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Environmental Emphasis Major Requirements

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Studies: Environmental Emphasis is designed primarily as a second major for students in the CLAES School of Education interested in teaching science in elementary schools. The program is tailored to meet the interdisciplinary science objectives of elementary education majors and to facilitate the timely completion of their dual requirements in the School of Education and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This program is not designed to prepare students for further study in science disciplines at the graduate or professional level, or to teach science at the middle or high school level.

SUBJECT AREA	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE NAME	CREDITS
Environmental Sciences (11 Credits)
	ENV-100	Introduction to Environmental Sciences	4
	ENV-200	Statistical and Computer Applications in the Natural Sciences	4
	ENV-375	Environmental Biogeochemistry	3
Geosciences (8 Credits)
	GEO-102	Earth Materials and Processes Lab	1
	GEO-113	Environmental Geology	3
	GEO-407	Hydrology and Water Resources	4
Marine Sciences (4 Credits)
	MAR-120	Oceanography	3
	MAR-121	Introductory Oceanography Lab	1
**Biology (4 Credits) Select one course from the following:**
	BIO-115	Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Animals	4
	BIO-116	Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Plants	4
Chemistry (4 Credits)
	CHE-120	Principles of Chemistry	3
	CHE-121	Principles of Chemistry Lab	1
**Mathematics (4 Credits) Select one course from the following:**
	MTH-105	Algebra and Trigonometry	4
	MTH-210	Calculus I	4
**Advanced Field Experience (3-4 Credits) Select one course from the following:**
	MAR-380/580	The Learning and Teaching of Marine Science^1,2	4
	ENV-480	Senior Thesis	3
	ENV-490	Independent Research and Study	3-4
Elective Group A: Biotic and Abiotic Processes (8 Credits) Select two courses from the following; only one Introduction to Field Marine Science course (MAR-227-229) is allowed:
	BIO-250	Field Natural History	4
	BIO-272+272L	Introduction to Marine Biology and Lab	4
	BIO-335	Modern Plant Biology	4
	BIO-350	General Ecology	4
	BIO-372	Behavior of Marine Organisms: An Evolutionary Approach	4
	GEO-350	Soils and Surficial Processes	4
	MAR-227-229	Introduction to Field Marine course¹	4
	MAR-401	Marine Ecology	4
	PHY-100+100L or PHY-200 + 200L	Principles of Physics I and Lab or General Physcis I and Lab	4
Elective Group B: Social Processes (3 Credits) Select one course from the following:
	AMS-304	Technology and Science in America	3
	CBA-316	Nature's Business³	3
	PHL-320	Philosophy of Science	3
	POL-215	Global Politics	3
	POL-328	Environmental Policy	3
	SOC-225	Population Studies	3

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 49-50 (In addition to CLAES core requirements)

¹The courses, Introduction to Field Marine Science and The Learning and Teaching of Marine Science, are taught on a rotating basis during the Summer I or Summer II terms. Introduction to Field Marine Science courses include:

Subtropical Environments (MAR-227) taught at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), Bermuda
Boreal Environments (MAR-228) taught at The Shoals Marine Laboratory, Gulf of Maine
Tropical Environments (MAR-229) taught at the Institute of Marine Sciences, Roatan, Honduras

²MAR-580 can be used for graduate credit.

³CBA-316 usually requires travel to foreign countries (destination varies from year to year) at extra cost. Travel normally occurs during the winter break or during the summer. Exact travel dates vary, depending on destination.

HONORS PROGRAM IN LIBERAL STUDIES: ENVIRONMENTAL EMPHASIS

Graduation with Honors in Liberal Studies: Environmental Emphasis is awarded in recognition of majors who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability. Enrollment in the program is by invitation of the GEMS faculty. Eligibility requirements include a minimum GPA of 3.5 in courses required for the major and the satisfactory completion of a three- or four-credit Independent Research and Study course. In addition an honors candidate must maintain an overall minimum GPA of 3.0.

Please see the Academic Catalogs for more information, including course descriptions.

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