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2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Environmental Science - Science Track, B.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus


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Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with Science Track 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

Requirements


Subtotal: 41-42


Science Track 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.

Subtotal: 29-30


Subtotal: 9


Subtotal: 1-3


Student May also Choose One of the Following for up to Four Credits:


Subtotal: 1-4


Total: 81-88


Semester Sequence


First Semester


Subtotal: 16


Second Semester


Subtotal: 15


Subtotal: 15


Fourth Semester


Subtotal: 16


GEOL 320  is offered Spring, Even Years.

Fifth Semester


Subtotal: 16


SCNC 410  is offered Fall, Even Years.

Sixth Semester


Subtotal: 16


BIOL 415  and SCNC 315  are offered Spring, Odd Years.

Seventh Semester


Subtotal: 14-15


Eighth Semester


Subtotal: 16-17


BIO 375 is offered Spring, Even Years.

Student Learning Outcomes


A student successfully completing the Environmental Science major will be able to:

  1. 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.)
  2. Design a valid scientific experiment and analyze the resulting data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  3. 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.)
  4. Accurately communicate scientific ideas in written and oral form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes VII and VIII.)
  5. 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.)

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