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2018 - 2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018 - 2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Environmental Studies B.A.


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The Environmental Studies major incorporates the principles of biology, chemistry, calculus, ecology, and more. Much of the curriculum is field-based, with opportunities to earn credits through completely off-campus, immersive study. Additionally, this degree program requires two semesters of the same foreign language.

Completing this degree program will provide students with:

  • Scientific literacy/competencyUnderstanding the scientific method, scientific investigation, mastery of content
  • Intellectual curiosity/creativity/resourcefulness
  • Methodological competence: Graduated independence/self-directed study
  • Written and oral communication, interpersonal communication skills

 

Core Curriculum:


In addition, all students must fulfill the college’s core curriculum  requirements and meet the 128 credit graduation requirement.  The First Year Experience (FYE) Seminar  is a requirement for all first-year students.

Note:


If ES106 - Gulf of Maine Environment by Sea Kayak - is substituted for BI300/BI310 it may not also be used to satisfy the elective requirement.

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