Environmental Science, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. *Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 105
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Please see my.seattleu.edu for elective options
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
UCOR classes (SU's general education courses) are listed in the sample plan by what module is recommended. Some courses (*) have been fulfilled by your Associate Degree coursework and requirements in your major. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and http://www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900-2940 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Assumes placement into MATH 1230 by SAT/ACT, SU placement exam, or college credit.
- Assumes trigonometry not needed (MATH 1022) due to placement exam or college credit.
- Refer to course catalog for approved major electives.
- For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
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.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center in BANN 323 (Science Wing), M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m or email Science & Engineering Advising at se-adv@seattleu.edu.