Environmental Sciences
(Major also offered in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)
Sample Course Sequence
UConn Graduation Requirements – including major and Common Curriculum requirements – can be found at UConn’s Undergraduate Catalog.
Students normally average 15 credits per semester over a 4-year period (fall/spring only) to meet the 120 academic credits required.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1108 | 4 |
| MATH 1060Q OR MATH 1131Q OR STAT | 3-4 |
| ENGL 1007 OR TOI/Gen Ed | 3-4 |
| NRE 1000E | 3 |
| UNIV 1800 OR 1810 – First Year Experience | 1 |
| Total Credits: 14-16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1124Q OR 1127Q | 4 |
| MATH 1131Q OR MATH 1132Q | 4 |
| TOI/Gen Ed (Recommended: ARE 1150 OR ECON 1201) | 3 |
| ENGL 1007 OR TOI/Gen Ed | 3-4 |
| Total Credits: 14-15 | |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1125Q OR CHEM 1128Q | 4 |
| MATH 1132Q OR STAT | 4 |
| ENVS 2000 or MAJOR Concentration Course | 3-4 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits: 14-15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1126Q OR BIOL 1107 OR ERTH 1050 | 4 |
| ENVS 2000 OR MAJOR Concentration Course | 3 |
| STAT OR TOI/Gen Ed | 3-4 |
| MAJOR Concentration Course | 3-4 |
| Total Credits: 13-15 | |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHSY 1201Q OR PHYS 1401Q | 4 |
| BIOL 1107 OR ERTH 1050 OR TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| MAJOR Concentration Course | 3 |
| E-Corps class OR ELECTIVE | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed OR ELECTIVE/PRE-REQ | 3 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAJOR Concentration Course | 3 |
| MAJOR Concentration Course | 3 |
| PHYS 1202Q OR PHSY 1402Q | 4 |
| MAJOR Concentration Course or research | 3 |
| W course | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15-16 | |
Fourth Year
Fall
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAJOR Concentration Course | 3 |
| MAJOR Concentration Course | 3 |
| Research or MAJOR concentration | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed OR E-Corps class | 3 |
| 2000-level RELATED OR ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NRE 4000W | 3 |
| MAJOR Concentration Course | 3-4 |
| MAJOR Concentration Course or research | 3 |
| Research or TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| 2000-level RELATED OR ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15-16 | |
Foreign language is required if student has not met the University requirement of three years of a single foreign language in high school.
Students can elect to enroll in Summer/Winter sessions. Course options can be found at the Summer Session and Winter Session sites.
Students interested in Education Abroad should discuss options (semester, winter or summer) with major advisor.
All students beginning in Fall 2025 will be taking courses that fall into six Topics of Inquiry (TOIs) and three Competencies, while students who matriculated prior to Fall 2025 will continue to follow the General Education Curriculum. Transfer students will have the option to follow either the TOI requirements or the General Education Curriculum. Please consult with your advisor if you have questions.