Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Major Courses
- Minor Courses – Optional
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the Environmental Science major will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge from various scientific disciplines (i.e. biology, chemistry, earth science, physics) to address real-world environmental problems. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, and VII.)
- Design a valid scientific experiment and analyze the resulting data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Read, interpret, and evaluate information presented in media ranging from public new sources to scientific papers. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VIII.)
- Accurately communicate scientific ideas in written and oral form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes VII and VIII.)
- Demonstrate an awareness of major global environment issues and appreciate the interconnectedness of the global system. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, VII, and X.)
Requirements
Environmental Science Core Courses
In order to graduate, a minimum 2.3 cumulative science is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120, and COMM 110.
Science Requirements
This program prepares students for careers as an environmental scientist. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to start a career as an environmental consultant, atmospheric scientist, water quality scientist, reclamation expert, and so many more, working for private industry, the government, or a non-profit organization. This program also prepares students to attend graduate school in a large variety of scientific fields to gain additional education.
Science Electives:
Take an additional 9 semester hours from the following:
(at least one semester hour must be 300 or 400 level)
STUDENT MAY ALSO CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR UP TO THREE CREDITS:
| BIOL 497 | Biology Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education | 1-6 |
| CHEM 497 | Chemistry Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education | 1-6 |
| GEOL 497 | Geology Internship, Externship, Cooperative | 1-6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
STUDENT MAY ALSO CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR UP TO FOUR CREDITS:
| BIOL 499 | Special Topics, Readings | 1-6 |
| CHEM 499 | Special Topics | 1-6 |
| GEOL 499 | Special Topics, Readings | 1-6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1-4 |
Semester Sequence
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
GEOL 320 is offered Spring, Even Years.
Fifth Semester
SCNC 410 is offered Fall, Even Years.
Sixth Semester
BIOL 415 and SCNC 315 are offered Spring, Odd Years.
Seventh Semester
Eighth Semester
BIO 375 is offered Spring, Even Years.