Assumption College

Environmental science majors take 17 courses in ecology, chemistry, biology, and geography. A minor in environmental science requires 6 courses.

Required courses for major:

• Concepts in Biology (can be waived upon successful examination)

• General Chemistry I and II (can be waived upon successful examination)

• Environmental History of New England or Introduction to Environmental Science

• Ecology

• Environmental Chemistry

• Statistics

• General Calculus I or Elementary Calculus I

• Organic Chemistry I and II

• General Physics I and II

• Environmental Science Seminar

One of four:

• Physical Oceanography

• Introduction to Meteorology

• Wetlands

• Limnology/Aquatic Ecology

One of four:

• Invertebrate Zoology

• Botany

• Microbiology

• Marine Mammals: Biology and Conservation

One of eight:

• Environmental Economics

• Conservation of Natural Resources

• Land Use and Planning Law

• Individual and Community

• Public Policy

• Water Resources Planning and Management

• Coastal Zone Management

• Geographical Information Systems

Elective (choose 1):

Students can choose from the courses listed above or:

• Environmental Science Independent Study

• Analytical Chemistry

• Instrumental Analysis

• an approved COWC course

Required courses for minor:

• Environmental History of New England or Introduction to Environmental Science

• Concepts in Biology

• Environmental Science Seminar

Electives (choose 2):

• Invertebrate Zoology or Botany

• Marine Mammals: Biology and Conservation

• Ecology

• Environmental Chemistry

• Wetlands

• Environmental Science Independent Study

Elective (choose 1):

• Physical Oceanography

• Introduction to Meteorology

• Conservation of Natural Resources

• Land Use and Planning Law

• Environmental Economics

• Individual and Community (Environmental Ethics)

• Water Resources Planning and Management

• Coastal Zone Management