
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Las Cruces, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 26,784 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for nonresident students| $ 8,458 for resident students.
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Introduction
The environmental science major is a multidisciplinary program based on a strong general science curriculum and an environmental curriculum that focuses on environmental problems and solutions. Although administered by the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, a multidisciplinary advisory committee recommends curriculum and other changes to the program. Graduates are very competitive for careers in industry and government and have excellent preparation for graduate programs in a variety of fields. A grade of C- or better must be earned in the Basic Background and Core Requirements.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
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Curriculum
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1220G College Algebra and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. Students should meet with their advisor every semester.
First Year
Semester 1
- ENVS 1110G Environmental Science I (C or better)-4 credits
- ENGL 1110G Composition I (C or better) 1-4 credits
Choose from one of the following: 2 (3 credits)
- Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course (C or better) 2
- Area V: Humanities Course (C or better) 2
- Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course (C or better) 2
Elective Course 3 (3 credits)
- Students who must be enrolled in 15 credits a semester for Financial Aid purposes will need to enroll in additional elective credits 3
Semester 2
Elective Course 3 (3 credits)
- BIOL 2610G Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution (Lab not required)-3 credits
Choose from one of the following:
- COMM 1115G Introduction to Communication (C- or better)-3 credits
- ACOM 1130G Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture (C- or better)-3 credits
- GEOL 1110G Physical Geology (C or better)-4 credits
Choose from one of the following: (3 credits)
- Area IV: Social Behavioral Course (C or better) 2
- Area V: Humanities Course (C or better) 2
- Area V: Creative and Fine Arts Course (C or better) 2
Second Year
Semester 1
- MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (C or better) 1-4 credits
- CHEM 1215G General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors (C or better)-4 credits
- BIOL 2110G Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology (Lab not required (C or better))-3 credits
Choose from one of the following: (3 credits)
- ENGL 2210G Professional & Technical Communication (C or better)
- ENGL 2215G Advanced Technical and Professional Communication (C or better)
Choose one from the following: (4 credits)
- ENVS 457 Water Measurement
- FWCE 434 Aquatic Contaminants and Toxicology
- FWCE 459 Aquatic Ecology
Students who must be enrolled in 15 credits a semester for Financial Aid purposes will need to enroll in additional elective credits 3
Semester 2
- MATH 1521G or MATH 1430G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (C or better in either) 1 or Applications of Calculus I-4 credits
- CHEM 1225G General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors (C or better) 1-4 credits
Choose from one of the following: ( 3 credits)
- Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course 2
- Area V: Humanities Course 2
- Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2
Students who must be enrolled in 15 credits a semester for Financial Aid purposes will need to enroll in additional elective credits 3
Third Year
Semester 1
- A ST 311 Statistical Applications (C or better) 1-3 credits
- SOIL 2110& 2110L Introduction to Soil Science and Introduction to Soil Science Laboratory (C or better)-4 credits
- CHEM 2115 Survey of Organic Chemistry and Laboratory-4 credits
- GEOG 481 Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science (GIS)-4 credits
- VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course (C or better) 4-3 credits
Semester 2
- ENVS 312 Emergency Response to Hazardous Material Incidents (Spring Only) (C or better)-2 credits
- ENVS 2111 & 2111L Environmental Engineering and Science and Environmental Science Laboratory (C or better)-4 credits
- ENVS 370 Environmental Soil Science (Spring Only) (C or better)-3 credits
- PHYS 1310G Calculus-Based Physics I (lab not required)-3 credits
Fourth Year
Semester 1
- ENVS 462 Sampling and Analysis of Environmental Contaminants (Fall Only) (C or better)-3 credits
- ENVS 452 Geohydrology (Fall Only) (C or better)-4 credits
- ENVS 460 Introduction to Air Pollution (Fall Only) (C or better)-3 credits
- ENVS 361 Basic Toxicology (Fall Only) (C or better)-3 credits
- ENVS 422 Environmental Chemistry (Fall Only) (C or better)-3 credits
Semester 2
- ENVS 470 Environmental Impacts of Land Use and Contaminant Remediation (Spring Only) (C or better)-3 credits
- ENVS 301 Principles of Ecology (C or better)-3 credits
- ENVS 391 Internship (C or better)-3 credits
- VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course (C or better) 4-3 credits
- BIOL 311 General Microbiology-3 credits
Total Credits-120
- These courses have prerequisites and it is the student's responsibility to check and fulfill all course prerequisites listed for these courses.
- See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- The department recommends utilizing the following courses to fulfill the additional elective credits needed for Financial Aid requirements. First Year - Semester 1: First Year - Semester 2: Second Year - Semester 1: Second Year - Semester 2:
- MATH 1220G College Algebra
- ACES 1120 Freshman Orientation
- MATH 1250G Trigonometry
- CHEM 1121 General Supplemental Instruction I
- CHEM 1122 General Supplemental Instruction II
- See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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