BS: ESRM, Earth Systems Emphasis 2023-2024
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
FALL: SEMESTER ONE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ESRM 100 Introduction to Environmental Science and Resource Management 3 Major & GE D MATH 150 Calculus I 4 Major & GE B4 GE Student's Choice A2 - Written Communication 3 GE A2 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. GE Student's Choice F - Ethnic Studies 3 GE & Graduation F/Multicultural Perspectives Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Graduation AIR: US History Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later UNIT TOTAL:
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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
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ECON
ECON110, or
111ECON 110: Principles of Microeconomics, or
ECON 111: Principles of Macroeconomics3 Major & GE D GE Student's Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 GE A1 GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 GE A3 GE Student's Choice C1 - Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 GE C1 GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 GE E UNIT TOTAL:
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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)
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
FALL: SEMESTER THREE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes BIOL 200 Principles of Organismal and Population Biology 4 Major & GE B2/B3 ESRM 203 Introduction to Environmental Statistics 3 Major & GE B4 Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. ESRM 200, or
205ESRM 200: Principles of Resource Management, Conservation and Stewardship, or
ESRM 205: Principles of Sustainability3 Major GE Student's Choice Either C1 or C2 3 GE Additional C GE/ Language Student's Choice Will vary 3 GE & Graduation C2/Language Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Three Considerations:
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SPRING: SEMESTER FOUR
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes BIOL 201 Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology 4 Major CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4 Major & GE B1/B3 PHYS or
COMP100, or
101, or
200, or
201, or
150PHYS 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 Programming4 Major POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 GE & Graduation D/AIR:CA Local & State Govt Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Four Considerations:
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FALL: SEMESTER FIVE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ESRM 303 Data Visualization and Climate Communication 3 Major & GWAR ESRM 313 Conservation Biology 4 Major ESRM 328 The Why of Where: Foundations in GIS 3 Major & GE UDGE B Field Experience Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed 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. UNIT TOTAL:
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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
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ESRM 329 Environmental Law and Policy 3 Major Field Experience Student's Choice Field Experience 1 Major ESRM 331 Geomorphology and Hydrology 4 Major UDGE/ Major Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Major & GE UDGE C Electives that meet UDGE C - UNIV 392, ENGL 337, MATH 439, Free Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed 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. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Six Considerations:
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FALL: SEMESTER SEVEN
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ESRM 491 Capstone Preparation 3 Major Only offered in Fall ESRM 464 Land Management 3 Major UDGE/ Major Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Major & GE UDGE D Electives that meet UDGE D - ESRM 341, ESRM 342, ESRM 332, ESRM 340, ESRM 443 Free Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed 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 Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed 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. UNIT TOTAL:
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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
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ESRM 499 Capstone 3 Major Only offered in Spring ESRM 367 Environmental Disasters 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed 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 Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed 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. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Eight Considerations:
- Attend Grad Fest in March