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, Earth Systems Emphasis Major Requirements

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • FALL: SEMESTER ONE

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ESRM100Introduction to Environmental Science and Resource Management3Major & GED
    MATH150Calculus I4Major & GEB4
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 - Written Communication3GEA2Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
    GEStudent's ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3GE & GraduationF/Multicultural PerspectivesAlso fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3GraduationAIR: US HistoryChoose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later

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    Semester One Considerations:

    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    SPRING: SEMESTER TWO

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ECON
    ECON
    110, or
    111
    ECON 110: Principles of Microeconomics, or
    ECON 111: Principles of Macroeconomics
    3Major & GED
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3GEA1
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3GEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 - Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3GEC1
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3GEE

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    Semester Two Considerations:

    • Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
    • Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
    • Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)
  • FALL: SEMESTER THREE

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    BIOL200Principles of Organismal and Population Biology4Major & GEB2/B3
    ESRM203Introduction to Environmental Statistics3Major & GEB4Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
    ESRM200, or
    205
    ESRM 200: Principles of Resource Management, Conservation and Stewardship, or
    ESRM 205: Principles of Sustainability
    3Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceEither C1 or C23GEAdditional C
    GE/ LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GE & GraduationC2/LanguageUnits may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.

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    Semester Three Considerations:

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    SPRING: SEMESTER FOUR

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    BIOL201Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology4Major
    CHEM121General Chemistry I4Major & GEB1/B3
    PHYS or
    COMP
    100, or
    101, or
    200, or
    201, or
    150
    PHYS 100: Introduction to Physics I, or
    PHYS 101: Introduction to Physics II, or
    PHYS 200: General Physics I, or
    PHYS 201: General Physics II, or
    COMP 150: Object-Oriented Programming
    4Major
    POLS150American Political Institutions3GE & GraduationD/AIR:CA Local & State GovtDouble-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements

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    Semester Four Considerations:

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  • FALL: SEMESTER FIVE

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ESRM303Data Visualization and Climate Communication3Major & GWAR
    ESRM313Conservation Biology4Major
    ESRM328The Why of Where: Foundations in GIS3Major & GEUDGE B
    Field ExperienceStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.

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    Semester Five Considerations:

    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
    • Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

    SPRING: SEMESTER SIX

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ESRM329Environmental Law and Policy3Major
    Field ExperienceStudent's ChoiceField Experience1Major
    ESRM331Geomorphology and Hydrology4Major
    UDGE/ Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3Major & GEUDGE CElectives that meet UDGE C - UNIV 392, ENGL 337, MATH 439,
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.

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    Semester Six Considerations:

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  • FALL: SEMESTER SEVEN

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ESRM491Capstone Preparation3MajorOnly offered in Fall
    ESRM464Land Management3Major
    UDGE/ Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3Major & GEUDGE DElectives that meet UDGE D - ESRM 341, ESRM 342, ESRM 332, ESRM 340, ESRM 443
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.

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    Semester Seven Considerations:

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
    • Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

    SPRING: SEMESTER EIGHT

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ESRM499Capstone3MajorOnly offered in Spring
    ESRM367Environmental Disasters3Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.

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    Semester Eight Considerations:

    • Attend Grad Fest in March
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