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2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog

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2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

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The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is designed for students interested in scientific careers or pursuing graduate studies. Field experiences are an essential element of our curriculum, beginning in the first year. Students earning a BS in Environmental Science will leave Rowan University with a broad understanding of several scientific disciplines and mathematics. Course requirements offer flexibility within the degree, not only with a number of elective credits but with choices among specialized courses.

General Education

All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements

Rowan Core Courses: 25 s.h.

Communicative Literacy

COMP 01111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
COMP 01112 - College Composition II Credits: 3
CMS 04205 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Quantitative Literacy

STAT 02260 - Statistics I Credits: 3

Science Literacy

CHEM 06100 - Chemistry I Credits: 4

Global Literacy

Elective choice

Humanistic Literacy

PHIL 09368 - Philosophy of Science Credits: 3 or elective choice

Artistic Literacy

GEOG 16160 - Digital Earth: Mapping and Geographic Information Science Credits: 3

Non-Program General Education Courses: 24 s.h.

CHEM 06101 - Chemistry II Credits: 4
MATH 01130 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 01131 - Calculus II Credits: 4
BIOL 01104 - Introduction to Evolution and Scientific Inquiry Credits: 4
PHYS 00210 - Physics I Without Calculus Credits: 4
GEOL 01101 - Physical Geology Credits: 4

Environmental Science Core: 49 s.h.

BIOL 01106 - Introduction to Genetics Credits: 4
BIOL 01203 - Introduction to Cell Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 01204 - Introduction to Ecology Credits: 4
CHEM 07200 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
EVSC 01110 - The Environmental Experience Credits: 1
EVSC 01115 - Environment in the Headlines Credits: 1

Choose one (3 s.h):

EVSC 01101 - Planet in Peril: Environmental Science in the 21st Century Credits: 3
or
ENST 94101 - Planet in Peril: Environmental Science in the 21st Century Credits: 3
EVSC 01120 - Oceans in Crisis Credits: 3
EVSC 01121 - Global Environmental Change Credits: 3
EVSC 01122 - Future of Food Credits: 3

Choose one (4 s.h):

EVSC 01380 - Principles of Atmospheric and Climate Science Credits: 4
EVSC 01385 - Oceans Credits: 4

Choose all:

EVSC 01202 - Environmental Science Research Methods and Data Analysis Credits: 4
or
ENST 94202 - Environmental Science Research Methods and Data Analysis Credits: 4
ENST 94102 - Human Nature: Intro to Environmental & Sustainability Studies Credits: 3
ENST 94301 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 3
EVSC 01350 - Field Methods in Environmental Science Credits: 4
EVSC 01305 - Contaminants in the Environment Credits: 4
EVSC 01220 - Global Climate Crisis Credits: 3

Choose one (3 s.h):

EVSC 01410 - Environmental Science Clinic Credits: 3
EVSC 01420 - Environmental Science Senior Seminar Credits: 3
EVSC 01412 - Research Capstone in Environmental Science Credits: 3

Restricted Electives: 12-14 s.h.

In consultation with an advisor, choose four Environmental Science electives OR other approved courses

Free Electives: 8-10 s.h.

Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.

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