Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 31 courses 120 total credits
The major leading to the B.S. degree emphasizes the technical and analytical aspects of environmental science with concentrations in earth science and biology. The program is designed for those students intending to work as scientists in laboratory, field, or research positions. Students with this degree may enter graduate programs in geology, biology, and environmental science. Total credits - 121
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
First Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 115 | Elements and Compounds | 3 |
| CHM 113 | Elements and Compounds Lab | 1 |
| BIO 121 | Principles of Modern Biology I | 4 |
| EES 101 | Introduction to Environmental Science & Sustainability | 3 |
| EES 103 | Introduction to Environmental Science & Sustainability Laboratory | 1 |
| FYF 101 | First-Year Foundations | 3 |
| Total First Semester | 15 credits | |
Second Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 114 | The Chemical Reaction Lab | 1 |
| CHM 116 | The Chemical Reaction | 3 |
| BIO 122 | Principles of Modern Biology II | 4 |
| GEO 101 | Introduction to Geology | 3 |
| GEO 103 | Introduction to Geology Lab | 1 |
| MTH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Total Second Semester | 16 credits | |
Third Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GIS 271 | Introduction to GPS & GIS | 3 |
| EES 251 | Synoptic Meteorology | 4 |
| GEO 383 or EES 230 | The Chemical Earth or Ocean Science | 4 |
| PHY 171 | Principles of Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 173 | Principles of Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Third Semester | 15 credits | |
Fourth Semester
Distribution Requirement.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EES 210 | Global Climate Change | 3 |
| EES 213 | Climate Modeling | 1 |
| GIS 272 | Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing | 3 |
| PHL 218 | Environmental Ethics & Sustainability | 3 |
| GEO 390 or ENG 101 | The Physical Earth or Composition | 4 |
| Total Fourth Semester | 18 credits | |
Fifth Semester
Distribution Requirement. GEO/EES/GIS Elective (3 credits) Free Elective (3 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EES 304 or GEO 383 | Environmental Data Analysis or The Chemical Earth | 3 |
| EES 341 | Freshwater Ecosystems | 3 |
| Total Fifth Semester | 16 credits | |
Sixth Semester
Distribution Requirement.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EES 302 | Science Research and Communication | 2 |
| GEO 390 or GEO 370 | The Physical Earth or Geomorphology | 4 |
| Total Sixth Semester | 15 credits | |
Seventh Semester
GEO/EES/GIS/BIO Elective (3 credits) Distribution Requirement. Free Elective (3 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EES 391 | Senior Projects I | 1 |
| EES 304 or EES 341 | Environmental Data Analysis or Freshwater Ecosystems | 3 |
| Total Seventh Semester | 13 credits | |
Eighth Semester
Also required: EES/GEO/BIO/GIS Program Elective (3 credits); Free Electives (4 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EES 392 | Senior Projects II | 2 |
| GEO 370 or GEO 352 | Geomorphology or Hydrogeology | 4 |
| Total Eighth Semester | 12 credits | |
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