Engage with a diverse range of ecosystems, tackle real-world environmental challenges, develop practical skills, and foster a deep appreciation for nature—all right inside the 6 million acre Adirondack Park.
Bachelor of Science / 120 Credits
Based out of our beautiful campus surrounded by lakes, streams and forest, you can unlock a world of opportunity and make a positive impact on our planet with a bachelor’s of science in Environmental Science! You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to identify, monitor and implement solutions to tackle pressing environmental issues and challenges stemming from human interactions with the environment.
Our Environmental Science program is founded on a philosophy that experiental education provides a means and model for deeper, effective learning, and as a means for personal and professional development. From your first days on campus, you will learn in the classroom—and in the field.
Our faculty are dedicated to our students. Our learning process is treated as a collaborative experience among faculty and students where you, as a student, actively participate in all stages of learning. You will have opportunities to customize your program of study to focus on your interests and goals. There are many opportunities for summer employment, internships, and study abroad to help round out your program.
Program Details
Environmental Sciences Bachelor of Science 120 Credits
- General Ecology
- Organic Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Conservation Biology
- Politics of the Environment
- Ecosystems: Atmospheric Science
- Soils and Hydrology
- Landscape Ecology
- Limnology
- Stream Ecology and Management
- Watershed Management
- Wetlands Ecosystems and Management
- Environmental Microbiology
- Biologic Effects of Toxins
- Geographic Information Systems: Introduction to Remote Sensing
- Advanced GIS Techniques
- Environmental Policy and Planning: Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental Law and Regulatory Processes
- Sustainable Development
- Environmental Scientist
- Conservation Officer
- Environmental Journalist
- Environmental Educator
- Environmental Planner
- Climate Change Analyst
- Renewable Energy Specialist
- Water Quality Specialist
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Lawyer
Experience applied, hands-on education for a meaningful life
Apply technical skills, knowledge and scientific inquiry to environmental problems and analyses by linking field and laboratory experience to concepts in environmental sciences.
Integrate knowledge of the natural and physical sciences with human dimensions to identify and address human impacts on the environment.
Participate in long-term ecological studies at our Smitty Creek Watershed project.
STUDENTS ALSO HAVE THE OPTION OF COMPLETING SCI 461 & SCI 462 FOR THEIR CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT. THEY MUST REQUEST THIS BY FALL OF 3rd YEAR
ECOSYSTEM PROCESSES CLUSTER – CHOOSE SIX COURSES
ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE (ENV 350), BIOLOGIC EFFECTS OF TOXINS (BIO 310),
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (ENV 330), FOREST ECOLOGY (FOR310), LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY (NRS 432), LIMNOLOGY (ENV 361), PALEOECOLOGY (BIO 472), RESTORATION ECOLOGY (ENV 300), SCIENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE (ENV 362), SOILS & HYDROLOGY (FOR 330), STREAM ECOL & MGT (ENV 471),WATERSHED SCIENCE (ENV 340), WETLANDS ECOSYSTEMS & MANAGEMENT (ENV 473)
POLICY, PLANNING AND ANALYSIS CLUSTER – CHOOSE TWO COURSES
ADV GIS TECH (GIS 335), ENVIRON IMPACT ASSESS (ENV 420), ENVIRON LAW & REG PROCESS (ENV 315), INTRO TO REMOTE SENSING (GIS 350), SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ENV 455)
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Semester 1 |
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BIO 110 |
Biology I |
3 |
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ENG 101 |
Effective College Writing I |
3 |
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ENV 110 |
Foundations of Environmental Science |
4 |
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MAT 125 |
Algebra |
3 |
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FYS 101 |
First Year Seminar |
3 |
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Semester 2 |
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BIO 112 |
Biology II |
3 |
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ENG 102 |
Effective College Writing II |
3 |
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Humanities |
3 |
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Social Science |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Semester 3 |
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BIO 210 |
General Ecology |
4 |
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CHM 110 |
Chemistry I |
3 |
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PHY 241 |
Physics I |
4 |
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POL 202 |
Politics Of The Environment |
3 |
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Semester 4 |
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CHM 112 |
Chemistry II |
3 |
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GIS 201 |
Intro to GIS |
3 |
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MAT 210 |
Statistics |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Humanities-LAS |
3-4 |
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Semester 5 |
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CHM 250 |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
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Ecosystem Cluster |
3-4 |
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Ecosystem Cluster |
3-4 |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Semester 6 |
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CHM 311 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
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Policy Plan Cluster |
3-4 |
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Elective – UD |
3-4 |
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Elective – UD |
3-4 |
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Semester 7 |
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Ecosystem Cluster |
3-4 |
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Ecosystem Cluster |
3-4 |
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Policy Plan Cluster |
3-4 |
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Elective – UD |
3-4 |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Semester 8 |
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SCI 462 |
Independent Capstone Project |
3 |
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Ecosystem Cluster |
3-4 |
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Ecosystem Cluster |
3-4 |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Environmental Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Questions? Let's get in touch.
Bailey Walton
Admissions
Director of Admissions