Students must be able to apply basic scientific principles and methods to the study of: (a) major physical and life science components of the earth system, including the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere, as well as the chemical and physical processes underlying these components, and (b) human components of the earth system including the social, economic and political structures that shape our interactions with our environment.
Required Courses
- CHEM 110/L: Chemistry I (5 units)
- CHEM 111/L: Chemistry II (5 units)
- BIO 240/L: Ecology,Evol, Biodiversity (4 units)
- ENVS 271: The Oceans (2 units)
- ENVS 272: The Atmosphere (2 units)
- ENVS 283: Politics & the Environment (2 units)
- ENVS 284: Envi Econ & Management (2 units)
- GEOL 260: Geology/Hydrology (4 units)
- Marine & Coastal Ecology Concentration
- BIO 204: Introduction to Life Sciences (3 to 4 units)
- OR
- BIO 241/L: Cellular & Molecular Biology (4 units)
- Watershed Systems Concentration
- No additional classes for MLO 2
- Science and Social Justice Concentration
- BIO 204: Introduction to Life Sciences (3 to 4 units)
- OR
- BIO 241/L: Cellular & Molecular Biology (4 units)
- Environmental Policy Concentration
- No additional classes for MLO 2
- Science Education - Environmental Education Emphasis Concentration
- BIO 204: Introduction to Life Sciences (3 to 4 units)
- OR
- BIO 241/L: Cellular & Molecular Biology (4 units)