Environmental Sciences

    Environmental Sciences

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 47,174 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023
    Environmental Sciences

    About

    Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

    An Environmental Science degree at Missouri S&T commences with a first-year seminar course that is taken concurrently with an introductory environmental science course, creating familiar student cohorts that can support and motivate one another through the program. Throughout their four years in the program, students are trained in five core areas: economics, biology, geology, environmental engineering, and humanities. In addition, they build foundational skills in mathematics, physical science, and communications. As they progress through the program, students increasingly connect ideas from among and within core areas to build their understanding of the integrated multidisciplinary concepts in environmental science. During their junior and senior years, students will be able to customize their degrees by selecting from a diverse array of elective courses within core areas. The degree’s flexible upper division elective choices also allow students to specialize and earn minors in core areas if they choose to do so.

    Students apply the skills they learn in the classroom in hands-on laboratory and field courses. Students will finish their senior year with a capstone course that will be designed to engage them in professional development, connect them to career opportunities, hone their research and presentation skills through hands-on projects, and foster lifelong collegial relationships with their peers and instructors through intensive group work.

    This curriculum benefits from a flexible design that allows students who may be transitioning from other programs on campus to complete the program in a timely manner. In addition, the degree creates opportunities for students to complete multiple minors within the degree, adding focus and strength to the interdisciplinary foundation.

    Freshman Year
    First SemesterCreditsSecond SemesterCredits
    BIO SCI 11733ENGLISH 11603
    ENV SCI 11101CHEM 13203
    CHEM 13104BIO SCI 12233
    CHEM 11001BIO SCI 12291
    CHEM 13191MATH 1212, or 1211, or 1214, or 12214
    ECON 11003 
    ENGLISH 11203 
     16 14
    Sophomore Year
    First SemesterCreditsSecond SemesterCredits
    GEOLOGY 11103BIO SCI 22633
    ECON 46413HISTORY 1200, or 1300, or 13103
    ENV ENG 26013ENV ENG 26023
    PHYSICS 11454GEO ENG 31483
    POL SCI 12003CIV ENG 56403
     16 15
    Junior Year
    First SemesterCreditsSecond SemesterCredits
    PHILOS 11303HISTORY 4470, or 2510, or 3530, or 35103
    GEO ENG 53313GEOLOGY 26113
    ECON 12003PHILOS 43503
    ENV ENG 56423STAT 34254
    BIO SCI 43133BIO SCI 22233
     15 16
    Senior Year
    First SemesterCreditsSecond SemesterCredits
    GEOLOGY 43103FREE ELECTIVES3
    FREE ELECTIVES2ENV SCI 40283
    UPPER DIVISION ELECTIVES19UPPER DIVISION ELECTIVES19
     14 15
    Total Credits: 121
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    Upper Division Elective Course List

    BIO SCI 2242Cave Biology2
    BIO SCI 2252Vegetation of the Ozarks2
    BIO SCI 2264Field Ecology2
    BIO SCI 2353Zoology3
    BIO SCI 2372Issues in Public Health3
    BIO SCI 2383Plant Biology3
    BIO SCI 2389Plant Biology Laboratory1
    BIO SCI 3353Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy4
    BIO SCI 4316Introduction to Geomicrobiology3
    BIO SCI 4363Freshwater Ecology3
    BIO SCI 4383Toxicology3
    BIO SCI 4423Introduction to Astrobiology3
    BIO SCI 4563Global Ecology3
    ECON 4540Energy Economics3
    ECON 4440Environmental And Natural Resource Economics3
    ECON 4643Ethical Problems in a Global Environment3
    ECON 5644Creativity, Innovation, and Sustainability3
    CHEM 4710Principles Of Environmental Monitoring3
    ENV ENG 3615Water And Wastewater Engineering3
    ENV ENG 5605Environmental Systems Modeling3
    ENV ENG 5630Remediation of Contaminated Groundwater And Soil3
    ENV ENG 5635Phytoremediation and Natural Treatment Systems: Science and Design3
    ENV ENG 5660Introduction To Air Pollution3
    ENV ENG 5662Air Pollution Control Methods3
    GEOLOGY 4310Remote Sensing Technology3
    GEOLOGY 4411Hydrogeology3
    GEOLOGY 4711Paleoclimatology and Paleoecology3
    GEOLOGY 4721Meteorology and Climatology3
    GEOLOGY 5681Lidar Principles and Application3
    GEOLOGY 5741Micropaleontology3
    GEO ENG 4115Statistical Methods in Geology and Engineering3
    GEO ENG 4276Environmental Aspects Of Mining3
    GEO ENG 5233Risk Assessment In Environmental Studies3


