Environmental Science: Soil, A - University of A

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Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Soil Science

Area of study

Natural Science

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

Environmental Science: Soil, Air, and Water Emphasis

Overview

Understanding environmental systems is essential for creating a sustainable future for all. Through the Soil, Air and Water emphasis within the Environmental Science Bachelor of Science, you can learn about the human influence on the natural world through hands-on labs, studying both in the field and in the classroom. Our alumni are natural resource managers, environmental researchers, environmental compliance officers, and many other world-changing professionals.

Learning Outcomes

Foundational Knowledge Skills; Integrate foundational natural science concepts to explain how various natural systems work and their connections with human systems.
Analytical Skills; Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and information from multiple disciplines, sources and stakeholders to address complex environmental issues.
Communication Skills; Communicate scientific and/or technical information in a manner appropriate to various audiences using various mediums.
Critical Thinking Skills; Propose appropriate solutions to continuously evolving problems at the environment-society nexus.
Career Skills; Construct a professional job-ready portfolio as part of their undergraduate experience.

Program Details

Sample Courses

ENVS 300: Soil Ecology of Sustainable Plant Systems
ENVS 442: Limnology
ENVS 410: Microbial Biogeochemistry and Global Change

Career Fields

Environmental compliance
Natural resource management
Green industry
Risk assessment and land-use planning
Soil, water and air conservation

Level of Math

Moderate Knowledge
The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions). This strand involves reasonable facility with algebra and algebraic functions, graphs, and simple modeling. Students who choose the M-strand are prepared for further mathematical work. This work may include MATH 107 (Exploring and Understanding Data), MATH 113 (Elements of Calculus), MATH 116 (Calculus Concepts for Business), MATH 119A (Mathematics of Biological Systems: A Calculus Based Approach), or a statistics class from outside the Mathematics Department, such as ISTA 116 (Statistical Foundations for the Information Age) or SBS 200 (Statistics for the Social Sciences).

Level of Second Language

2nd Semester Proficiency
Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

This Major's College

College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Sample Plans

4-Year Sample Plan

First Year
- 1st Semester
  - ENGL 101 English Composition I
  - GE Moderate Math Strand (MATH 112 recommended)
  - ENVS 210 Fundamentals of Environmental Science
  - GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  - MCB 181R Introductory Biology I
  - Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)
- 2nd Semester
  - ENGL 102 English Composition II
  - MATH Calculus
  - ENVS 270 Critical Zone Science
  - General Chemistry I
  - GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
Second Year
- 3rd Semester
  - ENVS 200 Introduction to Soil Science
  - ENVS 201 Introdcution to Soil Science laboratory
  - General Chemtry II
  - ENVS 195A Careers in Environmental Science
  - GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
- 4th Semester
  - Physics I with lab
  - MIC 205A Microbiology or ENVS 225
  - GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  - Soil, Air, and Water Emphasis Core Course
  - Internship, Teaching Workshop, or Independent Study
Third Year
- 5th Semester
  - ECOL 182R Introductory Biology II
  - ENVS 275 Quantitative Skills in Natural Sciences
  - GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  - ENVS 408 or ENVS 415
  - Soils
  - General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)
- 6th Semester
  - ENVS 305 Pollution Science
  - Soil, Air, and Water Emphasis Core Course
  - Soil, Air, and Water Emphasis Core Course
  - GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  - Soil, Air, and Water Emphasis Elective
  - Soil, Air, and Water Emphasis Elective
Fourth Year
- 7th Semester
  - Environmental Chemistry
  - ENVS 420 Environmental Physics
  - Ecology
  - GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  - ENVS 480 Environmental Assessment
  - Second Language
- 8th Semester
  - ENVS 430R and 430L Environmental Monitoring/Remediation Lec/Lab or ENVS 498A and 498B
  - Second Language
  - Soil, Air, and Water Emphasis Core Course
  - Soil, Air, and Water Emphasis Elective
  - General Elective

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Pathways

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Program Outline

Careers:

Environmental compliance
Natural resource management
Green industry
Risk assessment and land-use planning
Soil, water and air conservation

Other:

The program emphasizes hands-on learning through labs and field studies.
Students gain a strong foundation in natural science concepts and analytical skills.
The program prepares students for careers in environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability.