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May 10, 2025
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2015-2016 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Environmental Studies Comprehensive, B.S.
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The environmental studies degree consists of a curriculum core which provides the student with a general background in major components of the environmental area. Upon completion of this core, students will follow one of six possible concentrations: environmental science; resource management; aquatic science; environmental engineering; or sustainability.
Note: Effective Fall 2012, the Historic Preservation concentration under the Environmental Studies major has been merged into the Historic Preservation/Public History Concentration under the major. (Board of Governors, June 2012).
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Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Environmental Studies
Total hours required (including free electives), 120 Hours:
Core Curriculum requirements (not required by concentrations), 35-39 Hours:
Required core courses, 32 Hours:
Portfolio Requirement for Environmental Studies Major:
It is required that each major complete a portfolio prior to graduation. See advisor for specific details. Environmental Science Concentration
The environmental science concentration is designed to prepare the student for a future in scientific study of the environment, with the broad range of topics covered providing the student with perspective on the numerous parameters environmental scientists must consider in their work. Skills necessary for employment in the environmental field and graduate study are important components of this concentration. Additional specific Core Curriculum requirements, 11-12 Hours:
Concentration requirements, 34-36 Hours:
Required courses, 8 Hours:
Environmental science and biological applications electives, 7-8 Hours:
Chemical sciences electives, 4 Hours:
Earth sciences electives, 7-8 Hours:
Physics electives, 8 Hours:
Note(s):
*Cell Biology () is required for enrollment in Genetics (). **Cell Biology () or Genetics () is required for Molecular Biology (). Four-Year Course Progression
Environmental Science Concentration FALL | | FIRST YEAR | | | SPRING | | FIRST YEAR | | Sub./Course No. | Tier | Title | Credit | | Sub./Course No. | Tier | Title | Credit | ENVS 201 | | Dimensions of Environmental Science I | 4 | | ENVS 202 | | Dimensions of Environmental Science II | 4 | BIOL 208, 208L | | Plants as Organisms | 4 | | BIOL 209, 209L | | Animals as Organisms | 4 | Core Curriculum | | ENGL 101 | 3 | | Core Curriculum | 1 | History | 3 | ENVS 101 | | Environmental Studies First-Year Experience | 1 | | Elective | | Elective | 3-4 | Elective | | Elective | 3-4 | | | | TOTAL | 14-15 | | | TOTAL | 15-16 | | | | | | | FALL | | SECOND YEAR | | | SPRING | | SECOND YEAR | | Sub./Course No. | Tier | Title | Credit | | Sub./Course No. | Tier | Title | Credit | MATH 205 | | Calculus with Applications OR | | | CHEM 209/209L | | General Chemistry II | 4 | MATH 314 | | Statistics | 3-4 | | ENVS/BIOL | | ENVS and BIOL Applications | 4 | CHEM 207, 207L | | General Chemistry I | 4 | | Core Curriculum | | ENGL 104 | 3 | ENVS 306 | | Environmental Policy | 3 | | Core Curriculum | 2 | SOC-SCI | 3 | Core Curriculum | 2 | Humanities | 3 | | Core Curriculum | 2 | Wellness | 3 | Core Curriculum | 2 | Arts | 3 | | | | TOTAL | 17 | | | TOTAL | 16-17 | | | | | | | FALL | | THIRD YEAR | | | SPRING | | THIRD YEAR | | Sub./Course No. | Tier | Title | Credit | | Sub./Course No. | Tier | Title | Credit | PHYS 201/201L | | College Physics I | 4 | | PHYS 202/202L | | College Physics II | 4 | ENVS 401 | | Conservation Ecology | 4 | | Core Curriculum | 2 | SOC-SCI | 3 | Core Curriculum | 2 | SOC-SCI | 3 | | ENVS 460 | | Environmental Research Capstone | 4 | GSCI 301 | | Physical Geology | 4 | | Core Curriculum | 2 | Humanities | 3 | | | TOTAL | 15 | | | | TOTAL | 14 | | FALL | | FOURTH YEAR | | | SPRING | | FOURTH YEAR | | Sub./Course No. | Tier | Title | Credit | | Sub./Course No. | Tier | Title | Credit | ENVS/BIOL | | ENVS or BIOL Applications | 4 | | CHEM | | Chemical Science | 4 | ENVS 462 | | Environmental Internship Capstone | 1 | | ENVS/GSCI | | Earth Sciences | 4 | ENVS/GSCI | | Earth Sciences | 4 | | ENVS 390 | | Geographic Information Systems | 4 | ENVS 461 | | Environmental Internship | 3 | | | | TOTAL | 12 | | | TOTAL | 12 | | | | | | | | | | | | | DEGREE TOTAL | 120 | | Resource Management Concentration
The resource management concentration provides the student with a strong, interdisciplinary background in the environmental arena. Upon completion of this option, students will be able to investigate and implement policies relating to the environment, be prepared for employment in state and national parks, undertake environmental advocacy, develop programs for cultural and physical resource management and education, and continue study at the graduate level. Additional specific Core Curriculum requirements
Concentration requirements, 35-39 Hours:
Required courses, 8 Hours:
Environmental science and biological resources electives, 7-8 Hours:
Note(s):
*For students taking these courses, Plants and Animals as Organisms (BIOL 208, 209) is preferred Environmental science and physical resources, 8 Hours:
Management of our resources, 6-8 Hours:
Human and economic resources electives, 6-7 Hours:
Aquatic Science Concentration
The aquatic science concentration provides training in the practical skills required to directly enter employment in industry, consulting firms, or government in positions where practitioners monitor or ameliorate aquatic habitats. In addition, the aquatic science concentration would prepare students who plan to pursue graduate studies in a diverse range of disciplines such as aquaculture, fisheries management, and ecology. Environmental Engineering Concentration
The environmental engineering concentration is designed to prepare the student for a future in application of engineering technology to environmental issues and problems. The need for trained environmental engineers is illustrated through the numerous employment opportunities available for individuals trained in this field in industry, at state and federal agencies, and with environmental consulting firms. The program structure provides the student with the skills to achieve success in this challenging field and with further field experience through a required internship. Instructional emphasis also prepares the student with the academic skills necessary for graduate study in environmental engineering. Environmental Sustainability Concentration
The environmental sustainability concentration provides students with a strong background in environmental studies with an emphasis on sustainability. The program explores ways of meeting humanity’s current and future needs for energy, food, and shelter that are scientifically, socially, and economically viable and that do not compromise earth’s resources and ecological systems. Students develop a specific research problem in sustainability and acquire hands-on training in courses, at the Renewable Energy Demonstration site, and through a required internship. |
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