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BS(Hons) Environmental Science — Marine Science Emphasis

Western Washington University, United States
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Course Overview

The BS(Hons) Environmental Science - Marine Science Emphasis program at Western Washington University offers a comprehensive education in the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of marine environments. Students will gain a deep understanding of the complex interactions between marine ecosystems and the impacts of human activities on these systems. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through field work, laboratory experiments, and collaborative research projects with faculty members. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to pursue careers in marine science, conservation, and management, or to continue their studies at the graduate level.

Additional Information

Students in this program will have the opportunity to participate in research projects in the Pacific Northwest, including studying marine mammals, coral reefs, and coastal ecosystems. The program also offers internship and study abroad opportunities, allowing students to gain practical experience and cultural understanding of marine environments around the world.

Experience the Power of Marine Science at Western Washington University

Western Washington University is an ideal location for studying marine science, with its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and access to a variety of marine ecosystems. The university's faculty members are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, providing students with expert guidance and mentorship. Additionally, the university offers state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for conducting research in marine science.

Why You Should Study This Course

Students wishing to complete Environmental Science Marine Science emphasis major in four years should complete the general chemistry series and the general biology series during their freshman and sophomore years. Prospective environmental science majors are strongly advised to take additional preparatory courses that provide a strong background in chemistry, biology and mathematics. The preparatory courses are listed with the major; preparatory classes may also be used to fulfill GURs. All preparatory courses required for admission should be completed on a lettered or numeric grading scale, not P/NP, and must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

General Eligibility

Academic Requirements for freshman students:

The admission requirements for undergraduate courses are given as follows:

  • Completed application form

  • Academic Transcripts(certified english translations if necessary)

  • Relevant High school degree/Grade Report/Certificates

  • SAT or ACT Scores (Optional)

  • A cumulative GPA of 2.0

  • Personal Statement or essay

  • One letter of recommendation

  • List of extracurricular activities(if any)

  • Portfolio

What You'll Study

1 Electives

Under advisement (11-32 credits) in order to fulfill the total major requirements of 65 credits:

  • A minimum of 11 credits from:

       ESCI 300- or 400-level

    Additional electives, if needed from:

       BIOL 300- or 400-level

       CHEM 300- or 400-level

       ENRG 300- or 400-level

       GEOL 300- or 400-level

       ENVS 300- or 400-level

       MACS 300- or 400-level

       MATH 300- or 400-level

    FAIR 330E - Ethnobotany Credits: 5

    FAIR 434P - Advanced Studies in Field Science Credits: 5-8

    MATH 125 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Credits: 5

    MATH 203 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations I Credits: 4

    MATH 204 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 4

    MATH 205 - Linear Algebra Workshop Credits: 1

    MATH 224 - Multivariable Calculus and Geometry I Credits: 5

    MATH 225 - Multivariable Calculus and Geometry II Credits: 4

    MATH 226 - Limits and Infinite Series Credits: 4

    Maximum three courses allowed from:

    PHYS 162 - Physics with Calculus II Credits: 5

    PHYS 163 - Physics with Calculus III Credits: 5

    PHYS 220 - Physics with Calculus IV Credits: 4

    PHYS 300- or 400-level

2 Major

  • ❑ Choose either:

    CHEM 251 - Elementary Organic Chemistry Credits: 5

    or the following series:

    CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry Credits: 4

    CHEM 352 - Organic Chemistry Credits: 4

    CHEM 354 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 3

    ❑ Choose one from:

    ESCI 325 - Fundamentals of Ecology Credits: 3

    BIOL 325 - Ecology Credits: 4

    ❑ Choose one from:

    ESCI 340 - Biostatistical Analysis Credits: 5

    BIOL 340 - Biostatistics Credits: 5

    ❑ Choose one Capstone class from list below:

    ESCI 431 - Watershed Biogeochemistry Credits: 5

    ESCI 454 - Science, Management and Outreach of Contaminated Sites Credits: 4

    ESCI 470 - Ecological Restoration Credits: 5

    ESCI 490 - Environmental Risk Assessment Credits: 4

    ESCI 491 - Oceanography of the Salish Sea Credits: 4

    ESCI 493 - Environmental Impact Assessment Credits: 5

    or ENVS 493 - Environmental Impact Assessment Credits: 5

    or UEPP 493 - Environmental Impact Assessment Credits: 5

    ESCI 494 - Marine Conservation Credits: 5

    ENVS 410 - Agroecology and Resilient Communities Credits: 4

    or UEPP 410 - Agroecology and Resilient Communities Credits: 4

    ENVS 417 - Science, Management and Outreach of Contaminated Sites Credits: 3

    ENVS 429 - Pyrogeography Credits: 4

    ENVS 430 - Borderlands: Resource Management Credits: 4

    or C/AM 430 - Borderlands: Resource Management Credits: 4

    ENVS 466 - Greening Business Applications Credits: 5

    or MGMT 466 - Greening Business Applications Credits: 5

    ENVS 474 - Planning for Sustainable Communities Credits: 4

    or UEPP 474 - Planning for Sustainable Communities Credits: 4

    ENVS 491 - Environmental Communication Credits: 5

    ENVS 496 - Environmental Stewardship Credits: 5

    Or other ENVS, ESCI or UEPP approved course with a capstone (CPST) attribute.

