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Dec 21, 2024
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2017-2018 USC Lancaster Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]
Environmental Science, B.S.
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Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate their knowledge of fundamental concepts in environmental sciences.
- When presented with a scientific question or hypothesis, students will be able to form an appropriate research plan and identify sources of error in the resulting data or analyses.
- Students will demonstrate strong analytical writing skills.
- Students will demonstrate strong oral communication skills.
Admission, Progression and Transfer Standards
- Any student applying for transfer to the environmental science major from other programs within the University, or from accredited colleges and universities, is required to have a minimum grade point average of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale.
- Environmental Science majors may enroll in an environmental science course a maximum of two times to earn the required grade of C or higher. For the purposes of this standard of progression, withdrawal with a W does not constitute enrollment.
Special Opportunities
The major endorses the use of independent study courses to further students’ intellectual pursuits in alternative ways. Before students may register for an independent study course, they must submit a completed independent study contract which has been approved by the major advisor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies. (No student may apply more than 6 hours of independent study credits toward the degree). A grade-point average of 2.75 or greater is required to enroll in independent study courses.
Degree Requirements (128 Hours)
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CMW: Carolina Core Effective, Engaged and Persuasive Communication: Writing (6 Hours)
Must be passed with a grade of C or higher
ARP: Carolina Core Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Writing (A Minimum of 12 Hours)
Specified or additional College of Arts and Sciences Requirement:
Bachelor of Science degrees require a minimum of 12 hours, as specified by the major program, to include:
SCI: Carolina Core Scientific Literacy (8 Hours)
Specified or additional College of Arts and Sciences Requirements (16 Hours in addition to the 8 SCI Carolina Core Hours)
GFL: Carolina Core Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding (0-9 Hours)
Specified or additional College of Arts and Sciences requirements:
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimal passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required for all baccalaureate degrees. Students can demonstrate this proficiency by successfully completing Phase II of the Proficiency Test or by successfully completing the 122 course, including the exit exam administered as part of that course.
It is strongly recommended that students continuing the study of a foreign language begin college-level study of that language in their first semester and continue in that language until their particular foreign language requirement is completed.
GHS: Carolina Core Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Historical Thinking (6 Hours)
Specified or additional College of Arts and Sciences Requirement:
- Two courses in History at the 100 level- one non-US history and one US history
GSS: Carolina Core Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Social Sciences (9 Hours)
Specified or additional College of Arts and Sciences Requirement:
Select one of the following:
Select one of the following:
2. Environmental Science Major
Pre-Major Requirements (8 Hours)
Environmental Literacy
Major Requirements (34-36 Hours)
All majors must complete at least 34-36 hours of approved courses which must include the core requirements of 17-18 hours. Majors must complete 17-18 additional hours in selective courses to bring them to the required 34-36 hours total. Students are required to develop a program of study in consultation with their advisor. A minimum grade of C is required for all courses used to fulfill major requirements. Any modifications to the program of study require the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Required Courses (17-18 Hours)
Required of all majors (7 Hours)
Select 3 of the following 4 courses (10-11 Hours)
Selected Courses with Advisor Approval (17-18 Hours)
Students, in consultation with their assigned advisor, must develop a program of study which either provides a broad set environmental science courses or allows students to focus in a defined area. Given the current course offerings and faculty expertise at the University, if a student wanted to focus their elective course work, possible areas include: Natural Systems, Climate and Weather, Water Resources, Energy, or Humans and the Environment. All Students’ selective courses should include at least 2 courses taken at the 500 level, no more than 3 should be from a single discipline and no more than one Research Methods course.
Courses Acceptable for Major Credit:
From the Environment and Sustainability Program:
From the Earth and Marine Sciences:
From the Geographical Sciences:
From Mathematics, Statistics and Engineering:
From the Health Sciences:
Research Methods Courses:
Not required, but if selected; only one of these three may be taken for credit towards the major
3. Electives for B.S. Degrees
No courses of a remedial, developmental, skill-acquiring, or vocational nature may apply as credit toward degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences allows the use of the Pass-Fail option on elective courses. Further clarification of inapplicable courses can be obtained from the College of Arts and Sciences.
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