The environmental science major exists to provide tools for scientific observation and analysis of the environment. Using an interdisciplinary approach to scientific study, the major compliments studies of biology and chemistry with theological, philosophical, and legal perspectives on the environment.

Recognizing that environmental issues cannot be separated from the human condition, this major explores other areas of study and seeks interdisciplinary perspectives. Through academic study and field experience, the major develops an understanding that leads to "a perceptive and creative relationship between God, humanity and the natural world." Opportunities also exist for studying abroad in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The bachelor of arts in environmental science is designed for graduates requiring broad scientific training for government, business, nonprofit organizations or graduate study. Recent graduates have found employment with government agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management and CalTrans, and with non-profit organizations such as the San Joaquin River Parkway Trust.

GENERAL EDUCATION OR OTHER PREREQUISITES (16 UNITS)

• BIOL-110L General Biology A (4)
• CHEM-101L General Chemistry I (4)
• MATH -140 Pre-Calculus (4)
• or MATH-210 Calculus I (4)
• ECON-105 Principles of Economics (4)
• or PS-120 American Politics and Society (4)

REQUIRED COURSES (10 COURSES, 34 UNITS MINIMUM)

• BIOL-120L General Biology B (4)
• BIOL-310L Ecology (4)
• CHEM-102L General Chemistry II (4)
• CHEM-340L Environmental Chemistry (4)
• ENV -150 Introduction to Environmental Studies (4)
• PHYS-150 Earth Science (3)
• PHYS-151L Field Geology (1)
• PSY-300 Statistics (3)
• THEO -425 Theological Ethics and the Environment (4)

A minimum of 2 units from the following:

• BIOL-496 Biological Research (2-3)
• CHEM-496 Research Project (2)

ELECTIVES (15 UNITS MINIMUM, 7 UNITS MINIMUM IN SCIENCE)
Select 15 units from the following:

• BIOL-311L Field Botany (4)
• BIOL-320L Vertebrate Zoology (4)
• BIOL-325L Wildlife Biology (4)
• BIOL-410L Field Biology (4)
• BIOL-450L Geneticsa (4)
• CHEM-310 Organic Chemistry I (4)
• CHEM-311 Organic Chemistry II (4)
• CHEM-351L Quantitative Analysis (4)
• CS-120 Introduction to Computer Science I (3)
• ENV -482 Environmental Studies Practicum (1-3)
• PHIL-430 American Wilderness Literature and Philosophy (3)
• PS-373 Nature, Law and Policy (3)