However, students who expect to do graduate work in the sciences or compete for technical occupations are strongly recommended to take the B.S. in Environmental Science. Many of the courses required for the BS-ES degree are counted toward fulfilling the distributive requirements of the College. A team taught lecture discussion course given in the fall. Students should take it in their freshman or sophomore year. This seminar features guest experts discussing issues of local, regional and global importance.
Students report on projects, internships and reading.
Students should take it in the spring semester of their junior or senior year. 2.5 Area of Concentration Whether contemplating graduate work or not, it is imperative that ES students gain adequate training in a traditional discipline in addition to integrated studies in environmental matters. Physics An area of concentration consists of at least 21 semester hours of course work. Students should consult with their Environmental Science advisor and an undergraduate advisor in the department of choice. Depending on the department chosen, required courses in the area of concentration for the BA-ES major may be quite specific.