Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies: Concentration in Natural Resource Management and Conservation Roadmap
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 65
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, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENVS 130 | Environmental Studies (Major Core, ES) | 3 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Environmental Geology (GE 5A, GE 5C, ES) | ||
| Our Physical Environment (GE 5A, ES) | ||
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 | 3 | |
| GE Areas 5B + 5C: Biological Science and Laboratory 4 | 3-4 | |
| Units | 14-16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Core): | 3-4 | |
| Our Environment Through Data | ||
| Research Methods for Environmental Studies | ||
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three | 9 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| 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 Elective 5 | 3-5 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| Units | 16-18 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| ENVS 450 | Environmental Law and Policy (Major Core) | 3 |
| Select One (Major Core): | 3-4 | |
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Natural Resource Management: Biotic Resources | ||
| Ecology and Biodoversity Elective 5 | 3-5 | |
| Sustainability and Social Justice Elective 6 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 15-19 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Tools/Techniques Elective 7 | 3-4 | |
| Resources Elective 8 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 4 | |
| Units | 16-18 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| ENVS 690 | Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies (Major Core) | 3 |
| Resources Elective 8 | 3-4 | |
| Global/International Elective 9 | 3-4 | |
| Environmental Management and Policy Elective 10 | 3-4 | |
| Ecosystem Interactions Elective 11 | 3-4 | |
| Units | 15-19 | |
| Total Units | 120-136 | |
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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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Consider taking a class combined with a laboratory or a separate lab to fulfill 5C if not already satisfied.
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Ecology and Biodiversity Electives (6-9 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 6
Sustainability and Social Justice Elective (3-4 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 7
Tools/Techniques Elective (3-4 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 8
Resources Electives (6-8 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 9
Global/International Elective (3-4 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 10
Environmental Management and Policy Elective (3-4 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 11
Ecosystem Interactions Elective (3-4 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.