Environmental Science Major
Bachelor of Science
Core Courses
Environmental Science 105, Introductory Physical Geography
Environmental Science 220, Weather and Climate
Environmental Science 230, Chemistry of the Environment
Environmental Science 253, Mapping and Remote Sensing
Environmental Science 267, Geographic Information Systems
Environmental Science 292, Environmental Ethics and Applications
Environmental Science 292, Environmental Ethics and Applications
Environmental Science 325, Soils and Hydrology
Environmental Science 349, Environmental Policy and Planning
Environmental Science 455, Watershed Management
Environmental Science 499, Capstone Seminar in Environmental Assessment (2 credits)

Required Supporting Courses
Biology 150, Organismal Biology I
Biology 160, Organismal Biology II
Biology 260, Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
Chemistry 109, Principles of Inorganic Chemistry
Philosophy, Politics and Economics 101, Introduction to Philosophy, Politics and
     Economics or Politics 101, Introduction to Global Studies
Computer Science 107, Problem Solving Using Information Technology, or higher
Mathematics 140, or higher

Resource Conservation and Management Emphasis

Prepares students for professional work or graduate study in various earth and life science fields, including conservation
biology, soil and water conservation, fish and wildlife management, environmental policy and planning, wetland ecology, environmental education, conservancy site management, and habitat assessment. Students in this emphasis will:

• understand the biological complexity and diversity of various terrestrial and marine ecosystems, as well as the classification schemes used to identify individual components of plant and animal communities.
• apply an integrated understanding of climate, soils, water resources, and landforms to the proper management of wetland, prairie, and forest environments.
• assess the nature and extent of natural resources in the United States, as well as the
  manner in which local, state, and federal agencies legislate and manage their use.

Core courses, plus
Environmental Science 325, Soil and Water Resources
Biology 260, Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
In addition, four courses (minimum 14 credits) from the following list. At least three of these courses must be at the 200-level or higher.
Environmental Science 215, Natural Hazards (2 credits)
Environmental Science 223, Geologic Landscapes of North America
Environmental Science 255, Environmental Resources of Wisconsin
Environmental Science 267, Geographic Information Systems
Environmental Science 354, Remote Sensing of the Environment
Environmental Science 290/490, Workshop in Environmental Science (2-4 credits)
Biology 150, Organismal Biology I
Biology 160, Organismal Biology II
Biology 217, Field Ornithology (2 credits)
Biology 219, Field Botany
Biology 223, Invertebrate Zoology
Biology 252, Vertebrate Zoology
Biology 460, Restoration Ecology
Physics 105, Astronomy
Required Supporting Courses
Computer Science 107, Problem Solving Using Information Technology, or higher
Mathematics 112, or Mathematics 140 or higher
Plus select a correlative minor from the list below.

Environmental Monitoring and Site Assessment Emphasis

Prepares students for work or study in various environmental monitoring fields, including air, soil and water quality monitoring; solid waste and hazardous waste management; pollutant risk assessment; environmental remediation and restoration; environmental health and toxicology. Students in this emphasis will:

• utilize field and laboratory instrumentation and equipment in the sampling, preparation, analysis, and detection of various environmental site parameters, with particular emphasis on the chemical analysis of soil and water samples.
• spatially analyze environmental variables to assess defined environmental problems.
• understand the natural and anthropogenic chemistry of the environment, especially as related to contaminant fate, transport, and remediation.

Core courses, plus
Environmental Science 267, Geographic Information Systems
Environmental Science 325, Soil and Water Resources
In addition, four courses (minimum 14 credits) from the following list. At least three of these courses must be at the 200-level or higher.
Environmental Science 255, Environmental Resources of Wisconsin
Environmental Science 354, Remote Sensing of the Environment
Environmental Science 290/490, Workshop in Environmental Science (2-4 credits)
Biology 212, Microbiology
Chemistry 109, Principles of Chemistry I
Chemistry 110, Principles of Chemistry II
Chemistry 203, Organic Chemistry I
Chemistry 204, Organic Chemistry II
Required Supporting Courses
Computer Science 107, Problem Solving Using Information Technology, or higher
Mathematics 112, or Mathematics 140 or higher
Plus a correlative minor from the list below.

Mapping and Geographic Analysis Emphasis

students for work or study in various geographic fields, including environmental mapping, land use planning, cultural resource analysis, ecotourism, and economic development. Students in this emphasis will:

• understand how one's culture and personal experience influence the perception of regions and places and how various regions are objectively defined in order to simplify and interpret complex global phenomena.
• use appropriate geographic tools (e.g. computer maps and satellite images) to acquire, analyze and display spatially-defined environmental information.
• understand the diversity of global cultures and environments through off-campus field study experiences.

