Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences 85 courses 122 total credits
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science encompasses the study of natural environmental systems and the interaction of humans with these systems. It includes a strong foundation in the basic sciences, requiring core content in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, Earth sciences, and environmental policy. Upper-level coursework builds lab, field, communication, and computational skills. Students will be encouraged to create a focused pathway of electives that matches their interests and career goals. This degree program will prepare students for careers in environmental consulting, conservation, environmental sustainability, and environmental education. It will also provide a strong base for students interested in pursuing graduate programs and careers in environmental policy, environmental law, medicine, and other masterβs and Ph.D. programs in environmentally related disciplines.
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics: Any HUM | 6 credits |
| Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences: Lab Science | 8 credits |
| Social Sciences: Any SS | 9 credits |
| Total Credits | 122 credits |
Wellness Requirement
APPH 1040 may also be replaced by APPH 1060.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPH 1040 or APPH 1050 | Scientific Foundations of Health or The Science of Physical Activity and Health | 2 |
Institutional Priority
CS 1301 may also be replaced by CS 1371.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1301 or CS 1315 | Introduction to Computing or Introduction to Media Computation | 3 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1552 | Integral Calculus | 4 |
Political Science and U.S. History
INTA 1200 may also be replaced by HIST 2111, HIST 2112, PUBP 3000.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INTA 1200 or POL 1101 | American Government in Comparative Perspective or Government of the United States | 3 |
Communicating in Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1551 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MATH 1553 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 2 |
Field of Study
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1212K or CHEM 1315 | Principles of Chemistry II or Survey of Organic Chemistry for Engineers | 4 |
| EAS 1600 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| EAS 2600 | Earth Processes | 4 |
Must complete one:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS 1207 | Biological Principles for Majors | 3 |
| BIOS 1107 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Must complete one:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS 2300 | Ecology | 3 |
| BIOS 2310 | Problems in Ecology | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Major Requirements
PUBP 4530 may also be replaced by EAS 4380.
Must complete one:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS 3380 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOS 3381 | Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| EAS 4220 | Environmental Geochemistry | 3 |
| EAS 4221 | Environmental Geochemistry Lab | 1 |
| Total | 4 credits | |
Environmental Science Electives
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