This interdisciplinary program offers a B.S. degree in Environmental Science. Students learn to analyze physical and socioeconomic environments and to reach decisions concerning environmental use and protection. The major allows students to obtain an interdisciplinary background suitable for environmental monitoring and planning. Graduates are prepared for entry- and middle-level positions in governmental agencies in such areas as regional planning and resource management; for positions in industry and the private sector; or to pursue graduate degrees in urban/regional planning, resource management, coastal studies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the geosciences.
Two specializations are available under this B.S. program: Environmental Management and Natural Science. According to the departmental Academic Learning Compact, assessment of Student Learning Outcomes includes:
A written exit exam during a student’s last semester of residency.
A portfolio of the two best student projects.
Good performance in GEO 4332 Senior Seminar. Contact the department for information concerning the Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS).
Program Requirements
In addition to the university’s general requirements, students seeking the B.S. in Environmental Science must meet the requirements listed below.
Students must consult with their academic advisors for courses that may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites.
Environmental Management Specialization
General Studies
In addition to the general studies requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Studies curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "Graduation and General Degree Requirements" section of this catalog.
General Physics is non-calculus based and is usually recommended for non-science majors. University Physics is calculus based and is usually recommended for science majors.
Total Semester Hours:
36-37
Environmental Policy Environmental Science majors should take the following to satisfy perspectives of General Studies:
Social Science/Behavioral Perspectives (one of the following):
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.
Lower Division Electives
Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 sh in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement.
Any upper-level course with prefix of EVR, EVS, GEA, GEO, GIS, or GLY
Total Hours
80-81
Upper Division Electives
Student must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF’s requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.
0-1
Total Hours
0-1
It is highly recommended that students choose from the following to complete their upper division electives:
In addition to the general studies requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Studies curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "Graduation and General Degree Requirements" section of this catalog.
General Physics is non-calculus based and is usually recommended for non-science majors. University Physics is calculus based and is usually recommended for science majors.
Total Semester Hours:
36-37
Natural Science Environmental Science majors should take the following to satisfy perspectives of General Studies:
Social Science/Behavioral Perspectives (one of the following):
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.
Lower Division Electives
Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 sh in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.
Methods and Techniques in Environmental Resource Management and Planning
Total Hours
77-81
Upper Division Electives
Student must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF’s requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.
0-3
Total Hours
0-3
Minors
Environmental Science
The minor in Environmental Science is offered as a micro-version of the B.S. in Environmental Science degree. The required courses represent a cross section of the departmental offerings.
An Environmental Science Minor consists of 19-20 sh; of the 12-13 upper-level hours, at least 9 of which must be taken at UWF. Directed studies may not be used. Environmental Science majors may not earn this minor.
Any 3000/4000-level EVR, EVS, GEO, GIS, or GLY course
3
Total Hours
19-20
Geography
A Minor in Geography consists of 20 sh of courses. Of the upper-division (13 sh), a minimum of 9 sh must be taken at UWF. Directed studies may not be used.
This certificate program is a computerized system that allow user to work with, interrelate, and analyze virtually all forms of spatial data for decision making. The program represents the latest technologies that are revolutionizing many disciplines, including geography and environmental sciences, in the information age.
Students who successfully complete the 20-credit program with an 3.0 overall GPA will be awarded a certificate in Geographic Information Science.
UWF undergraduate majors must obtain a C- or better in the following courses:
Students who have equivalent background but did not take the above courses formally may be admitted into the program upon demonstrating equivalent proficiency. Students must also receive formal approval from the proposed GIS Certificate Program committee. Students may transfer one class (3 or 4 credits) into the program providing the transfer criteria are met. The class must not have counted towards a degree or a certificate at another institution and must be an upper level undergraduate class from a regionally accredited US university.