Core courses, plus
Environmental Science 160, World Regional Geography
Environmental Science 267, Geographic Information Systems
In addition, four courses (minimum 14 credits) from the following list. At least three of these courses must be at the 200-level or higher.
Environmental Science 223, Geologic Landscapes of North America
Environmental Science 249, Regional Land-Use Planning (2 credits)
Environmental Science 255, Environmental Resources of Wisconsin
Environmental Science 325, Soil and Water Resources
Environmental Science 354, Remote Sensing of the Environment
Environmental Science 290/490, Workshop in Environmental Science (2-4 credits)
Biology 260, Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
NCEP 300, New Cultural Experiences Program (NCEP) course elective, with
approval by Environmental Science Program (2-4 credits)
Required Supporting Courses
Computer Science 107, Problem Solving Using Information Technology, or higher
Mathematics 112, or Mathematics 140 or higher
Plus a correlative minor from the list below.

Correlative Minor

The following minors complement any emphasis in the Environmental Science major. A student must complete a correlative minor from the list below or a second major in any field. The requirements are listed in this catalog under the program in which they are administered.

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Education
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Sociology/Criminal Justice

Environmental Science Minors

Earth Science¹
Environmental Science 105, Introductory Physical Geography
Environmental Science 220, Weather and Climate
Environmental Science 223, Geologic Landscapes of North America
Environmental Science 251, Map and Aerial Photo Interpretation (2 credits)
Physics 105, Astronomy
In addition, two or three courses (minimum 6 credits) from the following:
Environmental Science 215, Natural Hazards (2 credits)
Environmental Science 252, Contemporary Issues in Geography and the
     Environment (2 credits)
Environmental Science 255, Environmental Resources of Wisconsin
Environmental Science 325, Soil and Water Resources
Environmental Science 354, Remote Sensing of the Environment
Environmental Science 290/490, Workshop in Environmental Science (2-4 credits)

Geography & Environmental Studies¹
Environmental Science 105, Introductory Physical Geography
Environmental Science 120, Conservation and Environmental Improvement or
Environmental Science 252, Contemporary Issues in Geography and the
    Environment (2 credits)
Environmental Science 138, Cultural Geography
Environmental Science 160, World Regional Geography
Environmental Science 292, Environmental Ethics
In addition, two or three courses (minimum 8 credits) from the following offerings:
Environmental Science 215, Natural Hazards (2 credits)
Environmental Science 220, Weather and Climate
Environmental Science 223, Geologic Landscapes of North America
Environmental Science 249, Regional Land-Use Planning (2 credits)
Environmental Science 251, Map and Aerial Photo Interpretation (2 credits)
Environmental Science 255, Environmental Resources of Wisconsin
Environmental Science 267, Geographic Information Systems
Environmental Science 290/490, Workshop in Environmental Science (2-4 credits)
Biology 260, Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
Sociology 202, Society and Ecology

¹ Meets DPI certification requirements as an approved minor for secondary education.

Graduate Degree in Environmental Science in Alaska
Three years of undergraduate coursework are completed at Carroll College followed by
two years of graduate study at Alaska Pacific University (APU). The first year of APU
courses transfer back to Carroll to complete the Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with a minor in biology or chemistry. The agreement with APU specifies that students should be able to complete the Master of Science degree after two years of study in Alaska.

In preparation for this graduate program, students must complete a minimum of 104 credits,
all LSP courses, plus the following math and science courses during their first three years at Carroll:

Environmental Science 105, Introductory Physical Geography
Environmental Science 120, Conservation and Environmental Improvement
Environmental Science 220, Weather and Climate
Environmental Science 223, Geologic Landscapes of North America
Environmental Science 230, Chemistry of the Environment
Environmental Science 251, Map and Aerial Photo Interpretation (2 credits)
Environmental Science 267, Geographic Information Systems
Environmental Science 292, Environmental Ethics
Environmental Science 354, Remote Sensing of the Environment
Environmental Science 499, Capstone in Environmental Assessment
Biology 150, Organismal Biology I
Biology 160, Organismal Biology II
Biology 260, Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
Chemistry 109, Principles of Chemistry I
Chemistry 110, Principles of Chemistry II
Mathematics 112, Introduction to Statistics
Mathematics 140, Calculus and its Applications