Academic
Catalog August 2006 - August 2007 Undergraduate
and Graduate
To earn this degree, complete at least 120 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:
at least 35 units of liberal studies requirements Be aware that you may not use courses with an ENV prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 87 units of major requirements
elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject. (You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)
Also be aware that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses.
Also be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate. Contact your advisor for details.
Complete the following 87 units of major requirements.
Take 31 units of core requirements with a grade of C or better in each course:
ENV 230, 280, and 330 (12 units)
ENV 385W, which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (4 units)
ENV 408 or 485 (3 units)
POS 359 and STA 270 (6 units)
ENV 490C, which meets NAU’s capstone requirement (3 units)
3 additional units of upper-division ENV courses
Also complete the following 56 units with an average overall grade of 2.0 or better:
CHM 151, 151L, 152, and 152L (9 units)
GLG 101, 102, 103, 104, 240, 309, 324, 430, 435, and 451 (31 units)
MAT 125, 136, and 137 (12 units)
PHY 111 and 111L or PHY 161 and 161L (4 units)
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
Click here for information about Environmental Sciences undergraduate courses and faculty.