental Management PP 3
Fine Arts Distribution 3
Social/Behavioral Science Distribution 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
American Institutions 3
BIOL 1010 General Biology BB 3
GEO 1010 Introduction to Geology PP 3
GEO 1015 Introduction to Geology Laboratory 1
ENVT 2710 Environmental Careers 1
GEO 480R Earth Science Seminar 0.5
  Semester total: 14.5
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I PP 4
CHEM 1215 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 1
PHYS 2010 College Physics I PP 4
ENVT 2730 Introduction to Soils 4
  Semester total: 16
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
Humanities Distribution 3
CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II PP 4
CHEM 1225 Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory 1
ENVT 1270 Environmental Microbiology 3
ENVT 1300 Environmental Lab and Sampling 2
Track Requirement 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
STAT 2040 Principles of Statistics QL 4
ENVT 3210 Water Quality and Reclamation 4
GEOG 3600 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4
ENVT 3790 Applied Hydrology WE 4
  Semester total: 16
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE 2
ENVT 3280 Environmental Law 3
ENVT 3850 Environmental Policy WE 3
Track Requirement 3
ENVT Elective 4
  Semester total: 15
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours
ENVT 2560 Environmental Health 3
GEO 480R Earth Science Seminar 0.5
Track Requirement 3
ENVT Elective 7
  Semester total: 13.5
Semester 8 Course Title Credit Hours
Track Requirement 3
ENVT Elective 10
  Semester total: 13
  Degree total: 120

 

Department

Earth Science

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Earth Science

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Develop the necessary technical knowledge in environmental science and technology management, as well as underlying foundational and interdisciplinarysciences including physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics to succeed in professional careers related to their degree programs or in associated graduate programs.
  2. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills that will enable them to succeed at presenting and publishing scientific data and reports.
  3. Develop skills to critically evaluate scientific literature and scientific problems, identify existing and new scientific questions, and address those questions using both logical, laboratory, geospatial, and other creative approaches
  4. Graduate with knowledge of the relevant agencies (e.g., EPA, BLM, USGS, UGS,etc.) and the associated laws and regulations relevant to their field of study.
  5. Graduate with sufficient knowledge of the breadth of career opportunities available to them that they can obtain career satisfaction.
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