Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science: Concentration in Natural Resource Management and Conservation Roadmap
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 66
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ESCA, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Select One (Major Core): | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies (ESCA) | ||
| The Human Environment (GE 4, ESCA, GP) | ||
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIOL 230 | Introductory Biology I (Major Core) | 5 |
| Select One (Major Core): | 3-4 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Chemistry for Energy and the Environment (ESCA) | ||
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOL 240 | Introductory Biology II (Major Core) | 5 |
| Physical Environment Elective | 3-4 | |
| Our Dynamic Earth Lecture and Lab (GE 5A, GE 5C, ESCA) | ||
| Environmental Geology (GE 5A, GE 5C, ESCA) | ||
| Our Physical Environment (GE 5A, ESCA) | ||
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ENV 205 | Our Environment Through Data (Major Core) | 3 |
| GEOG 160 | Introduction to Environmental Science (Major Core, GE 5B, GE 5C, ESCA, GP) | 4 |
| Select One: | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ENV 500GW | Physical and Human Dimensions of Climate Change - GWAR (Major Core) | 3 |
| GEOG 603 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Major Core) | 3 |
| ENVS 680 | Environmental Studies Internship (Major Core) | 1 |
| Ecology and Biodiversity 4 | 3-5 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| US and California Government | 3 | |
| Units | 16-18 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| ENVS 450 | Environmental Law and Policy (Major Core) | 3 |
| Ecology and Biodoversity 4 | 3-5 | |
| Sustainability and Social Justice 5 | 3-4 | |
| Environmental Management 6 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 15-19 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Environmental Management 6 | 3-4 | |
| Tools and Techniques 7 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 4 | |
| Units | 16-18 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Core): | 3-4 | |
| Biostatistics | ||
| Environmental Data Science | ||
| ENVS 690 | Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies (Major Core) | 3 |
| Environmental Management 6 | 3-4 | |
| Ecosystem Interactions 8 | 3-4 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective (if needed) | 0-2 | |
| Units | 14-17 | |
| Total Units | 120-133 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Ecology and Biodiversity (6-9 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 5
Sustainability and Social Justice (3-4 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 6
Environmental Management (9-12 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 7
Tools and Techniques (3-4 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 8
Ecosystem Interactions (3-4 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.