UWRF-PES-Environmental Science & Management-ES program sample

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4 Years to a Career in Environmental Science
A Sample Course of Study

Alternative courses of study can be developed. There is flexibility in the selection of general studies classes, courses in the major, the order in which courses are taken, and in the choices of electives.

Courses listed below are referred to by title or by category, if there is a choice within a category. Some classes such as internships and general studies classes may be taken in the summer, allowing for completion of the program in less than four years.

Year Semester Class Credits

1
Fall
Freshman Seminar 1

Introduction to Environmental Studies 3

Introduction to English I 3

Chemistry I 5

Social Science class 3

15

Spring Introduction to Land Use Planning 3

Introduction to English II 3

Chemistry II 5

Algebra 3

14

2 Fall Introduction to Biology 4

Geography class* 3

Calculus 4

Introduction to Geology 4

15

Spring Environmental Sustainability 3

Literature Class 3

Physical education 1

Introductory Soil Science 3

Chemistry class 4

Speech 3

17

3 Fall Environmental Policies & Administration 3

Surface Water Hydrology 4

Physics I 5

Statistics class 3

15

Spring Physics II 5

Technical Writing 3

Environmental Impact Assessment 2

Foundation course in Agriculture 3

14

4 Fall Chemical Fate & Transport in the Environment* 3

Waste Management Systems* 3

Senior Seminar 1

Biology classes 6

Physical education activity 2

15

Spring Environmental Analysis* 4

Hydrogeology* 4

Biology class 3

Senior Capstone 2

Multicultural Perspectives on the Environment 3

16

Total = 120

* Directed elective course. Students should consult UW-RF catalog for a comprehensive list of courses. Final selection of courses should be made in consultation with the student’s academic advisor.

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