Environmental Science, Technology Policy BS Cal State Monterey Bay

The Environmental Science, Technology & Policy major is an applied environmental sciences major emphasizing:

  • Strong preparation for careers and graduate study in a wide range of fields including environmental resource assessment and management, environmental consulting, science education and marine science
  • A rigorous, interdisciplinary science foundation integrating biology, chemistry, physics and the earth sciences
  • Hands-on experience with advanced technologies for collecting, analyzing, visualizing and communicating scientific data
  • Active, field-oriented learning through frequent outdoor fieldtrips, field and laboratory experiments, community-based service projects and internships
  • Real-world application of science and technology for the benefit of society
  • An understanding of the social, economic and political processes that influence when and how scientific information can improve environmental decision making
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, including written, oral, and multimedia communication formats

In order to graduate, you will also need to complete your general education and university requirements.

Complete all of the following courses:

  • MATH 150: Calculus I (4 units)
  • MATH 151: Calculus II (4 units)
  • STAT 250: Applied Stat:Sci Tech (4 units)
  • CHEM 110/L: Chemistry I (5 units)
  • CHEM 111/L: Chemistry II (5 units)
  • GEOL 260: Geology/Hydrology (4 units)
  • ENSTU 283: Politics & the Environment (2 units)
  • ENVS 284: Envi Econ & Management (2 units)
  • PHYS 150: Physics for Biologists (4 units)
  • BIO 230: Environmental Biology (4 units)
  • ENVS 332: Intro to GIS/GPS (4 units)
  • ENVS 300: Critical Thinking & Communication in Environmental Science (4 units)
  • ENVS 350: Quantitative Field Methods (4 units) OR ENVS 355: Environmental Monitoring (4 units)

Complete one of the following courses:

  • ENVS 272: The Atmosphere (2 units)
  • MSCI 270: Introduction to Oceanography (3 units)
  • BIO 210/L: Molecular and Cell Biology and Animal Physiology (5 units)
  • ENVS 282: Mtry Bay:Case Sty Env Sci &Pol (4 units)

Complete one of the following courses:

  • ENSTU 349S: Environmental Interpretation and Outreach (5 units)
  • ENSTU 369S: Com-Based Watershed Restor SL (5 units)
  • ENSTU 384S: Social and Ecol Justice (2 units)
  • BIO 379S: Biology Service Learning (5 units)
  • MATH 361S: Mathematics Tutors (5 units)
  • MSCI 359S: Marine Science in the Community (5 units)

Complete one of the following courses:

  • ENVS 410: Capstone Integration Seminar (1 units)
  • ENVS 402: Honors Capstone Seminar II (3 units)
  • ENVS 403: Capstone Seminar II (3 units)

Complete one of the following Concentrations:

Complete the following course:

Complete one of the following courses:

  • BIO 448: Freshwater Ecology (4 units)
  • BIO 449: Community Ecology (4 units)
  • ENVS 440: Environmental Modeling (4 units)
  • ENVS 446: Landscape Ecology (4 units)

Complete four of the following course, not previously taken:

  • BIO 322: Plant Pathology (4 units)
  • BIO 342: Plant Communities of CA (4 units)
  • BIO 344L: Environmental Biotechnology (4 units)
  • BIO 360: Natural History of California Wildlife (4 units)
  • BIO 362: Field Ornithology (4 units)
  • BIO 364: Mammology (4 units)
  • BIO 380: Practical Computing for Scientists (4 units)
  • BIO 448: Freshwater Ecology (4 units)
  • BIO 449: Community Ecology (4 units)
  • BIO 472: California Flora (4 units)
  • CHEM 320/L: Environmental Chemistry (5 units)
  • CHEM 432: Aqueous Chemistry (3 units)
  • ENSTU 309: Science and Policy of Global Change (4 units)
  • ENSTU 387: Water Resource Assess/Law/Poli (4 units)
  • ENVS 303/L: Calif Transect Orientation (5 units)
  • ENVS 315: Soils and the Environment (4 units)
  • ENVS 350: Quantitative Field Methods (4 units)
  • ENVS 355: Environmental Monitoring (4 units)
  • ENVS 436: Rmt Sns/Image Process (4 units)
  • ENVS 440: Environmental Modeling (4 units)
  • ENVS 442
  • ENVS 446: Landscape Ecology (4 units)
  • ENVS 475: Projects in Natural Resource Management (4 units)
  • GEOL 360: Geomorphic Systems (4 units)
  • GEOL 460: River Hydrology, Assmt&Monitor (4 units)
  • MSCI 433: Seafloor Mapping (4 units)
  • MSCI 455: Marine Fish Ecology (4 units)
  • MSCI 470: Science Policy and Management in the Marine Environment (4 units)
  • PHYS 330: Robotics for Ecological Research (4 units)

Complete all of the following courses:

  • GEOL 360: Geomorphic Systems (4 units)
  • GEOL 460: River Hydrology, Assmt&Monitor (4 units)

Complete four of the following courses, not previously taken:

