CSUEB Catalog 2007-2008: Environmental Science (Undergraduate)

Environmental Science

	Department Information
	Program Description
	Career Opportunities
	Advanced Placement
	Major Requirements (B.S.)
	Other Degree Requirements
	Undergraduate Courses

Department Information

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
College of Science
Office: North Science 329
Phone: (510) 885-3486


	Professor Susan Opp (Biological Sciences), Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Associate Professors Joy Andrews (Chemistry and Biochemistry), Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Michael Lee (Geography and Environmental Studies), Ph.D. London School of Economics (England) Jeffery Seitz, (Earth and Environmental Sciences), Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Director: Susan Opp (Biological Sciences)

Please consult the 2008-2009 online catalog for any changes that may occur.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science degree major in Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program offered by faculty in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Geography and Environmental Studies. The major is administered by an Environmental Science Program Committee, consisting of one voting faculty representative selected by each department in the program, and a Program Director, chosen from among the representatives of the four participating departments. The purpose of the Environmental Science major is to provide interdisciplinary scientific preparation for students wishing to pursue knowledge and employment in the fields of environmental consulting, oversight, and research. Additional objectives of the program include partial satisfaction of the Single Subject Matter Preparation Program for a teaching credential in science and provision of sufficient depth of preparation for graduate studies in environmental sciences. In contrast to the B.A. degree major in Environmental Studies, the B.S. degree major in Environmental Science requires students to take a structured core of science courses from a variety of disciplines, as well as a specialized upper division option in biology, chemistry, geology, or environmental systems and resource management.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.S. in Environmental Science from Cal State East Bay will: 1) demonstrate literacy of the principles of form, function and organization of organisms at the levels of molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems; 2) demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of chemistry, chemical structure, bonding, equilibrium, dynamics, and reactions, as well as classes of organic compounds and reactions; 3) understand the nature and distribution of earth materials, the processes by which the materials are formed and altered, the nature and development of the landscape, and interpretation of earth history; 4) demonstrate knowledge of the major components of the physical environment, including landforms, climate, vegetation, and soils; 5) demonstrate scientific literacy and ability to engage in scientific inquiry concerning environmental issues through the evaluation and analysis of scientific literature, and presentation of results in written and oral form.

Career Opportunities

Air Quality Controller • Atmospheric Scientist • Biological Consultant • Bioremediation Consultant • Chemical Consultant • Ecosystem and Habitat Restoration • Environmental Consultant • Environmental Field or Lab Technician • Environmental Health Scientist • Environmental Manager • Environmental Policy Developer • Environmental Protection and Regulation Manager • Geochemist • Hazardous Waste Manager • Industrial Hygienist • Pollution Control Technician • Risk Manager • Soils Scientist • Solid Waste Manager • Technical Writer • Urban Planner • Waste Water Treatment Manager • Water Manager • Wildlife Manager

Advanced Placement

Students who earn a grade of 3 or higher on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement Test in Environmental Science will be given 4 units of credit equivalent to ENVT 2000.

Major Requirements (B.S.)

It is important to consult an advisor in your major program for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements. The major in Environmental Science consists of 121-125 units; the B.S. degree requires a total of 180 units.


