Earth and Environmental Science Bachelor of Science
Earth and Environmental Science (EES) majors study the formation, evolution, and monitoring of the physical landscape – past, present, and future. Students will also explore interconnections between Earth systems to gain a broader understanding of the discipline and see how change may manifest itself elsewhere. Students study these systems from the small scale (e.g. molecules) to the large scale (e.g. mountain ranges) over time scales spanning from minutes (e.g. chemical reactions) to thousands of years (e.g. environmental change). Students in the EES program will learn a variety of laboratory and field skills and apply this knowledge in real world scenarios to become better prepared for graduate school and/or a career. Students participate in research projects as part of individual classes or while working directly with faculty members. Students will have considerable opportunity to develop strong Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills and learn how to utilize other modes of technology including computer models and data loggers in lab and field pursuits. Recent Unity College EES graduates are employed professionally in analytical labs or as environmental consultants, or are continuing their studies in M.S. and Ph. D. programs around the nation. BI 1114 Biology: Diversity of Life CH 1104 General Chemistry I CH 1114 General Chemistry II CH 4044 Environmental Chemistry or GL 3524 Lake Sedimentation CM 1003 Composition and Communication I CM 1013 Composition and Communication II ES 2103 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ES 3213 Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) GL 1003 Physical Geology GL 1013 Weather and Climate GL 2003 Geology of Environmental Problems GL 3044 Surface and Groundwater Hydrology GL 3223 Geomorphology GL 3433 Soil Science GL 4003 Global Change GL 4011 Earth and Environmental Sciences Seminar: Theme IC 1113 Unity Experience or IC 1111 Unity Transfer Experience IC 2223 Environmental Issues and Insights IC 3413 Environmental Scenarios and Solutions MA 2243 Elementary Statistics MA 2333 Calculus I PS 2004 Physics: Mechanics and Energy PS 2014 Physics: Heat, Electricity and Magnetism A Humanities course A Social Science course An Arts course A “Community-based Learning” course An “Environmental Studies” course Passing grade on computer applications proficiency exam or LR 1222 Introduction to Computer Application An ES or GL Internship, Thesis, or Academic Field Experience (minimum of 3 credits at the 3000 level or above) College Wide Requirements: • A minimum of 120 earned credit hours • A minimum of 30 credit hours earned at Unity College • 30 credits at the 3000 level or above • An overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Unity College Catalog 2013-2014
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