Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Geography and Planning
Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Geography and Planning 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 Geography and Planning - 71-82 Hours Required | ||
| Required coursework | 12-14 | |
| (Note that in the case of cross-listed courses, Environmental Science majors must enroll in the ENVN section) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (^) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (**) | ||
| 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 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 (^) | ||
| Introductory GIS lecture and lab | 4 | |
| CARTOGRAPHY AND DATA VISUALIZATION (^) | ||
| Geography and Planning Concentration requirements: | ||
| Select one physical geography course from the following | 4 | |
| OUR DYNAMIC PLANET: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (**) | ||
| HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPHY (**) | ||
| Select three courses from the following in Human Geography and Planning | 9 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (**) | ||
| URBAN GEOGRAPHY | ||
| URBAN SUSTAINABILITY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE | ||
| Or alternative courses approved by advisor. | ||
| Select three courses in Physical Geography | 9-12 | |
| WATER QUALITY | ||
| NEBRASKA NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGMENT | ||
| METEOROLOGY and INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY LABORATORY (**) 1 | ||
| BIOGEOGRAPHY (^) | ||
| PROCESS GEOMORPHOLOGY | ||
| CLIMATOLOGY | ||
| SOIL GENESIS, MORPHOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION | ||
| WATER RESOURCES | ||
| GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE | ||
| CRITICAL ZONE SCIENCE | ||
| 1 Both GEOG 3510 and GEOG 3514 must be completed and count as a single course towards this requirement. | ||
| Select two additional courses in Geospatial Sciences | 6-8 | |
| SPATIAL ANALYSIS IN GEOGRAPHY | ||
| COMPUTER MAPPING AND VISUALIZATION (^) | ||
| GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS I (^) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSING (^) | ||
| GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS II (^) | ||
| Required courses: | 7 | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (**) | ||
| CHEMISTRY IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY and CHEMISTRY IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY LABORATORY (** ^) | ||
| Select one computer science course from the following | 3 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT | ||
| MANAGING THE DATABASE ENVIRONMENT (^) | ||
| Select two additional courses in Biology from the following | 6-9 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY (**) | ||
| ECOLOGY (^) | ||
| FLORA OF THE GREAT PLAINS (^) | ||
| CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (^) | ||
| FRESHWATER ECOLOGY (^) | ||
| FIRE ECOLOGY (^) | ||
| WETLAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| MICROBIAL ECOLOGY | ||
| ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY AND HUMAN HEALTH | ||
| Physics lecture and lab: | 5 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS and INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS LABORATORY (** ^) | ||
| 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 Geography and Planning Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 1330 | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY | 3 |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| GEOG 1020 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (**) | 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 | ||
| CHEM 1010 & CHEM 1014 | CHEMISTRY IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY and CHEMISTRY IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY LABORATORY | 4 |
| 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 |
| GEOG 1030 or GEOG 1050 | OUR DYNAMIC PLANET: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY or HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPHY | 4 |
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 | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| GEOL 1010 | ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY | 3 |
| CIST 1300 or ISQA 3310 | INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT or MANAGING THE DATABASE ENVIRONMENT | 3 |
| STAT 3000 | STATISTICAL METHODS I or STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES or SOCIAL STATISTICS or ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | 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 | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1020 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY | 4 |
| GEOG 3530 | CARTOGRAPHY AND DATA VISUALIZATION | 4 |
| Approved Physical Geography course | 3 | |
| Approved Physical Geography course | 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 | ||
| Approved Geospatial Science course | 4 | |
| Approved Physical Geography course | 4 | |
| Approved Human Geography & Planning course | 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 | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 1050 & PHYS 1054 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS and INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS LABORATORY (**, ***) | 5 |
| Approved Geospatial Science course | 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 | 1-3 |
| Credits | 1-3 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENVN/GEOG/GEOL/BIOL 4610 | ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| ENVN 4820 | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & REGULATIONS (**) | 3 |
| Approved Human Geography & Planning course | 3 | |
| An approved course focusing on the human dimensions of environmental studies | 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 | ||
| Approved Biology course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Elective course | 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 | 120-123 | |
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, Foreign 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!