Undergraduate Studies Catalog (1997-1999)
103 Lennon Hall
(716) 395-2193
Environmental problems are among the most urgent issues facing
our civilization. In order to manage Earth's environment effectively,
we must understand the processes that shape the Earth's surface,
control the chemistry of our air and water, and produce the resources
on which we depend. Four concentrations are offered within the
Environmental Science major: Aquatic Ecology/Biology, Terrestrial
Ecology/Biology, Environmental Chemistry, and Earth Sciences.
For non-majors, a minor in Environmental Studies is also offered
through the Department of Biological Sciences. Upon declaring
a major in Environmental Sciences, with the secretary in Room
103 Lennon Hall, a faculty advisor will be assigned.
Major Requirements
The Environmental Science Major requires a minimum of 58-59 semester
hours of credit balanced between the specific courses of the core
curriculum (38 hours) and the selected courses of the area of
concentration (20-21 hours).
| Core Courses (Required Courses) | Credits |
| General Biology I & II (BIO 201 & 202), | 12 |
| Ecology (BIO 303) | __ |
| College Chemistry I & II (CHM 205 & 206), | 12 |
| Analytical Chemistry I (CHM 303) | __ |
| Our Earth (GEL 101), Weather (ESC 211) | 8 |
| Calculus I (MTH 201) | 3 |
| Environmental Law or Regulations (TBA) | 3 |
| Total Required | 38 |
| Concentrations (Required or elective courses) | Credits | Corequisite |
| Aquatic Ecology/Biology | 20 | 4 |
| Terrestrial Ecology/Biology | 20 | 4 |
| Earth Science | 20 | 0 |
| Environmental Chemistry | 21 | 14 |
| Electives | 20-21 | 0-14 |
| Total | 58-59 | 0-14 |
| Concentration in Aquatic Ecology. Electives (20 credits) are chosen with an advisor. | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ** BIO 419 Limnology | 3 | BIO 319 Biol. Oceanography (EOY) | 3 |
| ** BIO 421 Limnology Laboratory | 2 | BIO 422 Population Biology | 3 |
| BIO 484 Fishery Science (EOY) | 3 | BIO 423 Pollution Biology | 3 |
| BIO 486 Fish Biology | 3 | BIO 436 Water Quality Analysis | 4 |
| BIO 490 Fishery Techniques | 2 | BIO 439 Conservation Biology | 3 |
| BIO 457 Marine Biology - Bahamas | 3 | BIO 451 Aquaculture (EOY) | 4 |
| BIO 437 Biological Investigation and Data Interpretation | 3 | BIO 483 Aquatic Invertebrates (EOY) | 4 |
| ESC 412 Hydrology | 3 | GEL 462 Groundwater | 3 |
| __ | __ | BIO 424 Experimental Research | 1-3 |
| Corequisite Course | __ | Summer | __ |
| CHM 305 Organic Chemistry I | 4 | BIO 488 Env. Impact Analysis | 6 |
| Concentration in Terrestrial Ecology. Electives (20 credits) are chosen with an advisor. | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| BIO 439 Conservation Biology | 3 | BIO 422 Population Biology | 3 |
| BIO 427 Animal Behavior | 4 | BIO 423 Pollution Biology | 3 |
| BIO 437 Biological Investigation and Data Interpretation | 4 | BIO 440 Herpetology (EOY) | 4 |
| BIO 430 Ornithology (EOY) | 4 | __ | __ |
| BIO 459 Mammalogy | 3 | BIO 499 Research Experience | 1-3 |
| ESC 455 Soil Science | 3 | ESC 413 Env. Climatology | 3 |
| Corequisite Course | __ | Summer | __ |
| CHM 305 Organic Chemistry I | 4 | BIO 488 Env. Impact Analysis | 6 |
| __ | __ | BIO 477 Field Biology | 4 |
|
** Required Course
EOY = Every other year | |||
| Concentration in Environmental Chemistry. (21 credits - all courses are required). | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| CHM 305 Organic Chemistry I | 4 | CHM 306 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 400 Chemistry Seminar | 0 | CHM 401 Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| CHM 301 Chemical Safety | 1 | *CHM 4XX Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 405 Physical Chemistry I | 3 | CHM 406 Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 408 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 | CHM 409 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| Corequisite Courses (14 credits) | |||
| MTH 202 Calculus II | 3 | MTH 203 Calculus III | 3 |
| PHS 201 College Physics I | 4 | PHS 202 College Physics II | 4 |
| Concentration in Earth Sciences. Electives (20 credits) are chosen with an advisor. | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ESC 311 Synoptic Meteorology | 4 | **ESC 350 Computational Methods | 3 |
| ESC 364 Water Resource Issues | 3 | ESC 413 Environmental Climatology | 3 |
| ESC 411 Hydrology Laboratory | 1 | ESC 414 Climate Laboratory | 1 |
| ESC 412 Hydrology | 3 | ESC 418 Watershed Management | 3 |
| ** ESC 430 Geographical Information Systems | 3 | GEL 415 Geomorphology | 3 |
| ESC 420 Atmospheric Sensing Methods | 3 | __ | __ |
| ESC 455 Soil Sciences | 3 | ESC 421 Air Pollution | 3 |
| ESC 464 Environmental Internship | 1-3 | GEL 462 Groundwater | 3 |
| ESC 499 Independent Study | 1-3 | GEL 463 Environmental Geology | 3 |
| Summer | __ | __ | __ |
|
ESC 427 Hazardous Waste | __ | __ | __ |
** Required Course