     

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Missouri S&T seeks international students who have a strong probability of succeeding at the university. Admission is selective and based on a combination of secondary school core curriculum (a set of required secondary school classes), ACT and/or SAT composite scores (if available), grade point average (GPA), and class rank percentile. (For non-ranking schools, GPA will be used to evaluate your application).
    • International students must fulfill the same admission requirements as domestic applicants, but standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) are not required but should be submitted if available. Meeting the minimum requirements, however, does not guarantee admission, nor does it guarantee admission to a particular program. Missouri S&T appreciates well-rounded students and evaluates each application individually.
    • In addition, international students must fulfill Missouri S&T's English language proficiency requirement. To view a list of countries who are exempt from providing English test scores, please click here. Minimum English proficiency test score requirements are 80 for TOEFL, 6.5 for IELTS, 58 for PTE, or 105 for Duolingo. We also accept SAT English score minimum of 500.
    • Missouri S&T may request that you provide an official transcript evaluation from the World Education Services (WES). If this is required, it will be visible on your application checklist after submission of your application, or an admissions representative will contact you to request it.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

      1. Complete the online application, which will take you through several screens. Note that once you start filling out the application, you can save it at any time and return to it later. Follow the instructions on each screen and note the following:
        • First-time applicants will need to create an account. When you submit your name and email, you will receive a temporary PIN/password sent to your email. Next, you activate your account and change your password. Note your email and password you entered for your account, as you will use this to log into the application portal to complete your application or check your status.
          • Start a new application and select the following:
            • Application type: Undergraduate Application
            • Application category: First-Time College Student
            • Degree level: Bachelor’s Degree
            • Area of Study: Select the major you wish to pursue. Please select a specific area of study – do not select Undecided or Undecided Engineering, since upon admission your specific degree program will need to be listed on your I-20 or DS-2019.
          • Enter personal background information, including:
            • Your permanent and mailing addresses: note that as an international student, your permanent address should be your address in your home country.
            • Citizenship information – enter your citizenship and specify which type of visa you will request (F-1, for which you will receive an I-20; J-1, for which you will receive a DS-2019). Please contact the International Enrollment office at [email protected].
          • On the Test Scores screen, choose Add Test and enter information for the specific tests you have taken (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, ACT, SAT).
          • An admission decision can be made based on unofficial transcripts. Students can upload transcripts through their Application Status Page. Transcripts must be received from all secondary schools you have attended that show courses taken, grades earned, rank in class, grade point average and class of division earned, if applicable.
          • On the Personal Statement screen, you may optionally submit a statement of 500 words or less, discussing a topic you wish the admissions committee to review. This statement may include your educational goals, discussion of personal circumstances, and so on.
          • The final screen, Review, will list any errors with your application (for example, if required information is missing). Once your application is complete, choose SubmitApplication.
          • Please note that an application fee will be required once your application has been submitted.
          • We accept unofficial transcripts and test scores during the application process. Your official transcripts and ACT/SAT test scores will be required after an offer of admission is made.
      2. If available, request ACT or SAT scores be sent directly to Missouri S&T. Missouri S&T’s codes are as follows: ACT – 2398; SAT – 6876.
      3. Official transcripts must be sent after admission. Please note the following:
        • Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to Missouri S&T and must bear the institution’s seal and appropriate signature. Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or by mail to Office of Admissions, 205 Centennial Hall, 300 W. 12th Street, Rolla, MO 65409-1060 USA.
        • Request these documents be sent directly to Missouri University of Science and Technology, Office of Admissions, 106 Parker Hall, 300 West 13th Street, Rolla, MO 65409 – USA.
        • Transcripts must show your most recent semester of completed coursework.
        • If you are currently enrolled, Missouri S&T will request a final transcript upon completion of your semester.
        • Please note that we only accept evaluations for U.S. equivalency. We do not accept Canadian equivalency evaluations.
        • If you have questions about your transcripts, please contact admissions at [email protected].

    After you have submitted your online application, you can check the status of your application at any time. To do so, enter the email address and password you gave us on your application for admission.

    Lastly, please note that while your admission application will be processed without financial documents, in order to be issued immigration documents students must submit a statement verifying ability to provide financial support, such as a financial statement made by the sponsor or bank, indicating source and amount of funds available. More information will be provided upon admission to Missouri S&T.

    Environmental Sciences
    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    United States of America

    United States of America, Rolla

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