Environmental Science, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Minimum Credits: 180
- Credits in Major: 105
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Important Major Information
- Assumes placement into MATH 1230.
- Assumes trigonometry (MATH 1022) not needed.
- See list of approved electives for major elective options.
- ** Not required for graduation.
- ENSC 3760 – Environmental Law offered every other year.
- ENSC 3300 Natural Systems and ENSC 3250 Environmental Geology offered in alternating years.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *CHEM 1500/1501 - General Chemistry I/Lab (5) | *CHEM 1510 – General Chemistry II + *CHEM 1511 – Lab (4+2) | UCOR 1XXX University Core (5) |
| Course 2 | †ENSC 1000 – Intro to Environmental Science (1) | *MATH 1210 – Statistics for Life Sciences (5) | ENSC 1500 – Environmental Field Methods (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | *MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sciences (5) |
| Course 4 | General Elective (5) |
†Not required for graduation
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *PHYS 1050 – Mechanics + *PHYS 1051 – Lab (4+1) | *PHYS 1060 – Waves, Sound, Electricity, & Magnetism + *PHYS 1061 – Lab (4+1) | *ENSC 3420 - Environmental Engineering Chemistry (4) |
| Course 2 | *BIOL 1620 – Evolution & Ecology + *BIOL 1621 – Biology II/Lab (5) | *BIOL 1610 – Molecular & Cellular Biology + *BIOL 1611 – Lab (4+1) | *BIOL 1630 – Physiology & Development + *BIOL 1631 – Lab (4+1) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | *CPSC 1220 – Data-Driven Problem (5) | *ENSC 2500 – Environmental Sensors (3) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *BIOL 2600 – Ecology (5) | *ENSC 3710 – Water Resources I (4) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | ENSC 3500 – Intro to Geographic Info Systems (5) | *ENSC 3250 – Environmental Geology | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 3 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | *ENSC 3760 – Environmental Law & Impact (3) | Major Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ENSC 4870 – Senior Capstone I (3) | *ENSC 4880 – Senior Capstone II (3) | *ENSC 4890 – Senior Capstone III (3) |
| Course 2 | *ENSC 4730 – Principles of Environmental Engineering (5) | *ENSC 3300 – Natural Systems | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | Major Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | Major Elective (4) | General Elective (2) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
University Core Requirements
- Module I: Academic Writing Seminar, Quantitative Reasoning, Creative Expression and Interpretation, Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities, Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences, Inquiry Seminar Natural Sciences
- Module II: Theological Explorations, Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethical Reasoning
- Module III: Religion in a Global Context, Humanities & Global Challenges, Social Sciences & Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Contact your Advising Center for support:
Science and Engineering Advising Center:
Phone: 206.296.2500
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Website: Seattle U Science & Engineering Advising