Arizona State University New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences 80 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Science program in environmental science is dedicated helping you find solutions to the challenges posed by climate change. The study of human impact on Earth's ecosystems and resources has become increasingly important over the past 20 years. This degree program is founded on established environmental basics, ensuring that you are well versed in biological study, including molecular, organismal and ecosystem biology. You gain competency in chemistry, statistics and geographic information systems. Rounding out your preparation, the program focuses on the management and communication skills necessary for various environmentally specific careers. This program prepares you to find innovative and sustainable solutions to today's critical environmental challenges, including pollution and climate change. Distinguished faculty members conduct research across the globe and engage you in the process of creating new scientific knowledge that will impact a rapidly changing world.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
New College Residency Requirement
A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements must be taken from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search.
Biology Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 181 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 182 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 320 | Fundamentals of Ecology | 3 |
| LSC 322 | Fundamentals of Ecology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 353 or LSC 347 | Cell Biology or Fundamentals of Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 370 or BIO 385 | Vertebrate Zoology or Comparative Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIO 422 | Ecosystem Ecology | 3 |
| Total Biology Core | 22 credits | |
Chemistry Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 116 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 231 | Elementary Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 235 | Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory | |
| CHM 233 | General Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 237 | General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHM 302 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| Total Chemistry Core | 15 credits | |
Environmental Science Core
Environmental Science Core - Complete one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 474 | Herpetology | 4 |
| ENV 415 | Field Techniques in Natural Resource Management | 4 |
| PLB 310 | The Flora of Arizona | 4 |
Environmental Science Electives - Chemistry/Toxicology Focus Area:
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Environmental Science Capstone - Upper Division Environmental Science Capstone:
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New College Proficiency - Global and Civic Engagement
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of six credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university general studies requirements; or completion of three credits from an ASU-approved global education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division global education course is used. 6 credit hours
Interdisciplinary Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GLG 101 | Introduction to Geology I (Physical) | 3 |
| ENV 103 | Introduction to Geology I: Laboratory | |
| GLG 103 | Introduction to Geology I: Laboratory | |
| GLG 108 | Water Planet | 3 |
| Total Interdisciplinary Requirements | 4 credits | |
Interdisciplinary Requirements - Complete one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 210 | Brief Calculus | 3-4 |
| MAT 251 | Calculus for Life Sciences | 3-4 |
| MAT 270 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 3-4 |
Interdisciplinary Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 101 | Introduction to Physics | 4 |
| PHY 111 | General Physics | 3 |
| PHY 113 | General Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| STP 226 or STP 280 | Elements of Statistics or Probability and Statistics for Researchers | 3 |
| IAS 407 | Environmental Philosophy and Policy | 3 |
| PHI 407 | Environmental Philosophy and Policy | 3 |
| IAS 409 | Eco-Community Ethics | |
| PHI 409 | Eco-Community Ethics | |
| Total Interdisciplinary Requirements | 10 credits | |
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NEW 101 or IAS 300 | The ASU New College Experience or Career Strategies and Personal Resilience | 1-3 |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years. For student resources, including academic advising appointment scheduling, forms and policies, internship information, involvement or research opportunities, and more, visit New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences homepage. Students interested in pursuing health-related professional and graduate programs including Pre-Health 101 Workshops and Pre-Health Advising should explore pre-health resources. Students interested in pursuing law-related professional and graduate programs should explore pre-law resources. Career preparation resources are available through Career Services.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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