Major in Environmental Science
Interdisciplinary major that explores the natural science of environmental problems and solutions.
As an environmental science major at Santa Clara University, your course of study will have a natural science focus rooted in the Environmental Studies Institute's efforts to foster environmental awareness, dialogue, and inquiry. Environmental Studies programs are enriched by quarterly colloquia on environmental themes, featuring presentations by journalists, politicians, businesspeople, scientists, and other scholars.
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Major Requirements
Lower Division
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Introduction to Environmental Science
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Introduction to Environmental Studies
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Soil, Water, and Air
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General Chemistry I-II
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Quantitative Chemistry
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Physiology
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Evolution & Diversity
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Diversity & Ecology
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Calculus I-II
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Microeconomics
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American Environmental History or World Geography
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Ethics and the Environment or Spirituality and Sustainability
Upper Division
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Capstone Seminar
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Internship or Research
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Statistics for Environmental Science or GIS in Water Resources
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Four additional upper division natural science courses
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Two additional upper division social science courses
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