    ❑ Choose one from (minimum of 5 credits; maximum of 10 credits):

    ESCI 498A - Senior Thesis Credits: 1-15

    ESCI 498B - Internship Credits: 1-15

    ESCI 498C - Senior Project Credits: 1-15

    ESCI 498D - International Study Credits: 1-15

    ❑ One ENVS 300-level or 400-level course (minimum 3 credits)

    ❑ Choose two lab/lecture options from the list below. Options include a combined lecture/lab course or two separate courses with one being a lecture and the other being a lab, which together count as one option. Note: ESCI 431 can be applied towards either your capstone or one of your lab/lecture requirements, but not both.

    ESCI 361 - Water Quality Credits: 5

    ESCI 404 - Indigenous Resource Management in the Salish Sea Credits: 5

    MANY MORE..........

3 Marine Science Emphasis

Complete the following courses to fulfill the Marine Science Emphasis. Courses used to fulfill requirements in the emphasis may also be used to fulfill above major requirements.

❑ ESCI 321 - Oceanography Credits: 4

❑ Marine Specialization Courses, at least 3 courses from:

ESCI 322 - Oceanography Laboratory Credits: 2

ESCI 393 - Our Coastal Seas and Climate Change Credits: 4

ESCI 404 - Indigenous Resource Management in the Salish Sea Credits: 5

ESCI 410 - Habitat and Ecology of Pacific Salmon and Trout Credits: 3

ESCI 411 - A Field Practicum in Fish Habitat Assessment Credits: 2

ESCI 412 - Fisheries Science Credits: 5

ESCI 417 - The State of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Credits: 5

or SALI 417 - The State of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Credits: 5

ESCI 424 - Marine Fish Ecology Credits: 5

ESCI 425 - Environmental Biology of Fishes Credits: 3

ESCI 426 - Marine Invertebrates and Their Environment Credits: 5

ESCI 432 - Topics in Marine Ecology Credits: 4

ESCI 445 - Marine Geochemistry Credits: 4

ESCI 491 - Oceanography of the Salish Sea Credits: 4

ESCI 494 - Marine Conservation Credits: 5

Additional electives, if needed, from:

ESCI 333 - Introduction to Environmental Toxicology Credits: 4

ESCI 361 - Water Quality Credits: 5

ESCI 392 - Introduction to Climate Change Credits: 4

or ENVS 392 - Introduction to Climate Change Credits: 4

ESCI 431 - Watershed Biogeochemistry Credits: 5

ESCI 433 - Population Biology Credits: 3

ESCI 439 - Conservation of Biological Diversity Credits: 4

ESCI 440 - Wetlands Ecology Credits: 5

ESCI 455 - Environmental Toxicology I Credits: 4

ESCI 456 - Environmental Toxicology II Credits: 4

ESCI 457 - Environmental Toxicology Laboratory I Credits: 4

ESCI 459 - Aquatic Toxicology Credits: 3

ESCI 460 - Contaminant Fate and Transport Credits: 4

ESCI 463 - Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment Credits: 3

ESCI 492 - Climate Change Credits: 4

Up to 15 credits from additional electives below, if needed. Students should check registration access. Some courses are not available to ESCI students until phase II of registration.

BIOL 300 or 400 level

CHEM 300 or 400 level

GEOL 300 or 400 level

MATH 125 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Credits: 5

MATH 204 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 4

MATH 224 - Multivariable Calculus and Geometry I Credits: 5

MATH 331 - Ordinary Differential Equations Credits: 4

PHYS 162 - Physics with Calculus II Credits: 5

PHYS 163 - Physics with Calculus III Credits: 5

PHYS 220 - Physics with Calculus IV Credits: 4

4 Preparatory Courses

❑ BIOL 204 - Introduction to Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity w/lab Credits: 5

❑ BIOL 205 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology w/lab Credits: 5

❑ BIOL 206 - Introduction to Organismal Biology w/lab Credits: 5

❑ CHEM 161 - General Chemistry I Credits: 5

❑ CHEM 162 - General Chemistry II Credits: 5

❑ CHEM 163 - General Chemistry III Credits: 5

❑ MATH 124 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Credits: 5

❑ PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I Credits: 5

❑ Choose one from:

  • ENVS 203 - Physical Geography Credits: 4

  • GEOL 211 - Physical Geology Credits: 5

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

Minimun IELTS Score 6.5 overall.

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