Environmental Science
The goal of the Environmental Science program is to provide skills for entry-level employment opportunities and continuation of education in environmental science, forestry, fish and wildlife management, biology, water quality, soil conservation, and range conservation. The students will acquire a basic knowledge of ecological principles, environmental issues, traditional and cultural values. Degree options may be used to focus course selections for career paths, if desired.
Student Outcomes
- Know, use, and interpret scientific explanations (both Western and indigenous) of the natural world.
- Generate and evaluate scientific evidence and explanations.
- Understand the nature and development of environmental scientific knowledge in Western and indigenous cultures.
- Participate meaningfully in environmental scientific activities and discourse.
Career Opportunities
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Curriculum
Environmental Science: Fall Semester (First Year)
| GS 110 | Finding Place | 1 |
| BIOB 160/L160 | Prin of Living Sys/Lab | 3/1 |
| GEOL101/L101 | Physical Geology/Lab | 3/1 |
| M 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| NRS 101 | Nat Res Issues I | 1 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| Semester Total | 17 |
Environmental Science: Spring Semester (First Year)
| CHMY141/L141 | College Chem/Lab I | 4 |
| GE Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Elective | Program Elective | 3/4 |
| ENSC 110 | Env. Science/Lab | 4 |
| WRIT 201 | College Writing II | 3 |
| Semester Total | 17/18 |
Environmental Science: Fall Semester (Second Year)
| AIS 105/155 | Nakoda/Aaniiih Lang I | 3 |
| BIOE 270 | General Ecology/Lab | 3 |
| Communication Elective | COMX 115 Interpers Comm. or COMX 111 Public Speech | 3 |
| Elective | Program Elective | 3/4 |
| NRS 101 | Nat Res Issues II | 1 |
| Semester Total | 14/15 |
Environmental Science: Spring Semester (Second Year)
| AIS 100 | American Indian St | 3 |
| PSYX 100 | Intro to Psych | 3 |
| Elective | Program Elective | 3/4 |
| Elective | Program Elective | 3/4 |
| Semester Total | 12/14 | |
| Degree Total | 60/64 |
NOTE: If placement test scores indicate refresher classes are needed, the student’s program will require more than two years to complete. It is imperative that students work closely with their advisors.