3. Environmental Science
Â鶹´«Ã½’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science 3-year is designed to provide students with an excellent general education as well as a solid background in the core areas of environmental science. This pathway is a great choice for those planning to earn another degree or diploma in a related field such as environmental health or water conservation, or just to obtain a bachelor’s degree to kickstart their career.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science allows graduates to explore a wide range of job opportunities. They will be able to use their newfound research, analysis, and experimentation skills to forge their own career path. Some environmental science degree career paths include Agriculturist, Conservation Officer, Crop Specialist, Environmental Consultant, Horticulturalist, Hydrogeologist, Meteorologist, National Park Warden, Soil Fertility Expert, Laboratory Technician. Sample courses include Environmental Hydrogeology, Field Ecology of Alberta, Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Assessment, and Risk Assessment.
A. General Academic Requirements
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- 6-12 credits of unspecified ENSC or ECOL courses, or senior-level EAS courses with at least 3 credits at the 400-level
In addition to the above, students must complete:
- 6 credits of CH courses with the exception of
- 6 credits of courses offered by the Departments of Social Sciences or Psychology (CNST, ECO, HIS, INDG, POEC, PSCI, PSY, SOC).
- 3 credits of ENG courses.
- 3 additional credits of courses offered by the Departments of Literature and Language, Philosophy, Religious Studies and Classics, or Fine Arts (ARAB, ARTH, CHIN, CLAS, CLIT, CREE, DRA, ENG, FR, GERM, GRK, HEBR, LAT, MUS, MUP, MUPB, MUPE, MUPG, MUPH, MUPK, MUPP, MUPS, MUPV, MUPW, , PHIL, POPC, REL, SPA, WRI).
In addition to the above, students must present:
Permissible minors: All minors listed in section 10.6 other than Biology and Environmental Science.