I.	Course Prerequisites and Other Admission Requirements
	Students entering the Environmental Science program as first year students are expected to have the same high school preparatory courses as other science majors. Admission to the degree program is open to all students admitted to Cal State East Bay. Transfer students may have lower division course deficiencies that must be completed after entry to the program. Continuation in the program is contingent on satisfactory progress in the university as described in the catalog. Note: Students must meet with an Environmental Science advisor to discuss prerequisites and updates to course offerings.
II.	Lower Division Core (58 units)
	BIOL 1402 Plant Biology (5) BIOL 1403 Animal Biology (5) CHEM 1101, 1102, 1103 General Chemistry (5, 5, 5) CHEM 2301, 2302 Survey of Organic Chemistry (4, 4) GEOG 2100 Physical Geography (4) GEOL 2101 Physical Geology (or 2100) (5) PHYS 2701, 2702, 2703 Introductory Physics (4, 4, 4) MATH 1304 Calculus I (4)
III.	Upper Division Core (28 units)
	BIOL 3110 Principles of Ecology (4) ENSC 4800 Seminar in Environmental Science (3) ENVT 4100 Environmental Impact Analysis (4) GEOG 3000 Resource Management (4) GEOL 3030 Earth and Life Through Time (5) GEOL 4320 Hydrogeology (4) STAT 3010 Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (4) or STAT 3031 Statistical Methods in Biology (4)
IV.	Electives (8 units)
	Complete two electives from the following:
		ECON 2301 Principles of Microeconomics (4) ECON 4306 Environmental Economics (4) HIST 3505 California Environmental History (4) PHIL 3151 Environmental Ethics (4) POSC 3460 Environmental Law (4) POSC 4171 Public Policy and Environment (4)
V.	Options
	A student must declare an option by the time he/she has completed 44 units of the Core courses; this establishes the student's home department. Students may elect to change their option with the notification of their advisor and home department. Options are available in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Environmental Systems and Resource Management, and are designed to provide in-depth study of a specific field. Each option requires 27-31 units within the discipline, in a combination of required courses and electives. The student cannot use courses in the department of his/her option to satisfy G.E. requirements.
	A.	Biology (29 units)
		BIOL 1401 Molecular and Cellular Biology (5) BIOL 3405 Microbiology (6) BIOL 3898 Cooperative Education (2) Electives from the following courses or other approved courses (16 units by advisement):
			BIOL 3215 Marine Biology (4) or M SC 4103 Marine Ecology (6); BIOL 3121 Principles of Genetics (5), 3216 Freshwater Environments (4), 4200 Plant Taxonomy (4), 4560 Wildlife Ecology (4), 4570 Ichthyology (4), 4583 Vertebrate Biology (4); M SC 4104 Quantitative Marine Science (6), 4144 Biological Oceanography (6)
	B.	Chemistry (29 units)
		CHEM 2200 Quantitative Analysis (5) CHEM 3400 Introductory Biochemistry (4) CHEM 4601 Environmental Chemistry I (4) CHEM 4602 Environmental Chemistry II (4) Electives from the following courses and/or other approved courses (12 units by advisement):
			CHEM 3898 Cooperative Education (Internship) (2), 4900 Independent Study (1-4)
	C.	Environmental Systems and Resource Management (27-31 units)
		ENVT 4910 Internship in Environmental Studies (3-4) Three courses from the following (13-14 units by advisement):
			GEOG 3410 Air-Photo Interpretation (4), 3605 Computer Cartography (5), 4425 Remote Sensing of Earth Environments (4), 4600 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (5), 4605 Environmental Applications of GIS (5)
		Three courses from the following (11-13 units by advisement):
			BIOL/GEOG 4130 Biogeography (4); ENVT 4800 Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies (3); GEOG 3450 Literature and Research Aids (5), 4125 Field Course in Physical-Biotic Geography (4), 4320 Energy and Society (4), 4350 Water Resources and Management (4); GEOL 3110 Principles of Geomorphology (4) or GEOG 3115 Physical Landscape Analysis (4)
	D.	Geology (29-30 units)
		GEOL 3601 Mineralogy and Optical Crystallography (5) GEOL 3700 Rocks (5) GEOL 3801 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (5) GEOL 3810 Structural Geology (5) GEOL 3910 Geologic Field Methods (3) Electives from the following courses or other approved courses (6-7 units by advisement):
			GEOL 3110 Principles of Geomorphology (4), 3400 General Oceanography (4), 4010 Introduction to Geophysics (5), 4900 Independent Study (1-4)

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.

Undergraduate Courses

The course prefix for the following courses is ENSC.



2800	Environmental Problems of California (4) Human impact on the biologic and geologic environment in California. Resource needs, waste issues, species diversity, and ecosystem degradation.
3999	Issues in Environmental Science (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in environmental science. May be repeated for credit when content varies.
4800	Seminar in Environmental Science (3) Advanced study of environmental issues based on papers presented by students. Topics to change with each course offering. Team-taught by faculty from different departments in Environmental Sciences. Prerequisites: completion of Environmental Sciences core and senior or graduate standing.
4900	Independent Study (1-4)