Environmental and Sustainability Studies
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Environmental Sustainability is a field that focuses on how societies can meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies program is designed to produce graduates that have both the knowledge and skills to address environmental and social crises. Complex issues, such as renewable energy, climate change, recycling, and environmental security, requires an interdisciplinary education that weaves together science and social science disciplines. Graduates of this program are well prepared for careers in all levels of government, non-governmental organizations, and businesses.
| Area A: Essential Skills | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1113 | Precalculus Mathematics | 3 |
| Area B: Institutional Options | ||
| Beginning Fall 2022, incoming (entering) students with 29 hours or fewer college credits will take only a Perspectives course for their one-hour Area B credit. | ||
| COMM 1110 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| One of the following electives: | 1 | |
| Intro to Greek Mythology | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Natural Hazards (Recommended) | ||
| Appalachian Hist-Special Topic | ||
| Sports Hist & Amer Character | ||
| Health and Wellness Concepts | ||
| Mystery Fiction in Pop Culture | ||
| Christian Fiction/Pop Culture | ||
| Race and Ethnicity in America | ||
PRSP Elective (See advisor) | ||
| Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Choose one or two ENGL course(s) | 3-6 | |
| Topics in Literature & Culture | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Intro to Film as Literature | ||
| If only one ENGL course chosen, add one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Expressions of Culture I | ||
| Expressions of Culture II | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| World Music | ||
| American Music | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Area D: Science/Mathematics/Technology | ||
| One of the following Laboratory Science Sequences: | 8 | |
| Principles of Geology and Geology & the Environment | ||
| Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics II | ||
| Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics II | ||
| MATH 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Area E: Social Sciences | ||
| HIST 2111 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | United States Hist since 1877 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| Two of the following electives: | 6 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology (Recommended) | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Geography (Recommended) | ||
| Intro to Human Geography (Recommended) | ||
| Intro to Physical Geography (Recommended) | ||
| World Civilization to 1500 CE | ||
| World Civilization since 1500 | ||
| United States History to 1877 | ||
| United States Hist since 1877 | ||
| Intro to World Religions | ||
| Intro to Philosophical Issues | ||
| Logic and Critical Thinking | ||
| Intro to Political Science | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Adjustment | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Area F: Major Related | ||
| BIOL 1107K | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BUSA 2106 | The Environment of Business | 3 |
| CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1212K | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
| SUST 2000 | Intro Envir Sustainability * | 3 |
| UPPER LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (Grades of C or higher required) | ||
| Environmental and Sustainability Core | ||
| BIOL 1108K | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| ECON 2105 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON 2106 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| SUST 3000 | Political Ecology | 3 |
| SUST 3500 | Environ Policies, Rules & Regu | 3 |
| SUST 4000 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
| SUST 4100 | Water Resources | 3 |
| SUST 4200 | Energy Sustainability | 3 |
| SUST 4300 | Waste and Recycling | 3 |
| SUST Electives | 9 | |
| Environmental Security | ||
| Sustainable Cities | ||
| Climate and Society | ||
| Sustain. Transport & Mobility | ||
| Spec Top Envir. Sustainability | ||
| STM Electives | 27 | |
| Students are strongly encouraged to choose appropriate STM electives to earn a minor in Biology or Chemistry. | ||
| Choose at least four classes from this group. | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Plant Biology | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Bioremediation | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Quantitative Analysis | ||
| Environmental Chemistry | ||
| Choose remaining classes from this group. | ||
| Ethical Issues in Science | ||
| Science and Society | ||
| Invertebrate Zoology | ||
| Freshwater Ecology | ||
| Ornithology | ||
| Herpetology | ||
| Field Biology Techniques | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Ecotoxicology | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Special Topics in US History ** | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geom I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geom II | ||
| Biological Statistics | ||
| Environmental Security | ||
| Sustainable Cities | ||
| Climate and Society | ||
| Sustain. Transport & Mobility | ||
| Internship Environmental Susta | ||
| Spec Top Envir. Sustainability | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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SUST 2000 is the pre-requisite for all SUST courses and must be successfully completed before taking other SUST courses.
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HIST 3960 is allowed only when the topic is Environmental History. If this course is taken, please notify the Registrar's Office so credit can be applied toward your program of study.