BS: ESRM, Marine & Coastal Systems Emphasis 2022-2023

In California State University Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Environmental Science & Resource Management (ESRM) Program, you will gain a solid understanding of the environment from both scientific and human perspectives, learn from talented, dedicated faculty, and start making a difference through intensive academic, field-based research and volunteer opportunities.

Visit the program website: https://esrm.csuci.edu/
Review the ESRM, Marine Coastal Systems Emphasis Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM303Data Visualization and Climate Communication3Double counts for major requirement and Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).Major
    ESRM313Conservation Biology4Major
    ESRM/ UDGE328The Why of Where: Foundations in GIS3Double counts with Major Requirements and UDGE-B.Major & GEUDGE-B
    ESRM329Environmental Law and Policy3Major
    POLS150American Political Institutions3If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherAIR: CA Local & State Govt

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    Milestones

    • Get involved in research in the department, seek out leadership positions on. campus and/or in department, explore options for certificates and minor to bolster your ESRM degree, begin thinking about graduate school and/or careers
    • Meet with Graduate Studies Center Advising
    • Meet with Career Development Services

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM335The Beach3ESRM-335 (3) also counts for the Multicultural Perspectives RequirementMajor & MP if ESRM 335 taken
    ESRM or

    UNIV    		Student's Choice

    ESRM-329: Environmental Law and Policy (3), or

    ESRM-301: Field Professionalism (1), or

    ESRM-351: Field Methods: Monitoring and Assessment (4), or

    ESRM-370: Fundamentals of Remotely Piloted Systems (4), or

    ESRM-492: Service Learning/Internship (3), or

    UNIV-391: United States Travel Study Experience (1-3), or

    UNIV-392: International Experience (3)

    		4Complete at least 4 units from any of the Field Experience coursesMajor
    ESRMStudent ChoiceUpper Division ESRM Elective4Need a total of 8 units of ESRM Major electivesMajor
    HISTStudent ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, or 275 or CHS 350. If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.AIR: US History

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    Milestones

    • Continue building essential skills, focus on upper division courses and electives, complete most of your major emphasis track, and gain experience in the field.
    • Consider taking ESRM 301 Field Professionalism 1 unit CR/NC (Wilderness First Aid) - offered by arrangement

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM491Capstone Preparation3Major
    ESRM462Coastal and Marine Resource Management4Student can choose 1 each semester, but must complete all three courses for the emphasisMajor
    ESRMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division ESRM Elective4Need a total of 8 units of ESRM Major ElectivesMajor
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherLanguage

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    Milestones

    • Finish upper division courses and electives, finish major emphasis track and complete capstone research/prep course (ESRM-491)
    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st.
    • Meet with Academic Advisor for Grad Check

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM499Capstone3Major
    ESRM

    ESRM 300, or

    ESRM 377

    ESRM 300: Coastal Contaminants and Ecotoxicology, or
    ESRM 377: Shaping the Coast

    		4Student can choose 1 each semester, but must complete all three courses for the emphasisMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C: Arts and Humanities3

    Choose any UDGE-C course for 3 units. *Recommended course: ENGL-377: Literature of the Environment (3)

    		GEUDGE C
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D: Social Sciences3May take ESRM 342 which double counts with Major Electives UDGE-DGEUDGE D
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level. 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.OtherUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Continue to be involved in research in the department, seek out leadership positions on campus and/or in department, present results of your research at a conference or public outreach event, apply to graduate school and/or careers
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