USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 79 - 80 | Course Descriptions |
The status of the earth's environment has become a major concern since the 1960s. As we proceed into the 21st century, it represents one of the most critical issues facing nearly all nations individually as well as the earth community as a whole. Increased population, technological advances, and diminishing natural resources all play an important role in the changing environment. As a consequence, governments at all levels are devoting resources to help understand the problems that we are facing and to aid in their mitigation. This includes everything from public education to cleaning up toxic waste sites. The environmental industry is a growing arena for employment for degree holders at all levels.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science and Policy degree was approved in summer of 1995. This interdisciplinary program spans multiple colleges within the University but is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. The program is designed to provide a broad approach to an understanding of the environment and to the various problems associated with human intervention in natural systems. As we move into the next century, it is increasingly necessary that professionals who are employed in any aspect of the environmental industry be versed in a broad spectrum of topics overlapping several traditional disciplines. The curriculum combines principles of natural and social sciences in order to provide students with a wide variety of choices to satisfy the degree requirements. There are several required courses and also a wide selection of electives within the degree curriculum. After completing the core requirements, each student selects either the science track or the policy track for modest concentration. Each of these tracks has a combination of required courses and electives to provide this concentration.
The core is required for all majors. It includes a number of introductory courses and is capped by two courses taken in the last year: a seminar and either a research project or an internship. Students who elect the science track must further declare an option of earth science, life science, or physical science. Students who select the policy track may choose between economics, ethics, planning, or policy for further emphasis.
All students majoring in Environmental Science and Policy are required to see the advisor each semester prior to registration for the following term. The availability of elective courses that can be applied to the major changes regularly and all such courses must be approved by the program advisor.
CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MAJORS (41 hours)
Select either the Science or the Policy track.
Science (18-24 hours)
Policy (18-22 hours)
Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed at the university unless prior approval is secured. If students transfer without an A.A. degree and have fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the students must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
There are no State Mandated Common Prerequisites for this degree program.
The transfer student should also be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
For Science Concentration only:
plus
For Policy Concentration:
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EVR 2001 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3)
CR: EVR 2001L. An introductory lecture course linking the human and physical/chemical world. The course will develop an understanding of population and resource interactions.
EVR 2001L ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB (1)
CR: EVR 2001. A laboratory course linking the human and physical/chemical world. The lab will develop an understanding of population and resource interactions and complement the lecture course. Field trips.
EVR 2861 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY (3)
An introduction to environmental policy using class lectures, student projects, and independent readings. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic policy mechanisms and major policy actions relating to environmental issues at the national and international level.
EVR 4027 WETLAND ENVIRONMENTS -XMW (3)
PR: PCB 3043 or CI. Study of the general properties and ecology of wetlands, examination of the distribution and functions of wetlands, and consideration of wetland conservation and policies.
EVR 4910 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY PROJECT (3)
Environmental science project consisting of research in a field related to environmental science/environmental policy. Supervised by a faculty member. Open to senior majors only. (S/U only.)
EVR 4921 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY SEMINAR (1)
A reading and discussion seminar focusing on the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science and environmental policy. Restricted to senior majors. Repeatable up to 3 cr. hrs. (S/U only.)
EVR 4930 SELECTED TOPICS (1-4)
Each topic is a course under the direction of a faculty member with the content depending on the interests of the students and faculty involved. All areas of Environmental Science, Policy, Ethics, Economics and Law included.
EVR 4940 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP (3)
The purpose of this course is to promote the student's understanding and application of environmental science within a practical organizational context. Contract and project report required. Open to senior majors only. (S/U only.)
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Effective Date: Semester I, 1997
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