College: Social Sciences and Public Policy Degree: B. S. or B.A.
Limited Access: NO
Contact: Leslee Horner
Address: 323 Bellamy Building, FSU Tallahassee, FL 32306-2190 Phone: (850) 644-1706
E-Mail: [email protected] Description of Major
The objective of the Environmental Studies major is to provide the student with both a basic background in the natural sciences as well as an in-depth understanding of the social and institutional context of contemporary environmental concerns. Interest in the environment is growing, both in the state and nationwide, which is creating new job opportunities for college graduates in such fields as environmental law, planning, site analysis, natural resource conflict resolution, resource conservation, and hazards management. The basic curriculum required of all students includes an introduction to environmental and physical sciences and to data analysis and research design. Electives allow the students to choose their own area of focus.
Prerequisite Coursework:
This major is offered though the Department of Geography.
Two introductory Geography courses with GEO prefix (6 hrs.). Interested students may contact the department for course recommendations.
Note: State-wide common prerequisites are always under review. For the most current information and for acceptable alternative courses, visit the “Common Prerequisites Manual.” This is available from the “Student Services” section of http://www.flvc.org.
Strongly recommended: Students interested in this major are encouraged to complete CHM X045 with lab and BSC X010 with lab during their freshman/sophomore years.
Requirements for Progression to the Upper-Division Major
To be admitted, students must complete at least 52 hours of coursework with a minimum FSU GPA of 2.0 and most of the Liberal Studies requirements met, including freshman English composition and mathematics, or an AA Degree.
Mapping
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion. Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors. You may view the map for this major at www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/.
Major Program of Studies at FSU: 41 hours
The major in Environmental Studies requires 41 hours with a grade of C- or better in each course; at least 18 credit hours must be taken in upper level (3000 and 4000) courses.
I. Basic Core Curriculum (14 hours)
BSC 2010, 2010L (3, 1) Biological Science I , Lab CHM 1045, 1045L (3,1) General Chemistry I, Lab GEO 1330 (3) Environmental Science
GEO 2200C (3) Physical Geography
II. Natural Science Courses (12 hours) at least four courses from the following list (Note: some courses listed below may have prerequisites)
BOT 3015 (3) Plant Biology BOT 3143 (3) Field Botany BSC 2011 (3) Biological Science II BSC 3052 (3) Conservation Biology BSC 3312 (3) Marine Biology
BSC 4514 (3) Aquatic Pollution Biology
BSC 4934 (3) Selected Topics in Applied Biology if approved by advisor CHM 1046, 1046L (3,1) General Chemistry II, Lab
CHM 2210 (3) Organic Chemistry I
CHM 2211 (3) Organic Chemistry II CHM 4080 (3) Environmental Chemistry I CHM 4081 (3) Environmental Chemistry II
EES 2205C (3) Environmental Engineering Chemistry
EES 3040 (3) Introduction to Environmental Engineering Science ENV 4001 (3) Environmental Engineering
ENV 4041 (3) Environmental Systems Analysis ENV 4341 (3) Solid & Hazardous Waste ENV 4405 (3) Water Reuse Engineering GEA 4213 (3) US National Parks GEO 4300 (3) Biogeography
GEO 4930r (3) Special topics course, if approved by the advisor GLY 1030 (3) Environmental Issues in Geology
GLY 1070 (3) Living on the Water Planet GLY 2010C (3) Physical Geology
ISC 2003 (3) Global Change, Its Scientific and Human Dimensions MET 2101 (3) Physical Climatology
MET 2502 (3) Weather Analysis and Forecasting MET 2700 (2) General Meteorology
MET 3300 (3) Introduction to Atmospheric Dynamics OCE 4011 (3) Principles of Oceanography
OCE 4017 (3) Current Issues in Environmental Science OCE 4930 (3) Studies in Oceanography (topics vary) PCB 3043 (3) General Ecology
III. Social Science Elective Courses (9 hours) at least three of the following courses (Note: some courses listed below may have prerequisites)
AMH 4630 (3) North American Environmental History AMH 4634 (3) Florida Environmental History
ECP 3113 (3) Economics of Population
ECP 3302 (3) Economics of Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment ECS 4013 (3) Economics of Development
GEO 3502 (3) Economic Geography
GEO 4340 (3) Living in a Hazardous Environment
GEO 4357 (3) Environmental Conflict and Economic Development GEO 4372 (3) Natural Resources Assessment and Analysis GEO 4376 (3) Landscape Ecology
GEO 4403 (3) Global Change, Local Places GEO 4421 (3) Cultural Geography GEO 4450 (3) Medical Geography GEO 4471 (3) Political Geography GEO 4700 (3) Transport Geography
GEO 4930r (3) Special topics course, if approved by advisor PAD 3003 (3) Public Administration in American Society PAD 4603 (3) Administrative Law
PHI 2620 (3) Environmental Ethics PUP 3002 (3) Introduction to Public Policy PUP 4203 (3) Environmental Politics and Policy SYD 3020 (3) Population and Society
SYD 4510 (3) Environmental Sociology
URP 3000 (3) Introduction to Planning and Urban Development URP 4022 (3) Collective Decision Making
URP 4318 (3) Growth Management and Environmental Planning URP 4402 (3) Sustainable Development Planning in the Americas URP 4404 (3) River Basin Planning
URP 4423 (3) Environmental Planning and Resource Management URP 4618 (3) Planning for Developing Countries
URP 4710 (3) Transportation Planning
URP 4936 (3) Special topic course in Planning, if approved by advisor IV. Methods Electives (6 hours or more) two of the following:
(Note: some courses listed below may have prerequisites) ENV 4611 (3) Environmental Impact Analysis
GEO 4114 (3) Environmental Field Methods
GEO 4162 (3) Spatial Data Analysis (or either SYA 4400 or STA 2122 or STA 2171) GIS 3015 (3) Map Analysis
GIS 4006 (3) Computer Cartography
GIS 4035, GEO 4035L (3, 1) Remote Sensing and lab
GIS 4043, GEO 4043L (3,1) Geographic Information Systems and Lab GEO 4930r (3) Special topics course if approved by advisor
STA 3024 (3) Intermediate Applied Statistics SYA 4300 (3) Methods of Social Research
Computer Skills Competency: 0 hours beyond major. BSC 2010L (1).
Oral Communication Competency: 0-3 hours
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through appropriate high school speech training or with an approved college-level course.
Minimum Program Requirements - Summary Total Hrs. Required 120
Liberal Studies 36*
Major Coursework 41*
Minor Coursework 0
Computer Skills 0 beyond major Oral Competency 0-3
Electives to bring total hours to 120
*NOTE: Some Environmental Studies courses may be applied to both Liberal Studies and the major.
Remarks:
1. A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, 30 of which must be taken at this University.
2. Half of the major course semester hours must be completed in residence at this University.
3. The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.
Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Land Management Specialist, Land Use Analyst, Market Researcher, Water Resource Planner, Conservationist, Location Analyst, Environmental Specialist.
Representative Employers: Federal, State, and Local Governments, Real Estate Developers, School Boards, Resource
Management Agencies, Planning Agencies, Mapping Agencies, Business Consultants, Utilities, Port and Airport Authorities.
Updated: Summer, 2013