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Apr 19, 2024
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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Environmental Science, B.S.
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Requirements for the B.S. degree
To earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in environmental science, students must complete a minimum of 128 credits: 1. An introductory prerequisite core of a minimum of 35 credits, to be completed with a 2.00 grade point average before major standing is awarded, including
d. 8 credits of mathematics above MTH 121 or 141 usually including
2. Core requirements of a minimum of 28 credits including
3. Major standing must be achieved three semesters before graduation, and before a student reaches senior status, otherwise graduation may be delayed.
4. Complete one of the specializations described below.
Specialization includes a minimum of 26 credits, and must be approved by the program director. Students desiring to complete two specializations must take 16 credits of non-duplicative course work. At least 16 of the credits taken at the 300 level or above must be taken at Oakland University. Specialization in occupational health and safety – 26 credits
Based upon an extensive curriculum planning study, this option combines environmental and occupational health perspectives in scientific and technical courses designed to provide pre-professional training for careers relating human health and safety factors to working conditions. Students learn to recognize, evaluate and control actual and potential environmental hazards, especially undesirable occupational health and safety conditions and practices. The option emphasizes environmental and occupational toxicology. Required course work includes
Recommended electives include
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Elective courses for the specialization must be approved by the program director. Specialization in public health – 26 credits
This option emphasizes the protection of human health through the management, control, and prevention of environmental factors that may adversely affect human health. Many opportunities exist at local and state levels of government to improve health and environmental quality, focusing on toxic substance control, food protection, water quality and waste management. Required course work includes
Recommended electives include
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Elective courses for the specialization must be approved by the program director. Specialization in environmental and resource management – 26 credits
This option emphasizes the wise use of resources, especially as they affect human health and well-being. Program electives offer training for a variety of field and laboratory opportunities including planning, resource management, environmental protection and public policy. 1. Required course work includes
2. Recommended electives include
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Elective courses for the specialization must be approved by the program director. Specialization in toxic substance control – 26 credits
This option is designed to provide training for professional opportunities in environmental toxicology, environmental health chemistry, and toxic substance management. The major focus is on toxicological principles and their applications to the production, distribution and release of toxic substances, especially as they may cause environmental problems. Risk assessment, problem solving and legislative compliance are emphasized. Required course work includes
Recommended electives include
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