in BMS courses; 3.0 minimum gpa. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.) ENG 495. Special Topics in Literature or Creative Writing 3 credits A study of various particular topics – including individual authors, works, genres, themes –chosen by the members of the department in consultation with students. The topic will usually be different for each semester. This course, when offered as Special Topics in Literature, meets the literature course requirement of the General Education curriculum. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 187. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit) ENG 497. Independent Studies 1-3 credits A carefully guided study of selected readings, usually with a definite thematic, historical, biographical, aesthetic, or philosophical connection, or a carefully guided writing, editing, or communications project. The course is open to sophomore, junior, and senior English majors with the approval of their advisor. The course is also open to nonmajors with the approval of the English department chair and their major advisors. ENG 499. Portfolio Review 1 credit Under supervision of an appropriate faculty member, the student will create a portfolio of work accomplished within one’s specific area of concentration. This portfolio will be reviewed and evaluated. Required of all English majors in second semester of the senior year. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Department of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Athletic Training Christopher Cink, Ph.D., Chair Waynesburg University offers a course of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science. Students entering this fast-growing and dynamic field can expect to become involved directly in addressing some of the most significant problems related to human impacts on the environment. The Environmental Science program includes courses in biology, ecology, chemistry, geology environmental policy, and mathematics, and applies these courses to the evaluation of current environmental issues from a scientific perspective. This multidisciplinary approach is designed to meet the needs of students who desire a broadly based environmental education in preparation for careers in such areas as applied environmental ecology, field biology, energy, environmental law, teaching, communications, journalism, government service, and private industry/consulting. Curriculum is designed to be flexible, to accommodate the individual career interests of each student. Many students will also choose to continue on to graduate school for M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Environmental Science majors are strongly encouraged to participate in summer internship opportunities available through many state and federal government agencies, private consulting firms and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Student interns have the unique opportunity to obtain valuable training and experience with established scientists and other professionals currently working in their field of interest. The internship will provide students with definitive career and research experience using the latest technology that will further strengthen their preparation and competitiveness for jobs or continued education in the environmental area. Second semester juniors and seniors who are interested in research and further graduate study are encouraged to take as an elective BIO 499, Senior Research Projects. This course will guide them in the development of a research investigation in their field of interest, under the direction of an appropriate faculty mentor. To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science the candidate must: • Present a minimum of 124 hours of credit from Waynesburg University. • Satisfy the specific requirements for the baccalaureate degree at Waynesburg University as set forth in the University catalog. • Complete the required major courses listed below. Note: In addition to completing the following courses, students must fulfill the General Education Requirements listed on page 86. Major requirements and/or General Education Requirements may be changed by official action of the faculty.
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