2021-2022 University of Wyoming Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Environmental Systems Science, B.S.
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Environmental Systems Science (ESS) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree in environmental science, focusing on the interactions between the various components of Earth and environmental systems, including the biosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, and anthrosphere.
Students earning a B.S. in Environmental Systems Science will
- demonstrate a knowledge of interdisciplinary perspective and integrative thinking,
- understand physical and biological components of environmental systems, including the human component;
- design, conduct, and interpret scientific investigations,
- understand the ethics of scientific investigation,
- demonstrate proficiency in data collection, statistical analysis, and use of information technology tools and modeling;
- apply systems concepts to problems con¬cerning environmental systems and their components, and construct conceptual and quantitative systems models;
- examine spatial, temporal, and spatial-temporal patterns in environmental systems, and use information technology tools to depict, project, and communicate such patterns.
Students earning a B.S. degree in ESS complete coursework including:
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23+ Credit Hours of Foundations Courses:
Foundation of Biological Sciences
(Choose one course):
Foundation of Earth Sciences
(Choose one course):
Foundation of Physical Sciences
(Complete all courses):
15+ Credit Hours of Spheres Courses:
Anthrosphere
(Choose one course):
Atmosphere
(Choose one course):
Must Complete all Three Courses
Lithosphere - Environmental Change
(Choose one course):
Lithosphere - Hydrology & Surface Processes
(Choose one course):
14+ Credit Hours of Skills & Tools Courses:
Statistics
(Choose one course):
Data Analysis
(Choose one course):
GIS/Remote Sensing
(Choose one course):
Applied Experience (1 credit)
18+ Credit Hours in an Approved Minor
18+ credit hours in an approved minor* or concurrent major as an area of specialization: Agroecology, Anthropology, Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Environment & Natural Resources, Geography, Geology, Insect Biology, Land Surveying, Paleoenviron¬mental Studies, Physics, Rangeland Ecology & Watershed Management, Reclamation & Restoration Ecology, Soil Science, Statistics, Sustainability, Wildlife & Fisheries Biology & Management, or Zoology
* other options available; subject to advisor approval
6+ Credit Hours of Haub School Requirements Courses:
- U.S. Diversity (choose one)
- Global Awareness (choose one)
Additional Requirements:
Students complete additional credit hours in consultation with advisor if needed to meet minimum 120 credits, including 42 upper division credits, to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.
Additionally, students must:
- earn a C or better in all courses fulfilling program requirements - including Haub School U.S. Diversity and Global Awareness courses, and degree, major, and/or minor courses;
- earn 12 credits unique to each program when enrolled in multiple Haub School programs;
- meet University of Wyoming requirements for earning a bachelor’s degree, including, but not limited to, completion of University Studies Program and maintaining minimum 2.0 GPA for good academic standing and graduation.
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