Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Analytical Sciences
Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Analytical Sciences Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs. | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Environmental Science Major with a Concentration in Analytical Sciences - 82-91 Hours Required | ||
| Required coursework | 16-18 | |
| (Note that in the case of cross-listed courses, Environmental Science majors must enroll in the ENVN section) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (^) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (**) | ||
| HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPHY (**) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT (^) | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & REGULATIONS (^) | ||
| Select one of the following Statistics courses - | 3-4 | |
| STATISTICS FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (^) | ||
| STATISTICS FOR LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (^) | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (** ^) | ||
| STATISTICAL METHODS I (^) | ||
| STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (^) | ||
| SOCIAL STATISTICS (^) | ||
| Select one of the following GIS courses | 1-4 | |
| GIS APPLICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES (** ^) | ||
| CARTOGRAPHY AND DATA VISUALIZATION (^) | ||
| GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS I (^) | ||
| Select one of the following courses on the human dimensions of Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND NATIVE PEOPLES OF THE GREAT PLAINS (^) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY (^) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS (^) | ||
| SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD (^) | ||
| GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS (^) | ||
| THE NATURE OF THE PAST: AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY, PRE-HISTORY TO THE PRESENT (^) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY (^) | ||
| Analytical Sciences Concentration requirements | 8 | |
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (** ^) | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (^) | ||
| Select one of the following Organic Chemistry sequences | 5-8 | |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| OR | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (^) | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| Other required Chemistry courses | 18 | |
| QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS and QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LAB (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (^) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (^) | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS and INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY (^) | ||
| Required Biology and Physics Courses | 17 | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY | ||
| THE BIOLOGY OF MICROORGANISMS | ||
| PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCE I (**) | ||
or PHYS 2110 | GENERAL PHYSICS I - CALCULUS LEVEL | |
| GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I (**) | ||
| PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCE II | ||
or PHYS 2120 | GENERAL PHYSICS II-CALCULUS LEVEL | |
| GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II | ||
| Select a minimum 11 hours from the following: | 11 | |
| MICROBIAL ECOLOGY (^) | ||
| ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY AND HUMAN HEALTH (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (**) | ||
| MINERALOGY and MINERALOGY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY and IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY and STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY FIELD METHODS (^) | ||
| WATER QUALITY (^) | ||
| GEOCHEMISTRY (^) | ||
| CRITICAL ZONE SCIENCE (^) | ||
| METEOROLOGY (**) | ||
| CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES (^) | ||
| SPATIAL ANALYSIS IN GEOGRAPHY (^) | ||
| COMPUTER MAPPING AND VISUALIZATION (^) | ||
| GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS I (^) | ||
| BIOGEOGRAPHY (^) | ||
| PROCESS GEOMORPHOLOGY (^) | ||
| CLIMATOLOGY (^) | ||
| SOIL GENESIS, MORPHOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION (^) | ||
| WATER RESOURCES (^) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSING (^) | ||
| GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS II (^) | ||
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL (^) | ||
| ECOLOGY (^) | ||
| FLORA OF THE GREAT PLAINS (^) | ||
| CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (^) | ||
| FRESHWATER ECOLOGY (^) | ||
| GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE (^) | ||
| WETLAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (^) | ||
| College Breadth | 0 | |
| College of Arts and Sciences' breadth requirement satisfied by this major | ||
| Bachelor of Science Cognate Requirement | 0 | |
| See Major - | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Analytical Sciences Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| CHEM 1180 & CHEM 1184 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | 4 |
| PHYS 1110 & PHYS 1154 | PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCE I and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I | 5 |
| Advisor-approved Math Course | 3 | |
Attend Durango Days; other campus events. Set up a Handshake account and take the Pathway U career assessment. Attend the Student Involvement & Volunteer Fair to explore student organizations. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. Work with your advisor to develop your Pathway in Stellic. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1330 | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY | 3 |
| CHEM 1190 & CHEM 1194 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY | 4 |
| ENVN 2010 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS | 2 |
| PHYS 1120 & PHYS 1164 | PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCE II and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II | 5 |
Attend campus events such as major exploration week to get an idea of interests and career paths. Schedule a resume review with UNO Career Services. Visit faculty office hours and ask about undergraduate research opportunities. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 2250 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
| CHEM 2400 & CHEM 2404 | QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS and QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LAB | 4 |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend the Career & Internship Fair to start networking with employers. Look for volunteer, research, or part-time work to gain experience. Join a student organization or club related to your field or interests. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 2260 & CHEM 2274 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 5 |
| CHEM 2500 | INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| GEOL 1010 | ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY | 3 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend a career fair for informational and networking purposes. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile with new experiences. Investigate and apply for summer internships, research, or study abroad programs. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 3650 & CHEM 3654 | FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 4 |
| Approved Statistics Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| An approved course focusing on the human dimensions of environmental studies | 3 | |
Apply for a paid internship or research assistantship. Attend a mock interview workshop or use online interview tools with Career Services. Start researching and visiting graduate programs or professional schools. Visit Career Center, continue updating resume. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEOG 1050 | HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPHY | 4 |
| Approved GIS Course | 4 | |
| Approved GEOL/GEOG/BIOL/ENVN elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1-3 | |
Request letters of recommendation from faculty for jobs or grad school. Attend the All-Majors Career Fair with a plan to network. Meet with your advisor or submit for a graduation check-in to review remaining degree requirements. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Summer | ||
| ENVN 4800 | INTERNSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENVN/GEOG/GEOL/BIOL 4610 | ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT (*) | 3 |
| ENVN 4820 | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & REGULATIONS (**) | 3 |
| Approved GEOL/GEOG/BIOL/ENVN elective | 3 | |
| Approved GEOL/GEOG/BIOL/ENVN elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Check in with Career Center for networking tips. Finalize graduate school applications or job search strategy. Attend a career fair and start applying for full-time jobs. Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations with Career Services. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 2440 | THE BIOLOGY OF MICROORGANISMS | 4 |
| CHEM 3030 | ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| CHEM 4400 & CHEM 4404 | INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS and INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY | 4 |
| Approved GEOL/GEOG/BIOL/ENVN elective | 3 | |
Complete your final advising check before graduation. Polish your resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile. Stay connected by joining alumni networks and professional organizations. Apply for graduation via MavLink. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120-122 | |
Upper Level Credits: Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums.
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, World Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements: 2.0
Note: This plan provides a general guide, but your specific courses, experiences, and career goals may differ. Work with your academic advisor to ensure you’re meeting degree requirements and consult with career advisors to explore internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation plans. Regular check-ins will help you stay on track and make the most of your time at UNO!