Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience
The B.S. in Environmental Geoscience, administered by the College of Engineering and Mines, combines a broad foundation in geology with a thorough background in related sciences and mathematics. This degree provides the graduate with more applied and interdisciplinary science skills than the Geology B.S. or B.A. Although not an engineering degree, graduates with a B.S. in Environmental Geoscience are qualified to work in various environmental fields, including field monitoring, remediation of contaminated sites, evaluation of natural hazards, site selection, waste disposal, and water resources. Continuing at the graduate level at UND or other institutions is another option, with opportunities to branch into fields such as geography, ecology, hydrology, and environmental policy. The program includes electives in biology, chemistry, geological engineering, law, and Earth system science. Completion of a summer geology field course, although strongly recommended, is not required for graduation.
Required 120 credits, including:
I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).
II. The following Core Curriculum:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 54 major hours including: | ||
| GEOL 101 & 101L | Introduction to Geology and Introduction to Geology Laboratory | 4 |
| or GEOE 203 & 203L | Earth Dynamics and Earth Dynamics Laboratory | |
| GEOL 103 | Introduction to Environmental Issues | 3 |
| GEOL 106 | Global Warming: The Facts and Myths | 3 |
| GEOL 220 | Computer Applications in Geology and Environmental Science | 2 |
| GEOL 256 | Critical Thinking in the Geosciences | 2 |
| GEOL 311 | Geomorphology | 4 |
| GEOL 318 | Mineralogy | 3 |
| or GEOE 301 | Petrophysics | |
| GEOL 321 | Geochemistry | 3 |
| GEOL 322 | Geology, Society, and the Environment | 3 |
| GEOL 342 | Conservation and Environmental Hydrology | 3 |
| GEOL 356 | Geoscience Lectures | 1 |
| GEOL 411 | Sedimentology and Stratigraphy | 5 |
| GEOL 414 | Applied Geophysics | 3 |
| GEOE 417 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| GEOE 419 | Groundwater Monitoring and Remediation | 3 |
| GEOL 420 | Geology Capstone | 3 |
| GEOL 421 | Seminar I | 1 |
| GEOL 422 | Seminar II | 1 |
| GEOL 487 | Research I | 1 |
| GEOL 488 | Research II | 2 |
| GEOL 494 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| 30-31 hours required in other departments: | ||
| BIOL 150 & 150L | General Biology I and General Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 151 & 151L | General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOG 474 & 474L | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GIS Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM 121 & 121L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 122 & 122L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| MATH 165 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | College Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 251 | University Physics I | |
| Statistics (PSYC 241, BIOL 470, ECON 210, or MATH 321) | ||
| Program Electives | ||
| Select at least 6-9 credits from the following list: | 14 | |
| General Ecology and Gen Ecology Lab | ||
| Wildlife Management | ||
| Aquatic Ecology | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Engineering Geology | ||
| Cold Region Hydrologic Modeling | ||
| Climatology | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Other Approved Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |