Environmental Studies Major (B.A. or B.S.)
Interdisciplinary Major s - Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
| Environmental Studies Major (B.A. or B.S.) Science Concentration |
Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Requirements (BA or BS) | 59-65 | |
| Includes the following requirements: | ||
| BIO 1120, Principles of Biology II | 4 | |
| CEM 1610, General Chemistry | 4 | |
| CEM 1620, General Chemistry II (B.S. only) | 0-4 | |
| MTH 1080, Mathematical Inquiry or CSC 1020, An Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | |
| MTH 1151, Elementary Statistics for the Sciences (B.S. only) | 0-3 | |
| SOC 1010, Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | 49-56 | |
| Major Core Requirements | 33 | |
| ENV 1000, Seminar in Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| ENV 1110, Introduction to Environmental Studies | 4 | |
| ENV 2410, Physical Principles of Environmental Science | 4 | |
| ENV 4500, Senior Capstone in Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| BIO 2500, Botany | 4 | |
| BIO 3030, Ecology | 3 | |
| BIO 2400, Zoology | 4 | |
| MTH 1160, Biostatistics Lab | 1 | |
| POE 2740, Environmental Public Policy | 3 | |
| SOC 3600, Environmental Sociology | 3 | |
| PHI 3260, Environmental Ethics | 3 | |
| Major Concentration - Science Track Requirements | 13 | |
| BIO 1110, Principles of Biology I | 4 | |
| MTH 1180, Calculus for the Life Sciences | 3 | |
| MTH 2170, Math Modeling for Environmental Science | 3 | |
| ENV 3550, Research in Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| Technical Requirements | 3-10 | |
| MTH 1170, Calculus for the Life Sciences I | 3 | |
| MTH 1151, Elementary Statistics for the Sciences (B.A. only) | 0-3 | |
| CEM 1620, General Chemistry II (B.A. only) | 0-4 | |
| Minor Requirements (This major does not require a minor) | 0 | |
| Electives | 7-20 | |
| Total | 128 | |
| Environmental Studies Major (B.A. or B.S.) Policy Concentration |
Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Requirements (BA or BS) | 59-65 | |
| Includes the following requirements: (hours applied to core) | ||
| BIO 1120, Principles of Biology II | 4 | |
| CEM 1610, General Chemistry | 4 | |
| CEM 1620, General Chemistry II (B.S. only) | 0-4 | |
| MTH 1080, Mathematical Inquiry or CSC 1020, An Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | |
| MTH 1151, Elementary Statistics for the Sciences (B.S. only) | 0-3 | |
| PSC 1210, American Government | 3 | |
| SOC 1010, Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | 54-60 | |
| Major Core Requirements | 33 | |
| ENV 1000, Seminar in Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| ENV 1110, Introduction to Environmental Studies | 4 | |
| ENV 2410, Physical Principles of Environmental Science | 4 | |
| ENV 4500, Senior Capstone in Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| BIO 2500, Botany | 4 | |
| BIO 3030, Ecology | 3 | |
| BIO 2400, Zoology | 4 | |
| MTH 1160, Biostatistics Lab | 1 | |
| POE 2740, Environmental Public Policy | 3 | |
| SOC 3600, Environmental Sociology | 3 | |
| PHI 3260, Environmental Ethics | 3 | |
| Major Concentration - Policy Track Requirements | 21 | |
| PSC 4000, Washington Center or | 6 | |
| ENV 3500(2X) Internship in Environmental Studies | ||
| Choose 15 hours from the following: | ||
| PSC 4240, Public Policy | 3 | |
| ENV 3210, Introduction to Environmental Management Systems | 3 | |
| HIS 4320 , History of the American West | 3 | |
| HIS 4710, Ecology, Technology, and Geography in World History | 3 | |
| REL 3540, Eco-Justice and Faith | 3 | |
| POE 2710, American Political Economy | 3 | |
| POE 2760, International Political Economy | 3 | |
| Technical Requirements | 0-6 | |
| MTH 1151, Elementary Statistics for the Sciences (B.A. only) | 0-3 | |
| CEM 1620, General Chemistry II (B. A. only) | 0-3 | |
| Minor Requirements (This major does not require a minor) | 0 | |
| Electives | 3-15 | |
| Total | 128 | |
| Minor in Environmental Studies | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Requirements for Minor | 59-65 hours | |
| Includes the following requirements: | ||
| BIO 1120, Principles of Biology II | 4 | |
| SOC 1010, Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Minor Requirements | 18 hours | |
| ENV 1000, Seminar in Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| ENV 1110, Introduction to Environmental Studies | 4 | |
