The Environmental Science Major provides students with the necessary background in biology, chemistry, and mathematics that is required to understand natural processes and to apply the methodology of scientific research to environmental problems. The program is designed to prepare students to work in the environmental field and/or pursue further study in graduate or professional programs in environmental science. Requirements for the Environmental Science Major Biology Biology 111/101. Concepts in Biology/Introduction to Biology Biology 201. Environmental Science Biology 215. Ecology Chemistry Chemistry 153 or 173. Chemical Principles Chemistry 154 or 174. Inorganic Reactions Chemistry 202. Organic Chemistry Chemistry 303. Current Problems in Environmental Chemistry Mathematics Mathematics 104. Calculus II Electives : Four courses from the following list, including at least two courses at the 300 level, one of which must be from the biology listing: Biology 211. Genetics Biology 218. Tropical Ecology Biology 221. Microbiology and Immunology Biology/Psychology 226. Comparative Animal Behavior Biology 231. Marine Biology Biology 252. Parasitology and Symbiosis Biology 262. Plant Biology Biology 303. Evolution Biology 331. Advanced Marine Biology Biology 363. Plant Ecology Biology/Chemistry 305. Biochemistry Chemistry 203. Experimental Organic Chemistry Chemistry 301. Analytical Chemistry In addition, participation in an Internship/Research Project/Approved Environmental Program is required. This experience gives the student an opportunity to engage in independent work with an environmental focus. Normally the internship will not be given college credit, while research with a faculty member or participation in a project that is part of a program such as the Williams College-Mystic Seaport Maritime Studies Program or the Semester in Environmental Science at the Marine Biological Laboratory will provide credit. | Home | Faculty | Research | Courses | Events | Alumni | Internships | Listserv | Minor | Field Courses | Wheaton |       Content by Scott Shumway (sshumway@wheatonma.edu) and Bob Morris (bmorris@wheatonma.edu ) Designed by Academic Computing Last update: 12/2001