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Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

Bachelor of Arts

Lourdes’ Environmental Studies major includes an interdisciplinary curriculum for understanding natural and human systems. The degree program emphasizes basic analytical skills, critical thinking, and proficient communication.

Plan of Study

Required Curriculum Summary:

Lourdes Core 46
Major Requirements 21 (6 CH included in Core)
Allied Requirements 14 (3 CH included in Core)
Directed Electives 19
Electives  To equal 120 CH
120 

 

Core

LUC 101, 102 4
ENG 101 3
English 355 3
Math (110 or higher) 3
Ethics  Any as listed 3
History Any as listed 3
Literature  ENG 214 Ecology in Literature 3
Philosophy any 3
Theology Any as listed 6
Fine Arts Any as listed 3
Natural Science* BIO 201 or BIO 208 3
Social Science  3
Enduring Questions 3
Capstone in Major* 3
Service Learning = 20 hours


*fulfills Core and Major or Elective Requirement

+ fulfills Core and Allied Requirement

Major Requirements

BIO 201* Principles of Biology I  3
BIL 201 Principles of Biology I Lab 1
BIO 202 Principles of Biology II 3
BIL 202 Principles of Biology II Lab 1
ENV 202 Society, Environment & Sustainability 3
ENV 307 Sustainability Concepts & Methods 3
BIO 317 Principles of Ecology 3
BIO 380 Community Partner Project Internship 3
BIO 402 Introduction to Research 1
ENV 412 Environmental Statutes and Regulations 3
BIO 490* Biology Seminar 3
27

*fulfills Core and Major or Elective Requirement

+ fulfills Core and Allied Requirement

 

Allied Requirements

CHM 181 General Chemistry I 3
CHL 181 General Chemistry I Lab 1
CHM 182 General Chemistry II 3
CHL 182 General Chemistry II Lab 1
PHS 112 Earth Science 3
MTH 122+ College Algebra 3
MTH 212+ Statistics 3
17

*fulfills Core and Major or Elective Requirement

+ fulfills Core and Allied Requirement

 

Choose 19 hours minimum from the Directed Electives:

SCI 150 Lake Erie: a microcosm of environmental issues 3
BIO 207 Introduction to Public Health 3
BIO 208* Plant Science and Society 3
BIO 212 or 313 Nutrition or Nutrition Science 3
BIO/BIL 2XX Zoology 4
BIO/BIL 305 Botany/Lab 4
BIO/BIL 308 Genetics/Lab 4
BIO/BIL 335 Microbiology/Lab 4
BIO/BIL 3XX Cellular and Molecular Biology/Lab 4
BIO 380 Community Partner Project Internship Up to 3
BIO 420 Epidemiology 3
ENV 450 Fluvial Ecosystems 3
CHM/CHL 306 Environmental Chemistry 4
SWK 111 Introduction to Social Work 3
BUS 254 Macroeconomics 3
BUS 251 Economics & Social Issues 3
CSJ 301 Urban Life and Development 3
PLS 122 American National Government 3
PLS 201 Modern Political Thought 3

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the discipline of environmental studies.

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of biological and environmental science terms, principles, and concepts, utilizing appropriate depth and breadth in select content areas of environmental studies.

Apply effective critical thinking in environmental studies.

  • Interpret, analyze, and evaluate biological and environmental information.
  • Apply environmental concepts to social issues.

Demonstrate effective communication in environmental studies.

  • Demonstrate effective written, speaking, and listening skills in science reports, essays, projects, and presentations.

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