B.A. Degree Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including at least 63 s.h. of course work for the major.
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B.S. Degree Program
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including 75-78 s.h. of course work for the major.
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ES Minor Program
The Environmental Sciences Minor requires a minimum of 16 semester hours in Environmental Sciences courses, with 8 s.h. in one of the four tracks.
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Certificate in Sustainability
The Certificate in Sustainability provides students with the knowledge and skills they will need in order to contribute to sustainable systems.
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Upcoming Events
Innovative Alliances: Rethinking Global Health and Sustainability through Unconventional Partnerships
Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:15pm to 1:45pm
College of Pharmacy Building
This insightful panel will discuss forging partnerships for community-based solutions to advance health equity. The shared vision and values of the community will be emphasized, empowering individuals to shape outcomes actively. The importance of diverse collaboration will be underscored, including collaborations with public health agencies, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and businesses.
CLIMATE through a Wide Lens
Thursday, April 25, 2024 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Old Capitol Museum
Rising seas, toxic rivers, deforestation, smoke-filled air—headlines remind us daily of the local, national, and international impacts of climate change. Join us for a wild pecha kucha ride through the effects of climate change with researchers who also tirelessly seek solutions. World-renowned climate scientist, Jerald Schnoor will open with big picture issues. That will set the stage for artist Isabel Barbuzza’s work on South American lithium salt mines, environmental literary scholar Eric...
City Nature Challenge
Friday, April 26 to Monday, April 29, 2024 (all day)
The University of Iowa is collaborating with Green Iowa AmeriCorps and Johnson County communities to join 700+ cities around the world in documenting nature as part of the City Nature Challenge! You can contribute to citizen science during this global biodiversity challenge no matter where you are in Johnson County! From April 26-29, 2024, take photographs of WILD plants and animals on campus, in your backyard, in parks, along city streets, on school grounds, or any place in Johnson County...