Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Environmental Science, B.S.


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Environmental Science, Environmental Biology Specialization, B.S. Degree Map  
Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry Specialization, B.S. Degree Map  
Environmental Science, Environmental Geology Specialization, B.S. Degree Map  
Environmental Science, Physical Geology Specialization, B.S. Degree Map  
Environmental Science, Environmental Technology Specialization, B.S. Degree Map  

The plan in Environmental Science leads to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. This plan seeks, through an interdisciplinary approach, to prepare students for opportunities in the private sector and in governmental agencies where environmental issues are being addressed. Graduates of the plan will also be prepared to pursue further academic training in Environmental Science.

Students must specialize in one of the following areas:

  • Environmental Biology
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Environmental Geology
  • Physical Geology
  • Environmental Technology

University Core Requirements (42 hours)


Communication (6 hours)


Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.  

Mathematics (3 hours)


Additional Information


Three (3) hours will count toward the Core Mathematics - 20 and one (1) hour will count toward the Core Component Area Option - 90.

Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)


Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)


Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.  

Creative Arts (3 hours)


Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.  

American History (6 hours)


Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.  

Government/Political Science (6 hours)


Choose TWO course from the UHCL core approved list.   

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)


Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.  

Major Requirements (25 hours)


The following courses must be completed with the grade of “C-” or better:

Research or Practical Experience


Select one of the following courses:


Requires faculty approval.

Specialization Requirements (52 hours)


Specialization requirements and approved upper-level electives must total 52 hours and must be completed with a grade of “C-“or better. Specialization electives are junior/senior level or related classes and must be selected from the list of approved electives for each specialization. Other electives may be selected in consultation with a faculty mentor and shall be completed with grades of “C-” or better.

In all cases, prerequisites for each course must be satisfied. A maximum of six hours of Environmental Management (ENVR) courses may be included.

Additional Environmental Biology Specialization Courses (4 hours)


Choose one of the following groups.

Additional Environmental Biology Specialization Courses: Physiology (3 hours)


Choose one of the following courses.

Additional Information


Prerequisites and corequisites must be met as required.

Additional Information


Prerequisites and corequisites must be met as required.

Additional Information


Prerequisites and corequisites must be met as required.

Environmental Technology Specialization Electives


Select eight hours of specialization electives:

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