Oregon State University
Environmental Sciences 2008-2009
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science
General Education Requirements
Required Courses
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CH 121, 122 & 123 or CH 221,222 & 223 General Chemistry |
CH 221, 222 & 223 General Chemistry or take CH 121-123 at OSU |
15 |
| BI 211, 212 & 213 General Biology | BI 211, 212 & 213 Principles of Biology | 15 |
| PHY 201 & 202 General Physics or PHY 211 & 212 Physics w/Calculus |
PHY 201& 202 General Physics or *PHY 211 & 212 Physics w/Calculus |
10 |
| MTH 251 & 252 Calculus I & II | MTH 251 & 252 Calculus I & II | 9 |
| EC 201 Micro Economics | EC 201 Micro Economics | 4 |
| ST 351 & 352 Statistics I & II | Take at OSU | - |
Natural Environmental Systems Choose 1 course from each of the following areas: Atmosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere, and Lithosphere |
The only course that PCC offers in this area is G 202 Physical Geography (Lithosphere) | 4 |
Notes
* Students pursuing science options that require advanced physics or who are planning on attending graduate school in science should take PHY 211, 212, & 213.
Jessica Cardinal, Advising Specialist, 2046 Cordley Hall, (541) 737-2404,jessica.cardinal@oregonstate.edu
Environmental Sciences consists of curricula that foster interdisciplinary education for students seeking to better understand earth systems. The undergraduate curriculum leads to a B.S. degree in Environmental Sciences and requires students to complete courses that develop a broad base of knowledge in basic science disciplines, social sciences, and an area of specialization. A minor in Environmental Sciences is also available for those undergraduate students completing their degree in other fields.
Research and instruction on environmental problems and issues have been strong areas of emphasis at OSU for many years. A program leading to the BS degree in environmental sciences offers undergraduates an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes well-defined specializations in several fields, such as aquatic systems, environmental policy, ocean-atmosphere-land systems, and terrestrial ecosystems.
The curriculum is specifically designed to give students a basic science education and prepare them to become problem-solvers who can apply scientific methods to interdisciplinary questions and communicate effectively.
The Environmental Sciences core curriculum requires that students acquire breadth in the field as a whole, while the specialization requires that they acquire depth in one area. The specialization area (Minor, Option, or Certificate) is intended to give the student a strong sense of academic identity and to ensure that each student has a specialized knowledge of some aspect of environmental science. Students will be assigned a specialization advisor who will help select appropriate courses and can offer advice about careers and graduate school.
Additional Requirements
For PCC courses that transfer to OSU, refer to Transfer Equivalencies above. If you plan to get an AAOT degree, all OSU Baccalaureate Core Requirements will be met by AAOT degree requirements. Be sure to take all other required courses.
PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.
Last updated: June, 2008