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MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Human modification of the environment has been evident since the beginning of civilization and has proceeded at an ever accelerating rate from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. Human activities have affected the soil, water, vegetation, climate, animal life, and even the surface of the earth itself. An awareness of environmental deterioration has forced us to seek remedies. Thus, there is a need for men and women trained to recognize, quantify, and seek solutions for environmental problems. This major gives students a broad foundation in the fundamentals of environmental science, including chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. With this background in hand, the student can use the options within the major to focus on one aspect of the field, such as resource conservation, environmental policy, or toxic materials. To insure the best choice and scheduling of courses, close cooperation between students and their faculty advisors is crucial. After graduation, majors can pursue graduate study in Environmental Science or seek employment in government agencies or industry. The major is also excellent preparation for a career in teaching, law, or the health sciences.

Required Courses**:

ENV 120 Environmental History of New England OR ENV 150 Introduction to Environmental Science BIO 360 Ecology CHE 201- 202 Organic Chemistry CHE 318 Environmental Chemistry MAT 117 Calculus OR MAT 131 Elementary Calculus (Honors) PHY 201- 202 Physics ECO 115 Statistics OR PSY 265 Statistics

I.

One of the following: GEO 101 Physical Oceanography GEO 103 Introduction to Meteorology ENV 350 Wetlands*
II.

One of the following: BIO 220 Invertebrate Zoology BIO 230 Botany BIO 250 Microbiology ——— Toxicology**

III.

One of the following: CHE 315 Analytical Chemistry CHE 414 Biochemistry CHE 450 Instrumental Analysis IV. One of the following: ECO 235 Environmental Economics GEO 134 Conservation of Natural Resources GEO 252 Land Use and Planning Law PHI 318 Individual and Community (Environmental Ethics) POL 321 Public Policy ENV 260 Water Resources Planning and Management* OR ENV 280 Coastal Zone Management

* One additional course numbered above 300 elective Students can choose from courses listed above which haven’t fulfilled a section requirement, as well as: ENV 480 Environmental Science Seminar OR ENV 491 Environmental Science Independent Study.

MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Students may expand their study of environmental problems with a Minor in Environmental Science. This program will appeal to students who have an interest in the science behind environmental issues.

Required Courses:

ENV 120 Environmental History of New England OR ENV 150 Introduction to Environmental Science BIO 160 Concepts in Biology 1 additional class 200+ from Section A 1 additional class 300+ from Section A 1 class from Section B ENV 480 Environmental Science Seminar Section A BIO 220 Invertebrate Zoology BIO 230 Botany BIO 350 Marine Mammals: Biology and Conservation* BIO 360 Ecology CHE 318 Environmental Chemistry ENV 350 Wetlands* ENV 491 Environmental Science Independent Study Section B GEO 101 Physical Oceanography GEO 103 Introduction to Meteorology GEO 134 Conservation of Natural Resources GEO 252 Land Use and Planning Law ECO 235 Environmental Economics PHI 318 Individual and Community (Environmental Ethics) ENV 260 Water Resources Planning and Management* ENV 280 Coastal Zone Management

* * Available through the Marine Studies Consortium

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In the fall of 2006, 34 of the brightest incoming first year students will participate in the new Honors Program.