Environmental Science, B.S.
The major in environmental science is designed for students interested in studying resource use, environmental problems, and solutions to these problems from a scientific perspective. This major may serve as training for graduate school or a job as an environmental scientist. Science, including environmental science, is centered on application, not merely the learning of a body of facts. Therefore, an important option for science majors at Piedmont College is developing a working knowledge of the scientific method and the process of scientific inquiry. This prepares students to succeed in graduate school while ensuring that they receive an education that is comparable with the finest institutions in the country.
Environmental Science Curriculum Outline
Bachelor of Science Degree
General Education
Piedmont University Requirement (1 hour)
Environmental Science Major
Biology
Business Administration
| BUSA 1210 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Students must choose one of the following courses:
Geology
Geographical Information Systems
| ENVS 2200 | Introduction to Geographical Information Systems | 3 |
| ENVS 3300 | Geographical Information Systems Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Philosophy
Mathematics/Physics
Science
Students must choose two of the following courses:
| BIOL 3050 | Current Topics in Environmental Biology | 2 |
| CHEM 3050 | Current Topics in Environmental Chemistry | 2 |
| GEOL 3050 | Current Topics in Environmental Geology | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
General Electives
Total Credit Hours: 120
BIOL 1101, BLAB 1101, BIOL 1102, BUSA 1210, CHEM 1101, CLAB 1101, CHEM 1102, ENVS 2070, PHIL 3325, MATH 2450, PHYS 2110, PHYS 2120: These courses also satisfy general education requirements and appear in the number of hours for both general education and the major; in reality, environmental science majors may have up to 9 additional hours to use for electives.