Environmental Science Major (B.S.)
Students pursuing an Environmental Science major are encouraged to meet with an advisor during the first semester of attendance at CMU.
*A minor is recommended but not required.
Admission Requirements
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In order to sign a major in Environmental Science a student must meet the following criteria:
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An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
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A grade of C- or higher in each of the following courses: ENS 101, ENS 223, MTH 132, MTH 133, CHM 131, and CHM 132.
Core Courses (18 hours):
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ENS 101QR - Of Earth and Us: Introduction to Environmental Science 3(3-0)
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ENS 223 - Biogeochemical Cycling in the Environment 4(4-0)
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ENS 307 - Environmental Field Sampling and Laboratory Analytics 4(2-4)
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ENS 401 - Quantitative Environmental Data Analysis 3(2-2)
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ENS 503 - Environmental Modeling 4(2-4)
Required Courses I (32 hours):
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CHM 131 - General Chemistry I 4(3-3)
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CHM 132 - General Chemistry II 4(3-3)
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GEL 308 - Introduction to Hydrologic Systems 3(2-2)
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GEL 380 - Hydrogeology 3(2-3)
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MET 301 - Climatology & Climate Change 3(3-0)
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MTH 132 - Calculus I 4(4-0)
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MTH 133 - Calculus II 4(4-0)
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PHY 145QR - University Physics I 4(4-0)
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STA 382QR - Elementary Statistical Analysis 3(3-0)
Required Courses II (3 hours):
Choose one of the following:
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ECO 301 Environmental Economics 3(3-0)
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PSC 516 - Environmental Politics and Policy 3(3-0)
Additional Requirements I (9-12 hours):
Students must select one of the following options:
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Option A - Quantitative Skills (10 hours)
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MTH 232 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations 3(3-0)
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MTH 233 - Calculus III 4(4-0)
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CPS 180 - Principles of Computer Programming 3(3-0)
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Option B - Geographic Information Systems (9 hours)
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GEO 203 - Introduction to GIS 3(2-2)
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GEO 303 - Geographic Information Systems I 3(2-2)
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CPS 180 - Principles of Computer Programming 3(3-0)
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Option C - Environmental Chemistry (10 hours)
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CHM 211QR - Quantitative Analysis 4(3-5)
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CHM 331 - Inorganic Chemistry 3(2-4)
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CHM 345 - Organic Chemistry I 3(3-0)
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Option D - Ecosystems (12 hours)
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BIO 111 - Foundations of Evolution and Diversity 4(3-3)
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BIO 112 - Foundations of Cell Biology 4(3-3)
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BIO 213 - Foundations of Ecology 4(3-3)
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Option E - Geosciences (9 hours)
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GEL 130QR - Earth Processes 3(2-2)
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GEL 240 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentology 3(2-3)
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Choose ONE additional Geology course level 300 or higher (in consultation with an advisor) not already included in the ENS major requirements
Additional Requirements II (1-3 hours):
Choose one of the following:
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ENS 491 - Internship 1-3 (Spec)
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ENS 597 - Independent Study 1-3 (Spec)
Total: 63-68 credit hours