Environmental Science

Most of the required and recommended courses in the Environmental Science major reside in other departments, and their descriptions can be found under the appropriate departmental listing.

ESCI 440-441 — Topics in Environmental Science — 2 credits

(Prerequisite: senior standing in ESCI major or permission of instructor) One credit/semester. Discussions of current and significant environmental science issues.

ESCI 480-481 — Internship in Environmental Science — 3 credits

(Prerequisite: senior standing in ESCI major or permission of instructor) 1.5 credits/semester. Student to work with private firm, advocacy group, or governmental agency on an environmental issue or technique that involves application of scientific principles to monitor, test, or develop/implement solutions to environmental problems. Project and institutional sponsor subject to approval of the Environmental Science Committee; final project report required.

ESCI 493-494 — Research in Environmental Science — 3 credits

(Prerequisite: senior standing in ESCI major or permission of instructor) 1.5 credits/semester. Individual study and research of a specific environmental problem. Mentored by a Biology or Chemistry faculty member.