Environmental Science Program

Environmental Science Bachelor of Science -  Basic Preparation

Chemistry I, II    8 hours   
Calculus I    3 hours   
General Physics I, II    8 hours   
Technical Writing    3 hours   

In addition to the above requirements, at least 12 hours in science (biology, chemistry, physics and/or geology) must be completed before admission to the Environmental Science plan.  Other courses specific to the specialization area (e.g. Biology I, II for those specializing in Environmental Biology; and Anatomy and Physiology for those specializing in Industrial Hygiene or Safety) should also be completed.

Core Requirements

Organic Chemistry I     3 hours    
Environmental Chemistry     3 hours    
Environmental Biology     3 hours    
Environmental Geology     3 hours    
Environmental Health and Safety     3 hours    
Statistics ( MATH 3038 or Equivalent)     3 hours    
Internship, Co-Op, Independent Study, Seminar or Adv. Studies     3 hours    

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Required Courses

Students must select one of the following sub-plans:

Environmental Biology
This specialization prepares students to investigate, analyze, and determine solutions for environmental problems associated with natural populations and ecosystems, such as pollution, development and population growth. The curriculum provides opportunities for study in environmental toxicology, conservation biology and aquatic biology.

Environmental Chemistry
This specialization prepares students to acquire knowledge and skills in fate and transport studies, instrumentations, and pollution control technologies. The curriculum provides theories to hands-on practice in courses, including sampling and monitoring, air/water pollution, soil/groundwater remediation, and environmental chemodynamics.

Environmental Geology
The specialization in Environmental Geology prepares students to recognize, investigate and analyze environmental problems associated with geology including groundwater. The curriculum is broad-based, including courses in remote sensing, ground water hydrology, wetlands and environmental geochemistry.

Industrial Hygiene
This specialization prepares students in the recognition, evaluation and control of workplace hazards. The curriculum provides a broad academic background in the sciences with emphasis on health and safety applications.

Safety
The Safety specialization provides students with the skills and knowledge to recognize and control workplace hazards using tested techniques while going beyond complying with applicable State, National, and Federal standards. The curriculum provides a broad academic background in the sciences with emphasis on safety applications.

Additional required electives must be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor and shall be completed with grades "C-" or better. In all cases, prerequisites for each course must be satisfied. A maximum of six hours of environmental management courses may be included.   

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Environmental Science 2+2 Transfer Plan
2+ 2 plans are degree plans developed in conjunction with area Community Colleges. Lower level courses are taken at local Community Colleges and then transferred to the University of Houston-Clear Lake and applied to the agreed upon degree plan. This way students know from the beginning what courses to take and what to expect.   

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