Environmental & Spatial Sciences, B.S.
Millersville University’s Bachelor of Science program in Environmental and Spatial Sciences prepares students as environmental scientists with advanced training in geospatial technologies, including: geographic information science (GIS), global positioning system (GPS) technology, remote sensing, data management, and cartography. Graduates of the program are well-positioned for careers in environmental analysis and mitigation of environmental problems. Through coursework in the program, students assess environmental and human-environment systems, identify and evaluate environmental problems, and design innovative and sustainable solutions.
The program is housed in the Department of Geography. 60 credits required in addition to required related courses applied to the general education program.
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Major in Environmental & Spatial Sciences
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REQUIRED CORE GEOGRAPHY
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Physical Geography or Geomorphology - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Physical Geography
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Geomorphology
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REQUIRED SPATIAL SCIENCE
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SPATIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES
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Choose 2 of the following:6 hours
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GIS for Web Development
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Cartography
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GIS Modeling
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GIS Data Management
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
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Choose 3 of the following:9 hours
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Water Resources Management
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Energy Sustainability
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Environmental Impact Assessmnt
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US Environmental Policy
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Biogeography
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Climate And Society
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Glbl Envrnmtl Policy/Negotiatn
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REQUIRED CAPSTONE
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Choose 1 of the following:1–3 hours
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Geog
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Senior Thesis
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Honors Thesis
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Total hours43–45 hours -
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Req Related for Environmental & Spatial Sciences
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REQUIRED RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Physical Geology or Intro to Oceanography - Choose 1 of the following:0 hours
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Physical Geology
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Introduction to Oceanography
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Physics I with Algebra or with Calculus - Choose 1 of the following:0 hours
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Physics 1 with Algebra
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Physics 1 with Calculus
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE REQ RELATED ELECTIVES
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Choose 6 hours from:6 hours
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Concepts of Zoology
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Concepts of Botany
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Prspctv in Environm Awareness
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Principles of Ecology & Evolution
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Organic Chemistry
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Quantitative Analysis
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Environmental Chemistry
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Environmental Chemistry 2
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Geology of Earth and Energy Resources
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Meteorology
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Environmental Meteorology
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Environmental Hydrology
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Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
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Aqueous Geochemistry
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Marine Resources and Policy
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Global Climate Change: Sci & Policy
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Geological Field Mapping
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Groundwater Resources and Contamination
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Environmental Health
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Physics 2 with Algebra
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Physics 2 with Calculus
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A minor program of study is highly recommended. Examples include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Hazards and Emergency Management, Environmental Policy & Regulation, General Economics, Geology, Government and Political Affairs, Hydrology, Industrial and Environmental Health, Land Use, Mathematics, Meteorology, Occupational Safety & Environmental Health, Oceanography, Physics, Quantitative Methods in Environmental Science, Science Writing, Social Justice, Sustainability Studies, Water Resources.
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Total hours10 hours -
Graduates of the B.S. Environmental and Spatial Sciences program will:
- Describe and analyze concepts and theories of the history, structure, function, interactions, and changes in environmental and human-environment systems.
- Describe and analyze concepts and theories of the historical, political, and social context of environmental issues, policies, and institutions.
- Apply appropriate concepts and methodologies to organize, assess, visualize, evaluate, and analyze complex social and environmental processes and problems, interpret relationships and trends, and make predictions about future change.
- Design independent and team-based scientific inquiries to identify, collect, organize, analyze, integrate, and synthesize complex environmental and spatial data and information from multiple sources.
- Design integrative and equitable scientific, technological, and policy solutions to environmental issues with a focus on sustainability.
- Demonstrate proficiency in environmental and geospatial technology and data management.
- Demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking and written and oral communication skills through a range of media and to diverse scientific, policy decision-makers, and general public audiences.