Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

Graduates of the Environmental Science major will be able to:

• Define and explain basic principles and concepts in different environments and ecosystems.
• Explain the underlying causes for environmental degradation and conservations
• Conduct experiments using modern lab techniques and analyze, evaluate and interpret data.
• Employ scientific approaches in interdisciplinary research in a safe and ethical manner, and to be aware of risk assessment, health and safety environmental regulations as well as environmental laws.
• Explain the human dimensions in their profession, including diverse social, cultural, economic, and international aspects.
• Apply skilled delivery using verbal, written and electronic communication to convey environmental issues.
• Explain contemporary and emerging environmental issues and to recognize the need for lifelong learning.
•  skills and modern environmental skills, tools, in integration with applying professional, ethical practices in multidisciplinary teams  integration with applying professional,  with multidisciplinary team in professional practice.

High school diploma or equivalent, Minimum secondary school grade: 70%, Pass placement test (ACCUPLACER), English proficiency, Declare major before completing 36 credit hours

First Year – First Semester (Fall)

• ARAB 100 – Arabic Language 1 – 3 Credit Hours

• ENGL 202 – English Language 1 (Post Foundation) – 3 Credit Hours

• SOCI 200 – Sustainable Development (E) – 3 Credit Hours

• CHEM 101 – General Chemistry I – 3 Credit Hours

• CHEM 103 – Experimental General Chemistry I – 1 Credit Hour

• BIOL 101 – Biology I – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester (Spring)

• ARAB 200 – Arabic Language 2 – 3 Credit Hours

• ENGL 203 – English Language 2 (Post Foundation) – 3 Credit Hours

• CHEM 102 – General Chemistry II – 3 Credit Hours

• CHEM 104 – Experimental General Chemistry II – 1 Credit Hour

• BIOL 102 – Biology II – 3 Credit Hours

• MATH 101 – Calculus I – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 103 – Freshman Seminar – Environmental Science – 0 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester (Fall)

• BIOL 221 – Basic Ecology – 3 Credit Hours

• MARS 101 – Introduction to Marine Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

• PHYS 110 – General Physics for Biology – 3 Credit Hours

• PHYS 111 – Practical Physics for Biology – 1 Credit Hour

• DAWA 111 – Islamic Culture – 3 Credit Hours

• GEOG 442 – Environment and Pollution (E) – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester (Spring)

• STAT 151 – Introduction to Applied Statistics – 3 Credit Hours

• GENG 107 – Engineering Skills and Ethics – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 241 – Microbiology – 3 Credit Hours

• MARS 251 – Marine Biology – 3 Credit Hours

• CHEM 275 – Principles of Environmental Chemistry – 3 Credit Hours

• CORE – Core Curriculum Elective – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester (Fall)

• ELECTIVE – Major Elective – 3 Credit Hours

• CORE – Core Curriculum Elective – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 322 – Desert Biology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 310 – Molecular Cell Biology – 3 Credit Hours

• HIST 121 – History of Qatar – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – Second Semester (Spring)

• BIOL 443 – Biotechnology and Bioremediation – 3 Credit Hours

• CVEN 352 – Waste Management – 3 Credit Hours

• ELECTIVE – Major Elective – 3 Credit Hours

• CORE – Core Curriculum Elective – 3 Credit Hours

• LAWC 449 – Environmental Law & Regulations – 3 Credit Hours

• MARS 459 – Environment Impact Assessment – 3 Credit Hours

Summer Term

• BIOL 399 – Internship with Stakeholder – 0 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – First Semester (Fall)

• CVEN 342 – Water Resources and Management – 3 Credit Hours

• CHME 361 – Petroleum and Gas Technologies – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 345 – Health, Safety and Environment – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 422 – Environmental Management and Conservation – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 496 – Senior Project – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Second Semester (Spring)

• BIOL 452 – Molecular Analytical Techniques – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 433 – Monitoring and Toxicology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 451 – Cell Tissue Culture – 3 Credit Hours

• ELECTIVE – Major Elective – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 496 – Senior Project Continued – 3 Credit Hours