Earth System Science (ESS) is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines the physical and chemical nature of the environment in various media (as well as atmosphere, rivers, lakes, oceans, soils, and lithosphere), their interaction with each other and with biological systems. ESS emphasizes the examination of human impacts on these complex environmental processes and the long term sustainability of living systems.
Earth System Science Pathway Requirements
The 80 major credits must be completed in MATRICULATED STATUS.
27 Credits
ESS Core Course Requirements
15 Credits
ESS Distribution Requirements
25 Credits
- Environmental Science (5 credits)
- Methods & Practices (10 credits)
- Society & Environment (5 credits)
- Environmental Policy & Management (5 credits)
Capstone
13 Credits
General Electives
10 Credits
*Students admitted to the BS in Environmental Science Spring 2010 or earlier do not need to take BIS 499. They may complete their Capstone Requirement solely through BES 462, 463, and 464 or 10 credits of approved Independent Research.
Areas of Knowledge
Within the above-listed 90 credits, students must complete 10 credits of each Area of Knowledge in courses offered by UW Bothell. The Areas of Knowledge are: Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (VLPA), Individuals and Societies (I&S), and Natural World (NW). Multiply-designated courses may not be double-counted as fulfilling two Areas of Knowledge.
Lower Division Credit Policy
Up to 35 credits of lower division (100-200 level) coursework taken at UW Bothell may be applied toward designated requirements within the 90 program credits. Please contact an IAS adviser for details.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Science (ES) Core & Affiliate Faculty and Staff
Warren Gold (faculty coordinator), Christy Cherrier, Steve Collins, Rob Estes, Martha Groom, Cinnamon Hillyard, Dan Jaffe, Santiago Lopez, Becca Price, Dave Stokes, Rob Turner, and Kim Williams-Guillen.