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DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEA minor must be completed in one of the following disciplines:
Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication,
Geoscience, Mathematics, or Political Science.Professor Schofield, Chairperson
Professors Veltkamp, Wilson
Associate Professors McCoun, Bertrand
The Department of Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary
department. It offers two interdisciplinary majors, namely
Environmental Science and Natural Science, a minor in Geoscience,
and courses in Geography.
Mission and Goals:
The mission of the department is to provide students with (1)
knowledge about our planet and the scientific study of the planet, (2)
an appreciation of the importance and complexity of environmental
issues, and (3) the resources and skills needed to address these
issues wisely.
The department of Environmental Science offers courses that
accomplish this mission and support the mission of McMurry University
by fulfilling the following goals:
1. Stimulate an interest in and provide knowledge about the
earth and the natural environment for all students.
2. Illustrate to all students the use of the scientific method in
studying the earth and the natural environment..
3. Provide all students, and especially majors in these fields,
with a framework for evaluating environmental issues and for
becoming stewards of the natural world.
4. Provide a strong, interdisciplinary foundation in
environmental and earth sciences to enable students to
pursue graduate work or obtain professional positions in
these fields.
5. Encourage all students to be life-long learners about the
earth and environmental problems.
Special Programs and Opportunities:
Internship in Environmental Science. Senior-level students may do an
internship with a private business, a government agency, or non-
governmental organization.
Independent research. Students may (with permission) conduct
research under the guidance of a faculty member.
Departmental Honors. Please see the description of the Honors
Program under the Special Programs section earlier in the catalog for
Honors in Environmental Science and in Natural Science.
Field Trips. Field trips are taken to various sites including two water
treatment plants, a sanitary landfill, and several geologic field areas
such as just south of Abilene, to the "hill country" around Llano and
Mason, Texas, to the Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto areas, and to the
Davis Mountains, Big Bend National Park, and the Marathon areas in
Trans-Pecos Texas.
Summer opportunities. Students can diversify their education by
taking summer field courses at various educational institutions (contact
Dr. Veltkamp or Schofield for more details).
Suggested Course Schedule for the BS Degree in Environmental
Science
Courses listed are required for the BS degree in Environmental
Science unless otherwise noted. Students should try to follow this
schedule if possible and should consult closely with their advisors each
semester so that they complete prerequisite and required courses in
the appropriate sequence and so that they do not overlook courses
offered in alternating years. In choosing electives, priority should be
given to fulfilling core, general education and minor requirements as
soon as possible. Electives should be chosen to ensure at least 40
hours of advanced work in the degree.Freshman Year,
Semester One
ENVR 1405
CHEM 1410
ENG 1310
MATH 1311* or higher
Elective
Sophomore Year,
Semester One
BIOL 1402
GEOS 1410
COMM 1310
ECON 2310
Elective(s)Semester Two
BIOL 1401
CHEM 1420
ENG 1320
C SC 1315
Elective
Semester Two
BIOL 1403
ENVR 2310
COMM 2330
ECON 2320
Elective(s)Junior Year
ENVR 2310 (when offered)
ENVR 3215, 3440, or 4430 (when offered)
MATH 3351
3-4 hrs from approved advanced electives
Electives
Senior Year
ENVR 3215, 3440, or 4430 (when offered)
ENVR 4388 or 4395
3-4 hrs from BIOL 3410, ENVR 4350, PSC 3310, 4370,
Electives
*Higher-level math not required but highly recommended to
improve quantitative skills.
Requirements for Degrees in the Department of Environmental
Science follow the course descriptions.
Course Descriptions:
Environmental Science (ENVR)
1405 Resources and Environment (3-3) Cross-listed as GEOS
1405. No prerequisites. Required for and restricted to
Environmental Science majors. This should be the first
course for Environmental Science majors. A study of earth
resources including soils, mineral deposits, energy
resources and water. It includes water pollution problems
and the closely related problems of waste disposal. Hazards
of flooding are also covered. Several local field trips are
taken. (Fall, Spring)
2310 Contemporary Issues in Environmental Science (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENVR 1405, BIOL 1401. Required for
Environmental Science majors. Building on the principles
learned in the prerequisites, this course explores many of
the contemporary issues in Environmental Science, such as
human population, resource needs, biodiversity, global and
regional pollution problems, and the role of economics,
politics, and worldview in environmental issues. These
issues will be explored using a variety of sources. (Spring
even years)
3215 Environmental Geology (0-6) Cross-listed as GEOS 3215.
Prerequisites: GEOS 1410 and CHEM 1410. Required for
Environmental Science majors. This course examines
problems in environmental geology at a more advanced level
than in the introductory courses. It involves work with maps,
graphs, and calculations that deal with natural hazards,
water resources and contamination, management of solid
waste and related topics. Also includes micro-computer
exercises and field trips. This is an experience-enriched
course. (Spring even years)
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