Environmental & Sustainability Sciences (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental & Sustainability Sciences
The University of South Alabama offers a B.S. in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences designed to address the need for a broad understanding of the natural world and its interaction with the demands of human society and development. A fundamental component of environmental science is its interdisciplinary essence and how this integrative approach can be used to develop mutually beneficial solutions to some of society's most pressing challenges.
Students must earn a "C" or higher in all program core courses: ENV 100, ENV 101, ENV 337/L, ENV 339, ENV 335/L, ENV 421, and GIT 460.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 53-57 | |
| General Education | ||
| Core Environmental & Sustainability Sciences Courses | 23 | |
| ENV 100 | Gulf Coast Sustainability Seminar | 1 |
| ENV 101 | Environment & Society | 3 |
| ENV 337 & 337L | Enviro Sciences I and Environ Sciences I Lab | 4 |
| ENV 339 | Climate Change - W | 3 |
| ENV 335 & 335L | Enviro Conserv/Sustainabilit-W and Env Conserv & Sustain Lab | 4 |
| ENV 421 | Environmental Policy | 4 |
| GIT 460 | Intro to GIT | 4 |
| CONCENTRATION Required | 16 | |
See Natural Sciences concentration or Sustainability concentration | ||
| Other STEM Requirements | 15-28 | |
See STEM course requirements for each concentration | ||
| Minor Requirement | 18-24 | |
| A minor is required for this degree program. | ||
| A MINIMUM OF 120 HOURS IS REQUIRED FOR A DEGREE | 120 | |
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses.
NOTE: PHL 231 is suggested as one of the AREA II. General Education Requirements.
Other Course Requirements:
Additional STEM courses are required and vary depending on chosen concentration. See concentration for list.
Graduation Plan
(120-121 Total Hours)
Major Milestones
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CAS 100 | First Yr Exp - | 2 |
| BLY 121 & 121L |
General Biology I and General Biology I Lab |
4 |
| CH 131 & 131L |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
4 |
| MA 125 or ST 210 |
Calculus I or Stat Reason and Application |
3-4 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I (Students who earn an English ACT score of 27 or above, SAT score of 610 or above on the verbal portion, or a new SAT Reading Test can opt out of EH 101.) | 3 |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| GY 111 & 111L |
Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab |
4 |
| BLY 122 & 122L |
General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| CH 132 & 132L |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENV 100 | Gulf Coast Sustainability Seminar | 1 |
| ENV 101 | Environment & Society | 3 |
| ENV 337 & 337L |
Enviro Sciences I and Environ Sciences I Lab |
4 |
| PH 114 & 114L |
Physics with Algebra-Trig I and Alg-Trig Based Physics I Lab |
5 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Elective (Gen Ed) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENV 421 | Environmental Policy | 4 |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| History, Social & Behavioral Sciences (Gen Ed) | 3 | |
| History, Social, & Behavioral Sciences (Gen Ed) (Social Ethics PHL 231 is recommended) | 3 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Elective (Gen Ed) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Foreign Language I (Gen Ed) | 3 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Elective (Gen Ed) | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Conc. Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Foreign Language II (Gen Ed) | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Conc. Elective | 4 | |
| English Literature (Gen Ed) | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENV 339 | Climate Change - W | 3 |
| GIT 460 | Intro to GIT | 4 |
| Natural Sciences Conc. Elective | 4 | |
| History, Social & Behavioral Elective (Gen Ed) | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENV 335 & 335L |
Enviro Conserv/Sustainabilit-W and Env Conserv & Sustain Lab |
4 |
| Natural Sciences Conc. Elective | 4 | |
| Minor Course (GY 112 and GY 112L recommended) | 4 | |
| History, Social & Behavioral Elective (Gen Ed) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120-121 | |
Major Milestone Notes
- Students with ACT Math scores 22-23 should take MA 112 in the first semester. Students with ACT Math scores 21 and below should begin math courses in the summer before Fall - Year 1.
- There may be additional prerequisites for upper level major electives. Refer to the bulletin for more information.
- All Arts and Sciences majors require a minor between 18 and 24 hours. Courses used in a minor can also be used for general education requirements or major requirements (up to two courses).
- Two designated writing (W) courses are required with at least one course chosen from offerings in the student's major or minor. Courses carrying this required credit are identified in the University Bulletin by a (W) after the course title.
- The Sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students preparing for their course selections. This information provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.