Catalog 73 - National University

College of Letters and Sciencesfirms, and those seeking opportunities for graduate studies.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Describe the scientific principles that underlie the dynamics andenergy flow within natural ecosystems.• Recognize the role of biogeochemical, climatological, andgeological cycles such as the current late Pleistocene conditionswhich impact climate, resources, land use and management,economic conditions, extinctions, global warming, and cooling, etc.• Identify the social, historical, economic, and political factors thathave shaped our present-day environmental problems.• Know the constraints for dealing with the above problems.• Recognize the roles of philosophy, religion, and ethics in shapinghuman’s interaction with the natural surroundings.• Identify the factors that influence the emergence of theenvironmental movement and the codification of environmentallaws.• Evaluate the impact of environmental policy on the quality oflife.Students who have completed the major will also be able toappreciate and examine a problem at a variety of scales, from local toglobal. Finally, through their work in the capstone seminar course,they will have had the practical experience of working on a fewfocus issues in a collaborative way, simulating the real-world giveand-take-amongparties with different interests and perspectives onenvironmental questions.The College of Letters and Sciences is committed to the completeacademic development of its students. Consequently, where practical,all mathematics and science courses are writing-intensive andincorporate a diversity component. Please note that all mathematicsand science courses contain a critical thinking component by theirvery nature.Degree RequirementsTo receive a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences andPolicy degree, students must complete at least 180 quarter units asarticulated below, 45 of which must be completed in residence atNational University and 76.5 of which must be completed at theupper-division level. In the absence of transfer credit, additionalgeneral electives may be necessary to satisfy total units for thedegree. Refer to the section on undergraduate admission proceduresfor specific information regarding admission and evaluation.(Prerequisite: BIO 100 or BIO161)CHE 141 General Chemistry I *(Prerequisite: MTH215 or equivalent)CHE 142 General Chemistry II(Prerequisite: CHE 141)CHE 101A Introductory Chemistry Lab (1.5 quarter units)*(Prerequisite: CHE 101 or 141)EES 103 Fundamentals of Geology*EES 103A Fundamentals of Geology Lab(1.5 quarter units)*(Prerequisite: EES 103)COM 103 Oral Communication*SCI 300 Geography *CIS 301 Management Info SystemsCOM 422 Technical Writing and Presentation(Prerequisite: ENG 334A)*May be used to satisfy general education requirements.Requirements for the Major(12 courses; 54 quarter units)MTH 317 Mathematical Modeling(Prerequisites: MTH 215 or MTH 216A/B and MTH 210)SCI 303 GIS: Geographic Info SystemsBIO 330 EcologyEES 322 OceanographyEES 335 Environmental ScienceEES 336 Natural Resource ConservationEES 337 Environ Law & SustainabilityPHL 375 Environmental Ethics(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)BIO 411 Biodiversity(Recommended: prior completion of BIO 161, 162 & 100A, orBIIO 100 & 100A, or equivalent)EES 491A Capstone: Environ Study 1(Select a seminar series from the following list)A. Wildlife ManagementB. Desert /Xeric Watershed ManagementC. Riparian Ecology and ManagementD. Waste Water ManagementE. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process and preparationF. Urban Open Space Management (canyons, vernal pools, housingcorridors, etc.)G. Land use, zoning, development and mitigation processH. GIS/ Remote Sensing/ Electronic Tracking Data basesLetters andSciencesTo prepare for a major in Environmental Science and Policy, studentsmust demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental concepts of lifesciences, earth sciences, and mathematics through successfulcompletion of the following courses. Some of these courses may alsobe used to satisfy general education requirements.Preparation for the Major(14 courses; 54 quarter units)MTH 210 Probability and Statistics*(Prerequisites: Placement Evaluation)MTH 215 College Algebra *(Prerequisite: Placement Evaluation)orMTH 216A College Algebra I*(Prerequisite: Placement Evaluation)andMTH 216B College Algebra II*(Prerequisite: Placement Evaluation)BIO 161 General Biology I*BIO 162 General Biology 2*(Prerequisite: BIO 161)BIO 100A Survey of Bioscience Lab (1.5 quarter units)*EES 491B Capstone: Environ Study 2(Select a seminar series from the following list. It must be a differenttopic from the one in EES 491A)A. Wildlife ManagementB. Desert /Xeric Watershed ManagementC. Riparian Ecology and ManagementD. Waste Water ManagementE. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process and preparationF. Urban Open Space Management (canyons, vernal pools, housingcorridors, etc.)G. Land use, zoning, development and mitigation processH. GIS/ Remote Sensing/ Electronic Tracking Data basesEES 492Intern/Project: Env Sci PolicyUpper-Division Electives(2 courses; 9 quarter units)Students may select only 300-, 400-, or 500-level courses in theCollege of Letters and Sciences to complete the total of 76.5 upperdivisionunits for the degree. Some of the suggested upper-division111