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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Science — Marine Science Emphasis, BS


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Department of Environmental Sciences, Huxley College of the Environment

109-110 credits

Introduction

Students wishing to complete Environmental Science Marine Science empahsis major in four years should complete the general chemistry series and the general biology series during their freshman and sophomore years. 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.

 Contact Information

Department Chair
David Wallin
Arntzen Hall 310
360-650-7526
David.Wallin@wwu.edu

Huxley College Admissions Advisor
Kathryn Patrick
Environmental Studies 539
360-650-3520
Kathryn.Patrick@wwu.edu

 Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Admission and Declaration of Major.  

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Environmental Science prep and major requirements


Preparatory Courses (44-45 credits)


Major (65 credits)


Electives


Under advisement (11-32 credits) in order to fulfill the total major requirements of 65 credits:

Marine Ecology Emphasis (34 credits minimum)


Complete the following courses to fulfill the Marine Ecology Emphasis. Courses used to fulfill requirements in the emphasis may also be used to fulfill above major requirements.

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