Environmental Science—Bachelor of Science
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Website: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
College/School: School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Apply to UIW: Application for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science prepares future leaders in sustainability, conservation and natural resource management. The program integrates study in several different science fields, ensuring that students have a strong foundation and broad understanding of biology, chemistry, geology, physics and meteorology. Students can expect a rigorous curriculum that spans study of the elements of the natural world and the challenges facing each, including air pollution, water quality, and soil conservation. An understanding of statistics and mathematics is also an important part of the well-rounded degree program.
A minimum of 120 credit hours are required to complete the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree program.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Degree Plan
A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to complete the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree program.
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
| UIW Core Curriculum |
| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Behavioral Science |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
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43 total core credit hours |
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| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
Contact the Department Chair in Environmental Science for specific UIW Core course requirements.
Biology Coursework
| BIOL 1402 | General Biology I for Majors and Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 1403 | General Biology II for Majors and Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 3442 | Ecology and Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 3471 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 44XX | Advanced Biology Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Chemistry Coursework
Environmental Science Coursework
| ENSC 1410 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| ENSC 3410 | Research in Soil Conservation | 4 |
| ENSC 4315 | Environmental Science Research | 3 |
| ENSC 4460 | Research in Water Quality | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Geology Coursework
Physics Coursework
Mathematics Coursework
| MATH 2303 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
MATH 1304, College Algebra, should be taken as part of the UIW Core.
Meteorology Coursework
The prerequisite METR 1430 should be taken as part of the UIW Core.
Advanced Science Electives
12 credit hours are required, selected from upper level Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology, or Environmental Science courses.
Elective Coursework
Elective coursework is required to complete the minimum number of credit hours needed for the Environmental Science degree program.