Geosciences, B.S. - Environmental Sciences Track (Option A -Biology)
The Environmental Science track at Midwestern State University is an interdisciplinary degree that provides students with a firm foundation in physical and mathematical sciences. Courses in basic and advanced biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, and statistics, as well as specific courses in environmental science, prepare our graduates for today's jobs and further education.
First Year
Fall
- ENSC 1114 Foundations Environmental Science 4 Semester Credit Hours
- MATH 1534 Precalculus 4 Semester Credit Hours
- CHEM 1141 General Chemistry I Lab 1 Semester Credit Hour
- CHEM 1143 General Chemistry I 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ENGL 1143 Academic Research & Writing (010A) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Spring
- GEOS 1134 Physical Geology 4 Semester Credit Hours
- CHEM 1241 General Chemistry II Lab 1 Semester Credit Hour
- CHEM 1243 General Chemistry II 3 Semester Credit Hours
- MATH 1634 Calculus I 4 Semester Credit Hours
- Communications (010B) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Second Year
Fall
- ENSC 3103 Environmental Policies & Laws FE 3 Semester Credit Hours
- BIOL 1114 Life I: Molecular & Cellular Concepts 4 Semester Credit Hours
- STAT 3573 Probability & Statistics 3 Semester Credit Hours
- CHEM 3504 Intro Environmental Chemistry F 4 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 14
Spring
- BIOL 1214 Life II: Evolution & Ecology 4 Semester Credit Hours
- PHYS 1144 General Physics 4 Semester Credit Hours
- (090A) or (090B) Select CMPS 1044 or CMPS 1023 4 Semester Credit Hours
- Language, Philosophy, & Culture (040N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Third Year
Fall
- GEOS 3044 Geographic Info Systems F 4 Semester Credit Hours
- BIOL 3104 Fundamental Genetics 4 Semester Credit Hours
- (090A) or (090B) Select CMPS 1044 or CMPS 1023 3 Semester Credit Hours
- PHYS 1244 General Physics 4 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Spring
- GEOE Advanced Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
- HIST 1133 Survey American History to 1865 (060N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Social & Behavioral Sciences (080N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- BIOL 3534 Systematic Biology S 4 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 13
Fourth Year
Fall
GEOE Advanced Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
HIST 1233 Survey American History since 1865 (060N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
BIOL 3113 Biogeography FE 3 Semester Credit Hours
POLS 1333 American Government (070N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Creative Arts (050N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Spring
- GEOS 4001 Seminar 1 Semester Credit Hour
- ENSC 4103 Internship 3 Semester Credit Hours
- BIOL Advanced Elective 4 Semester Credit Hours
- Elective 4 Semester Credit Hours
- POLS 1433 American Government (070N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Total Semester Hours: 120
Notes:
1. BIOL 3033, 4673, 4693 offered in mini-terms
2. F=offered in fall; S-offered in spring
3. FE=Fall even years; FO-Fall odd years
4. SE=Spring even years; SO-Spring odd years