Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Earth Sciences
Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Earth 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 Earth Sciences - 75-81 Hours Required | ||
| Required coursework | 15-17 | |
| (Note that in the case of cross-listed courses, Environmental Science majors must enroll in the ENVN section) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (^) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (**) | ||
| CHEMISTRY IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY (**^) | ||
or CHEM 3030 | ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY | |
| 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 (^) | ||
| 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 (^) | ||
| Earth Sciences Concentration | 4 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (**) | ||
| Select one of the following covering surface processes | 4 | |
| PROCESS GEOMORPHOLOGY (^) | ||
| SOIL GENESIS, MORPHOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION | ||
| CRITICAL ZONE SCIENCE | ||
| Select an additional 27 hours of geography/geology/environmental science courses from the following | 27 | |
| WETLAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL GEOLOGY (^) | ||
| GEOSCIENCE DATA ANALYSIS AND MODELING (^) | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHY-GEOLOGY | ||
| MINERALOGY and MINERALOGY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY and IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY and STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY FIELD METHODS (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY (^) | ||
| WATER QUALITY (^) | ||
| PROCESS GEOMORPHOLOGY (^) | ||
| GEOPHYSICS (^) | ||
| CRITICAL ZONE SCIENCE (^) | ||
| METEOROLOGY (**) | ||
| CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES (^) | ||
| BIOGEOGRAPHY (^) | ||
| CLIMATOLOGY (^) | ||
| SOIL GENESIS, MORPHOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION (^) | ||
| GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE (^) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSING (^) | ||
| Select one of the following chemistry sequences | 13 | |
| Sequence One | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (** ^) | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| GEOCHEMISTRY (^) | ||
| Sequence Two | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (** ^) | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (^) | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| Select one of the following physics lecture and laboratory combinations | 5 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS and INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS LABORATORY (** ^) | ||
| PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCE I and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I (** ^) | ||
| GENERAL PHYSICS I - CALCULUS LEVEL and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I (** ^) | ||
| 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 Earth Sciences Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 1330 | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY | 3 |
| CHEM 1010 | CHEMISTRY IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY | 3 |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| MATH 1300 or MATH 1320 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT or COLLEGE ALGEBRA | 3-4 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 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 | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| ENGL 1160 | COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | 3 |
| ENVN 2010 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS | 2 |
| GEOL 1170 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY | 4 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
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 | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 1140 & CHEM 1144 | FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 5 |
| Approved GEOG/GEOL/ENVN Elective | 3 | |
| Approved GEOG/GEOL/ENVN Elective | 4 | |
| 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 | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 2210 & CHEM 2214 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 5 |
| Approved GEOG/GEOL/ENVN Elective | 4 | |
| Approved GEOG/GEOL/ENVN Elective | 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 | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| GEOL 4540 | GEOCHEMISTRY | 3 |
| Approved GIS Course | 4 | |
| Approved GEOG/GEOL/ENVN Elective | 4 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 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 | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 1050 & PHYS 1054 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS and INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS LABORATORY | 5 |
| Approved GEOG/GEOL/ENVN Elective | 4 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 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 | |
| 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 GEOG/GEOL/ENVN Elective | 3 | |
| Approved GEOG/GEOL/ENVN Elective | 3 | |
| Elective course | 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 | ||
| Approved GEOG/GEOL/ENVN Elective | 3 | |
| Statistics course | 3 | |
| An approved course focusing on the human dimensions of environmental studies | 3 | |
| Elective course | 3 | |
| 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 | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
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!