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Environmental Geoscience Requirements

Complete these required courses for an Environmental Geoscience degree.

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:

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
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 103Introduction to Environmental Issues3
GEOL 106Global Warming: The Facts and Myths3
GEOL 220Computer Applications in Geology and Environmental Science2
GEOL 256Critical Thinking in the Geosciences2
GEOL 311Geomorphology4
GEOL 3183
or GEOE 301 Petrophysics
GEOL 321Geochemistry3
GEOL 322Geology, Society, and the Environment3
GEOL 342Conservation and Environmental Hydrology3
GEOL 356Geoscience Lectures1
GEOL 4115
GEOL 414Applied Geophysics3
GEOE 417Hydrogeology3
GEOE 419Groundwater Monitoring and Remediation3
GEOL 420Geology Capstone3
GEOL 421Seminar1
GEOL 422Seminar II1
GEOL 487Undergraduate Research1
GEOL 488Research II2
GEOL 494Senior Thesis1
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 165Calculus I4
PHYS 211College Physics I4
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
BIOL 332

& 332L
General Ecology

and Gen Ecology Lab
BIOL 431
Wildlife Management
BIOL 433
Aquatic Ecology
CHEM 333
Analytical Chemistry
GEOE 323
Engineering Geology
GEOE 421
Cold Region Hydrologic Modeling
GEOG 334
Climatology
PHIL 253
Environmental Ethics
Other Approved Electives6
Total Credits120

General Education Courses

Essential Studies (ES) is UND’s program in general education. Along with your required major courses, it helps form the core of your UND undergraduate education. Your ES courses focus on essential skills employers require including communication, critical thinking and problem solving.

Environmental Geoscience Degree Plan Disclaimer

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

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