Portland State University
Environmental Studies 2008-2009
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science
Required Courses
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Select two in a sequence for a min. 8 crs. BI 252 & 253 Principles of Biology II & III or SCI 341 & 342 Bio. Concepts & App. |
Select two in a sequence from: *BI 212 & 213 (labs included) or BI 241, 242, or 243 or SCI 341 & 342 at PSU |
8-10 |
CH 104 & 105 Intro. Chemistry I & II or CH 106 & 170 Intro. Chem. II & Fund. of Environmental Chemistry |
CH 104 & 105 (labs included) OR CH 106 and take CH 170 at PSU |
10 |
| Geog 210 Physical Geography | No PCC equivalent. Take at PSU | - |
| Geog 230 Environment & Society | No PCC equivalent. Take at PSU | - |
| ESR 220 Introduction to Environ. Systems | ESR 160 Introduction to Environ. Systems. (ESR 150 Environmental Studies Orientation may be taken as a prerequisite or concurrently) |
4 1 |
| ESR 221 Applied Environmental Studies: Problem Solving | ESR 202 Applied Environmental Studies: Preparation for Problem Solving | 4 |
| ESR 222 Applied Env. Studies: Policy Consid. | ESR 201 Applied Environmental Studies- Science/Policy Consideration | 4 |
| Choose 4 credits from: STATS 243, SCI 314, GEOG 397 or GEOG 497 | MTH 243 only equivalent available at PCC. | 4 |
| Choose 4 credits from: GEOG 495, WR 327, ENG 449, GEOG 480, GEOG 485 | No PCC equivalent. Take at PSU. | - |
| Choose 8 credits from: SOC 200, PS 319, PH 310, HST 339, GEOG 347 or ENG 308 | PCC offers SOC 204 however, it is recommended that students choose the other courses that are more environmentally focused |
(4) |
*BI 101, 102, & 103 are accepted as a replacement for BI 212 & 213 but is not recommended.
Notes
Environmental Programs, the Department of Geography and the Center for Science Education have collaborated to propose a new degree that will be called "Environmental Studies". The degree prepares students for more sophisticated upper division courses at the interface between science and policy by requiring them to take some prerequisite courses in natural sciences (biology, chemistry and physical geography) and some prerequisite courses in the social sciences (geography, economics and environmental policy).
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