ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE I COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

INTERDEPARTMENTAL MAJOR IN • Introduction to Earth Sciences related fields, environmental law, environmental ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – B.S. (and laboratory) policy, environmental health, and teaching. The Environmental Science major is an • Introductory Mineralogy Students will have experience in both laboratory interdepartmental program that leads to a science and field work to address environmental Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Required courses in Public and Environmental issues that may include water quality, air quality, or Geology, with a major in Environmental Affairs (Allied Environment) include ONE of the soil science, resource management, Science. It provides a rigorous interdisciplinary following: and restoration. background in the natural science segment of HANDS-ON LEARNING the environmental sciences, combined with a • Environmental Law OR Environmental significant background in the allied disciplines of Mediation The Departments of Geosciences, Chemistry physics and mathematics, and coursework and Biology offer fully equipped teaching and Students complete a combined total of 40 credit in environmental affairs. research laboratories. Opportunities are also hours from two of the scientific disciplines available to gain hands-on learning, research The Environmental Science major is designed (chosen from biology, chemistry, and/or geology). experience and career preparedness through to prepare students for graduate programs or The 40 credit hours need not be equally divided internships, civic engagement projects, and employment as scientists in technical fields between the two disciplines. independent research. associated with the environmental industry and government sector. These disciplines include Examples of upper level coursework may include: Extensive opportunities for field research are hydrology, environmental hazard mitigation, available that include projects related to water • Ecology, Environmental Biology, Fungi, Plant waste management, water and air quality issues, quality, air quality, hydrology, coastal processes, Diversity, Restoration, Zoology, Individual ecology, and habitat issues. and ecological processes. Study in Biology DEGREE REQUIREMENTS CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES • Climate Change Science, Field and All students are responsible for fulfilling the Laboratory Techniques, Geographic The department of Geosciences sponsors the general requirements of the bachelor’s degree as Information Systems, Hydrogeology, Geology Club which participates in field trips and established by the College of Arts and Sciences, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Senior activities related to geology and the environment. which include a minimum of 36 hours at the 300- Geoscience Research Analytical Chemistry, The department also sponsors a chapter of 400 level. Environmental Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, that national honorary Completion of the B.S. in environmental Chemical Research society in geology. science requires a total of 120 credit hours and a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average. • Analytical Chemistry, Environmental The department of Chemistry is involved in Students fulfill core requirements from the Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical community outreach programs. disciplines of geology, biology and chemistry and Research The department of Biology sponsors a chapter of choose two disciplines for an interdepartmental The complete list of acceptable coursework Beta Beta Beta, the national honorary society in concentration area. Please consult the individual is available online. biology. Also available to students are the Biology departments for more information. Club and the Pre-professional Studies Club, which Students are required to complete a minimum of PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS offer more avenues for learning and experience 40 credit hours in the interdepartmental major The B.S. in environmental science is designed related to a student’s formal training. with a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300- or to give students a rigorous scientific and policy FOR MORE INFORMATION 400-level in each of the two concentration areas. background while providing the diversity of Students are required to complete additional information often needed to face environmental Indiana University Northwest courses in associated areas of study. problems affecting the world today and in the Department of Geosciences future. Majors will have access to the faculty, COURSEWORK Marram Hall, Room 243 resources and opportunities of the Departments 3400 Broadway Students complete two courses in each of the of Geosciences, Chemistry and Biology. Gary, Indiana 46408 scientific disciplines, biology, chemistry, and (219) 980-6740 geology to fulfill the program core. WHAT CAN I DO WITH A B.S. IN EVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE? Email: [email protected] Required core courses: • Introduction to Biological Sciences I and II Graduates with a B.S. in environmental science (lecture and laboratory) will be well prepared to pursue careers in graduate school or employment in the private • Principles of Chemistry I and II sector, government, environmental science and (with associated labs)

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