Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2013-2014 Catalog Program: Environmental Science Extension Major, BS Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | ||||||||||
Environmental Science Extension Major, BSDepartment of Environmental Sciences, Huxley College of the Environment 132-137 credits (preparatory courses and major)Introduction/What is the Study of Environmental Science?Students wishing to complete an Environmental Science major in four years should complete the general chemistry series during their freshman year and the general biology series during their sophomore year. Prospective environmental science majors are strongly advised to take additional preparatory courses that provide a strong background in chemistry, biology and mathematics. The preparatory courses are listed with the major, where approved as GUR courses in the catalog, may be used to fulfill both Huxley College and GUR requirements. All preparatory courses required for admission should be completed on a lettered or numeric grading scale, not P/NP, and must be completed with a grade of C- or better. This Environmental Science major is offered at off-site locations. Exact locations are listed in the Extended Education section of this catalog. Why Consider an Environmental Science Extension Major?
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):If you are interested in the Environmental Science (Extension), BS major, you must first complete either: a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) Associate Degree or the equivalent to Western Washington University’s General University Requirements. You can decide to become an Environmental Science major at any time. It is advantageous to plan for your major during your freshman or sophomore year, as prerequisite classes can be a part of earning your DTA. Contact the program manager (see below) to develop a plan for completing the prerequisite courses while earning your DTA. Your email can be added to the ‘interested students’ distribution list for Huxley College on the Peninsulas and you will begin to receive notifications, general announcements, and information about jobs, internships, or research opportunities. Important information about admission to the ESCI major: Admission is a competitive process and requires the coursework above and a satisfactory GPA in all coursework. You must then submit two applications: the Extension Undergraduate Program at http://admissions.wwu.edu/print/EESPExtensionUGApp.pdf and a Huxley on the Peninsulas application that lists relevant experience and includes a 1-2 page essay describing your reasons for wanting to enter into the Environmental Science Extension major. Applications are obtained from the program manager and accepted in the spring for fall admittance. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Bluestein-Johnson, program manager, by phone (360-417-6521) or Nancy.Bluestein-Johnson@wwu.edu Grade RequirementsA grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors. |
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Requirements | |||||||||||
Preparatory Courses (47-52 credits) | |||||||||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||||
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❑ BIOL 204 - Introduction to Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity | |||||||||||
❑ BIOL 205 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | |||||||||||
❑ BIOL 206 - Introduction to Organismal Biology | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 123 - General Chemistry III | |||||||||||
❑ ECON 206 - Introduction to Microeconomics | |||||||||||
❑ MATH 124 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |||||||||||
❑ One course from: | |||||||||||
ENVS 203 - Physical Geography | |||||||||||
GEOL 211 - Physical Geology | |||||||||||
❑ Any BCOM or CCOM GUR requirement course ❑ Any PLSC course | |||||||||||
Major (85 credits) | |||||||||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||||
❑ ESCI 340 - Biostatistical Analysis | |||||||||||
❑ ESCI 493 - Environmental Impact Assessment | |||||||||||
❑ ENVS 304 - Environment and Resource Policy | |||||||||||
❑ ENVS 305 - Environmental History and Ethics | |||||||||||
❑ Choose either: | |||||||||||
CHEM 251 - Elementary Organic Chemistry | |||||||||||
or the following series: | |||||||||||
CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry | |||||||||||
CHEM 352 - Organic Chemistry | |||||||||||
CHEM 354 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | |||||||||||
❑ One course from: | |||||||||||
ESCI 321 - Oceanography | |||||||||||
ESCI 435 - Landscape Ecology | |||||||||||
ESCI 492 - Climate Change | |||||||||||
ENVS 325 - Geography of Landforms | |||||||||||
ENVS 326 - Climatology | |||||||||||
ESCI 325 - Fundamentals of Ecology | |||||||||||
BIOL 325 - Ecology | |||||||||||
❑ One course from (minimum of 10 credits): | |||||||||||
ESCI 498A - Senior Thesis | |||||||||||
ESCI 498B - Internship | |||||||||||
ESCI 498C - Senior Project | |||||||||||
❑ Two lecture/lab courses or combination of courses from: | |||||||||||
ESCI 321 - Oceanography AND | |||||||||||
ESCI 322 - Oceanography Laboratory | |||||||||||
ESCI 328 - Introduction to Ecosystem Management | |||||||||||
ESCI 361 - Water Quality AND | |||||||||||
ESCI 362 - Water Quality Lab | |||||||||||
ESCI 407 - Forest Ecology | |||||||||||
ESCI 429 - Stream Ecology | |||||||||||
❑ Electives under advisement (28-37 credits) A minimum of 20 credits from: ESCI 300- or 400-level Additional electives, if needed from: BIOL 300- or 400-level CHEM 300- or 400-level ENVS 300- or 400-level ESCI 300– or 400-level | |||||||||||
EXT 370 - Principles and Practices of Emergency Management | |||||||||||
EXT 371 - Practical Applications of Emergency Management | |||||||||||
EXT 372 - Law and Policy of Emergency Management | |||||||||||
GEOL 300- or 400-level | |||||||||||
MATH 125 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |||||||||||
MATH 203 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations I | |||||||||||
MATH 204 - Elementary Linear Algebra | |||||||||||
MATH 205 - Linear Algebra Workshop | |||||||||||
MATH 307 - Mathematical Computing | |||||||||||
MATH 309 - Introduction to Proof in Discrete Mathematics | |||||||||||
MATH 224 - Multivariable Calculus and Geometry I | |||||||||||
MATH 225 - Multivariable Calculus and Geometry II | |||||||||||
MATH 226 - Limits and Infinite Series | |||||||||||
MATH 300- or 400-level Maximum 3 courses allowed from: | |||||||||||
PHYS 114 - Principles of Physics I | |||||||||||
PHYS 115 - Principles of Physics II | |||||||||||
PHYS 116 - Principles of Physics III | |||||||||||
PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I | |||||||||||
PHYS 226 - Physics with Calculus IV | |||||||||||
PHYS 300- or 400-level | |||||||||||
University Graduation RequirementsGeneral University Requirements (GURS) | |||||||||||
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