  • BIO 322: Plant Pathology (4 units)
  • BIO 340: Ecology (4 units)
  • BIO 342: Plant Communities of CA (4 units)
  • BIO 344L: Environmental Biotechnology (4 units)
  • BIO 360: Natural History of California Wildlife (4 units)
  • BIO 362: Field Ornithology (4 units)
  • BIO 364: Mammology (4 units)
  • BIO 380: Practical Computing for Scientists (4 units)
  • BIO 448: Freshwater Ecology (4 units)
  • BIO 449: Community Ecology (4 units)
  • BIO 472: California Flora (4 units)
  • CHEM 320/L: Environmental Chemistry (5 units)
  • CHEM 432: Aqueous Chemistry (3 units)
  • ENSTU 309: Science and Policy of Global Change (4 units)
  • ENSTU 387: Water Resource Assess/Law/Poli (4 units)
  • ENVS 303/L: Calif Transect Orientation (5 units)
  • ENVS 315: Soils and the Environment (4 units)
  • ENVS 350: Quantitative Field Methods (4 units)
  • ENVS 355: Environmental Monitoring (4 units)
  • ENVS 436: Rmt Sns/Image Process (4 units)
  • ENVS 440: Environmental Modeling (4 units)
  • ENVS 442
  • ENVS 446: Landscape Ecology (4 units)
  • ENVS 475: Projects in Natural Resource Management (4 units)
  • MSCI 433: Seafloor Mapping (4 units)
  • MSCI 455: Marine Fish Ecology (4 units)
  • MSCI 470: Science Policy and Management in the Marine Environment (4 units)
  • PHYS 330: Robotics for Ecological Research (4 units)

Complete the following courses:

Complete four of the following courses, not previously taken:

  • BIO 322: Plant Pathology (4 units)
  • BIO 340: Ecology (4 units)
  • BIO 342: Plant Communities of CA (4 units)
  • BIO 344L: Environmental Biotechnology (4 units)
  • BIO 360: Natural History of California Wildlife (4 units)
  • BIO 362: Field Ornithology (4 units)
  • BIO 364: Mammology (4 units)
  • BIO 380: Practical Computing for Scientists (4 units)
  • BIO 448: Freshwater Ecology (4 units)
  • BIO 449: Community Ecology (4 units)
  • BIO 472: California Flora (4 units)
  • CHEM 320/L: Environmental Chemistry (5 units)
  • CHEM 432: Aqueous Chemistry (3 units)
  • ENSTU 309: Science and Policy of Global Change (4 units)
  • ENSTU 387: Water Resource Assess/Law/Poli (4 units)
  • ENVS 303/L: Calif Transect Orientation (5 units)
  • ENVS 315: Soils and the Environment (4 units)
  • ENVS 350: Quantitative Field Methods (4 units)
  • ENVS 355: Environmental Monitoring (4 units)
  • ENVS 436: Rmt Sns/Image Process (4 units)
  • ENVS 440: Environmental Modeling (4 units)
  • ENVS 442
  • ENVS 446: Landscape Ecology (4 units)
  • ENVS 475: Projects in Natural Resource Management (4 units)
  • GEOL 360: Geomorphic Systems (4 units)
  • GEOL 460: River Hydrology, Assmt&Monitor (4 units)
  • MSCI 433: Seafloor Mapping (4 units)
  • MSCI 455: Marine Fish Ecology (4 units)
  • MSCI 470: Science Policy and Management in the Marine Environment (4 units)
  • PHYS 330: Robotics for Ecological Research (4 units)

MLO 1: Quantitative Foundations

Students apply the fundamental mathematical and statistical constructs used to communicate quantitative information.

MLO 2: Science and Policy Foundations

Students apply the nomenclature, concepts and methodology of chemistry, biology, physics, earth science and economics to understand, describe and predict environmental science processes.

MLO 3: Environmental Science Communication

Students analyze and synthesize information from a multi-stakeholder perspective to develop alternative scenarios for environmental science problems, and communicate their recommendations in oral and written formats.

MLO 4: Geospatial Technology

Students demonstrate proficiency with current technologies for acquiring, analyzing and displaying spatial data relevant to real-world problems.

MLO 5: Quantitative Research Methods

Students use the scientific method and statistical analyses in the design, execution and interpretation of environmental science investigations.

MLO 6: Service Learning

Students combine disciplinary knowledge and community experiences in the context of social responsibility, justice, diversity and compassion.

MLO 7: Natural Science Competency

Students understand, use and accurately communicate advanced science concepts applied to environmental decision making.

MLO 8: Advanced Environmental Science, Technology & Policy

Students apply advanced knowledge and skills in Environmental Science, Technology & Policy.

The freshman and transfer pathways are just examples of course sequencing to complete degree requirements, and are based on assumptions of which courses you have completed prior to attending CSUMB.

Your own unique situation and a number of other factors may mean your actual pathway is different. You'll want to work closely with an advisor and use the academic advisement report to take all that into account and develop a pathway that's customized for you.

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* This FYS class is just an example. The FYS class you choose might meet a different GE area, so you would have to adjust your actual pathway accordingly.

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