| ENV 2410, Physical Principles of Environmental Science | 4 | |
| ENV 3330, Special Topics In Environmental Stduies | 3 | |
| Six hours from the following: | 6 | |
| BIO 3030*, POE 2740, SOC 3600, PHI 3260, ENV 3210 | ||
| [*BIO 3030 requires BIO 2400 and BIO 2500] | ||
| Total | 18 | |
Environmental Studies Courses (ENV)
ENV 1000. Seminar in Environmental Studies (1). Required of all majors in environmental studies, this course is to be taken within the first year as an environmental studies major at Belmont. The seminar is designed for the new major in environmental studies: to introduce the program of advising and coursework leading to graduation with a major in environmental studies in either the science or policy track, to present the various university sources of academic support, to serve as a forum for discussing the interdisciplinary nature of environmental studies, and to explain the requirements of graduate and professional schools and related careers to the study of environmental science.
ENV 1110. Introduction to Environmental Studies (4). An introduction to the basic principles of environmental studies. This course provides a multidisciplinary exposure to the central themes of environmental science and policy. Laboratory and field investigations support the lecture content. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (S – Service Learning).
ENV 2410. Physical Principles of Environmental Science I (4). An introduction to the basic chemical and physical principles of environmental science. Through the application of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and equilibrium principles, the impact of energy generation, pollution, and their consequences will be assessed. Additional topics will include effects of radiation, pesticides, and energy transmission. Laboratory work will focus on sampling techniques in conjunction with air, water, and soil analysis. Three hours of lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
ENV 3210. Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (3). This course will focus on ISO 14001 and other environmental management systems designed to help organizations reduce their environmental impacts. It will introduce students to the ISO standards development process and best implementation practices of ISO 14001 and help them understand how voluntary standards complement corporate compliance obligations. In addition to showing how EMSs help reduce environmental impacts, this course will examine the business benefits of environmental management.
ENV 3330. Special Topics in Environmental Studies (3). Prerequisites: ENV 1110. Each offering of this course will focus on a particular topic pertinent to the study of environmental issues and concepts. Students may repeat this course, under different topics, for a maximum of nine (9) hours credit.
ENV 3500. Internship in Environmental Studies (3). Prerequisites: ENV 1110 and 20 hours completed in the Environmental Studies major. A cooperative educational experience in which the student gains practical training and experience in government or private institutions related to the central issues of environmental studies. A student is expected to work for at least ten hours per week. Approval must be obtained from the program chair at least two weeks before early registration. The course may be repeated only once for credit toward the major.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (I – Internships, Clinicals, Practica).
ENV 3550. Research in Environmental Studies (3). Prerequisites: ENV 1110 and 20 hours completed in the Environmental Studies major. A laboratory or field research project completed within the area of environmental studies. The student must complete the project within the semester under the supervision of a faculty member of the Environmental Studies program or other approved supervisor. It is expected that the results will be presented in the Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (R – Undergraduate Research).
ENV 4500. Senior Capstone in Environmental Studies (3). Prerequisites: ENV 3500 or ENV 3550. An investigation of a significant environmental problem in which students work in teams composed of both science and policy interests to assess, analyze, and propose solutions to particular environmental circumstances in the local or regional area.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (C – Community Based Research).
