3. Environmental Science
CUE’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program allows students to study the discipline of environmental science in greater depth. They will have the opportunity to take additional senior-level courses, participate in advanced lab classes, and also have the opportunity to pursue a major research project. This pathway is a great choice for those looking to gain admission to a graduate program e.g. master’s or PhD. A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science allows graduates to explore a wide range of job opportunities.
They will be able to use their newfound research, analysis, and experimentation skills to forge their own career path. Some environmental science degree career paths include Agriculturist, Conservation Officer, Crop Specialist, Environmental Consultant, Horticulturalist, Hydrogeologist, Meteorologist, National Park Warden, Soil Fertility Expert, Laboratory Technician. Sample courses include Environmental Hydrogeology, Field Ecology of Alberta, Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Assessment, and Risk Assessment.
A. General Academic Requirements
Environmental Science:
- BES 107 (Introduction to Cell Biology) and BES 108 (Organisms in Their Environment)
- ENSC204 (Environmental Science: Problems and Solutions) and [ECOL 208 (Principle of Ecology) or ENSC208 (Principles of Ecology)]
- ENSC227 (Science Communication)
- ECOL 318 (Field Ecology in Alberta), ENSC318 (Field Ecology in Alberta), ECOL 319 (Field Course in Marine, Freshwater and Terrestrial Ecosystems) or ENSC319 (Field Course in Marine, Freshwater and Terrestrial Ecosystems)
- ENSC475 (Senior Seminar in Environmental Science) and ENSC485 (Advanced Research Methods)
- 18–36 credits of unspecified senior-level ENSC, ECOL, or EAS courses, of which at least 12 credits must be at the 300- or 400-level.
In addition to the above, students must complete:
- MAT 151 (Introduction to Statistical Methods)
- CH 101 (Introductory University Chemistry I) and [CH 102 (Introductory University Chemistry II) or CH 261 (Basic Organic Chemistry I)]
- 6 credits of courses offered by the Departments of Social Sciences or Psychology (CNST, ECO, HIS, INDG, POEC, PSCI, PSY, SOC)
- 3 credits of ENG courses
- 3 additional credits of courses offered by the Departments of Literature and Languages, Religious Studies and Philosophy, or Fine Arts (ARAB, ARTH, CHIN, CLAS, CLIT, CREE, DRA, ENG, FR, GERM, GRK, HEBR, LAT, MUS, MUP, MUPB, MUPE, MUPH, MUPK, MUPP, MUPS, MUPV, MUPW, MUED264 (Handbells and Handchimes for Children and Youth), PHIL, POPC, REL, SPA, WRI)
In addition to the above, students must present:
Permissible minors: All minors listed in section 10.6 other than Environmental Science.
Emphasis in Environmental Assessment and Remediation:
- BES 107 (Introduction to Cell Biology) and BES 108 (Organisms in Their Environment)
- ENSC204 (Environmental Science: Problems and Solutions) and [ECOL 208 (Principle of Ecology) or ENSC208 (Principles of Ecology)]
- ENSC227 (Science Communication)
- ECOL 318 (Field Ecology in Alberta) or ENSC318 (Field Ecology in Alberta) or ECOL 319 (Field Course in Marine, Freshwater and Terrestrial Ecosystems) or ENSC319 (Field Course in Marine, Freshwater and Terrestrial Ecosystems)
- 12 credits chosen from
- ECOL 308 (Population & Community Ecology) or ENSC308 (Population and Community Ecology),
- ECOL 339 (Conservation Biology) or ENSC339 (Conservation Biology)
- ENSC415 (Risk Assessment)
- ENSC270 (Introduction to GIS and the Digital Earth)
- ECOL 211 (Flora and Fauna of Alberta) or ENSC210 (Flora and Fauna of Alberta)
- BIO 205 (Fundamentals of Plant Biology)
- ECOL 250 (Survey of the Invertebrates) or ENSC250 (Survey of the Invertebrates)
- ENSC350 (Environmental Toxicology)
- ENSC346 (Environmental Physiology),
- ENSC355 (Environmental Policy)
- CH 303 (Introductory Environmental Chemistry)
- Both ENSC493 (Independent Research I) and ENSC495 (Independent Research II)
- ENSC220 (Soil Science),
- ENSC223 (Environmental Hydrogeology),
- ENSC373 (Environmental Assessment),
- ENSC430 (Environmental Remediation)
- ENSC475 (Senior Seminar in Environmental Science) and ENSC485 (Advanced Research Methods)
- 6-12 credits of unspecified 300- or 400- level ENSC, ECOL, or EAS courses
In addition to the above, students must complete:
- CH 101 (Introductory University Chemistry I) and CH 102 (Introductory University Chemistry II)
- CH 211 (Quantitative Analytical Chemistry I) and CH 261 (Basic Organic Chemistry I)
- MAT 151 (Introduction to Statistical Methods) and 3 credits of unspecified MAT courses.
- 6 credits of courses offered by the Departments of Social Sciences or Psychology (CNST, ECO, HIS, INDG, POEC, PSCI, PSY, SOC).
- 3 credits of ENG courses.
- 3 additional credits of courses offered by the Departments of Literature and Languages, Religious Studies and Philosophy, or Fine Arts (ARAB, ARTH, CHIN, CLAS, CLIT, CREE, DRA, ENG, FR, GERM, GRK, HEBR, LAT, MUS, MUP, MUPB, MUPE, MUPH, MUPK, MUPP, MUPS, MUPV, MUPW, MUED264 (Handbells and Handchimes for Children and Youth), PHIL, POPC, REL, SPA, WRI).
In addition to the above, students must present:
Permissible minors: All minors listed in section 10.6 other than Environmental Science.