Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary major that integrates  courses in the life sciences, physical sciences, and
social sciences.  Three faculty members from the disciplines relevant to the intended course of study are selected to serve as co-advisors. Students can complete a major with either a B.S. or B.A. degree or a minor in this area.   For B.A. and B.S. requirements see
page 42 of the Catalog.

                            Majors seeking a B.S. degree are required to complete 44 hours of
                            courses, including 8 hours of interdisciplinary courses (ENVS/BIOL 224
                           and one course from ENVS 312 or 326 and 4 hours of internship,
                           independent study, or field school experience approved by the co-advisory committee.
                           Students must also complete BIOL 324 and two courses from BIOL 201, 205, 245, 317, 325,
                           or 328; CHEM 111, 112; GEO 103, and one of GEO 203 or 304; ECON 372; and MATH 133,
                           123.

                           Majors seeking a B.A. degree are required to complete 36 hours of courses, including 8
                           hours of interdisciplinary course (ENVS/BIOL 224, and ENVS 312 or 326) and 4 hours of
                           internship, independent study, or field school experience approved by the co-advisory
                           committee. Students must also complete BIOL 324 and two courses from BIOL 109, 201,
                           205, 245, 317, 325, or 328; GEO 103, and one of GEO 203 or 304; ECON 372; INS 160; and
                           MATH 133.

                           A minor in Environmental Studies consists of ENVS/BIOL 403, one course from ENVS 224,
                           312, or 326, 8 hours of BIOL or CHEM 111, 112*, and 2 courses from ECON 372, GEO 103,
                           INS 160.
                           * Majors should note that many graduate and professional programs will also expect CHEM
                           203, 204 and 211 as well as CHEM 111, 112.