BS: ESRM, Earth 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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM100Intro to Environmental Science and Resource Management3Major & GED
    MATH150Calculus I4

    Enroll in Math 150 if prerequisite met (or passed Pre-Calculus/Calculus with B- or higher in high school)

    		Major & GEB4
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also double-counts with GE:DGEAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 - Written Communication3

    Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1

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    Milestones

    • Complete Golden Four (A1, A2, A3, B4).
    • Focus on lower level classes that may be pre-requirements for upper level courses and electives, build writing skills, begin essential ESRM skills.
    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center.
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October).

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM105Introduction to Chemistry3CHEM-105 with a grade of "C" or better is required as prerequisite for CHEM-121.Major & GEB1
    ECON110 or 111ECON-110: Principles of Microeconomics, or
    ECON-111: Principles of Macroeconomics     		3Major & GED
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		GEA1
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.
    ESRM-228: Maps to Apps: Exploring GIS, or ESRM-250: Environmental Ethics also count for Major Requirements and GE requirements.     		GEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfils Multicultural Perspectives Requirement.GEF

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    Milestones

    • Meet with Faculty Advisor in ESRM. Attend a club meeting
    • Complete Golden Four (A1, A2, A4, B4)

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM203

    Introduction to Environmental Statistics

    		3Major & GEB4
    ESRM or GEOL

    ESRM 210
    or
    GEOL 121

    		ESRM 210 - Physical Oceanography, or
    GEOL 121 - Physical Geology    		4

    ESRM 210: Physical Oceanography is recommended by the ESRM Department.
    ESRM-210 is only offered in the fall, and GEOL-121 is offered both fall and spring terms.


    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

    		Major & GEB1/B3
    BIOL200Principles of Organismal and Population Biology4

    BIOL-200 is offered in the fall only.

    		Major & GEB2/B3
    ESRM205Principles of Sustainability3Major

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    Milestones

    • Finish up lower level classes that may be pre-requisites for upper level courses and electives, and complete General Education requirements.

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    BIOL201Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology4MajorB2/B3
    PHYS or COMPPHYS 100 or COMP 150PHYS 100 - Intro to Physics, or
    COMP 150 - Object Oriented Programming    		4COMP-150 (4) can count for GE: Area E and requires COMP-105 as a prerequisite.Major & GE
    CHEM121General Chemistry I4MajorB1/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also double-counts with GE:C2.GELanguage

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    Milestones

    • Begin learning about research going on in the department
    • Join a club
    • Participate in an environmental service learning event once per month

  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM303Data Visualization and Climate Communication3

    Double-counts for major requirement and Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).

    		Major & GWAR
    ESRM313Conservation Biology4Major
    ESRM328The Why of Where: Foundations in GIS3Double counts with major and UDGE - BMajor & GEUDGE B
    ESRM or UNIVStudent's ChoiceESRM-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)    		1-4You have the option to take either ESRM-329 or Field Experience coursework: ESRM-301, 351, 370, 492, or UNIV-391 or 392.
    ESRM-329: Environmental Law and Policy is a Major Requirement and is offered both fall and spring.
    Field Experience courses listed are also offered fall and spring. See catalog for course titles & descriptions.    		Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEE

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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 minors to bolster your ESRM degree, begin thinking about graduate school and/or careers.
    • Start Field Experience coursework, complete ESRM 329, or work on both.
    • Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center.
    • Meet w/ Career Development Services.

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM331Geomorphology and Hydrology4Major
    ESRM or UNIVStudent's Choice

    ESRM-329: Environmental Law and Policy (3),
    ESRM-301: Field Professionalism (1),
    ESRM-351: Field Methods: Monitoring and Assessment (4),
    ESRM-370: Fundamentals of Remotely Piloted Systems (4),
    ESRM-492: Service Learning/Internship (3),
    UNIV-391: United States Travel Study Experience (1-3), or
    UNIV-392: International Experience (3)

    		1-4You have the option to take either ESRM-329 or Field Experience coursework: ESRM-301, 351, 370, 492, or UNIV-391 or 392.
    ESRM-329: Environmental Law and Policy is a Major Requirement and is offered both fall and spring.
    Field Experience courses listed are also offered fall and spring. See catalog for course titles & descriptions.    		Major
    Major Elective

    Student's Choice

    Will vary by Major

    		4See catalog for course titles & descriptions.Major
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, or 275. CHS 350 is also an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later.OtherUS 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.
    • Start Field Experience coursework, complete ESRM 329, or work on both.

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM491Capstone Preparation3Major
    ESRM464Land Management4Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary by Major4See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary by Major4See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor

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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 w/ Academic Advisor for Grad Check.
    • Meet w/ Career Development Services.

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM499Capstone3Major
    ESRM367ESRM 367 - Environmental Disasters3Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3Choose any UDGE C Course for 3 units.
    *Recommended course: ENGL 337 - Literature of the Environment (3)    		GEUDGE C
    ESRM341 or 342ESRM-341: The National Park
    ESRM-342: Environmental History    		3Take either course which double counts with Major Requirements and UDGE-D.Major & GEUDGE D
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 or C23See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEAdditional C

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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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