Environmental science is the study of human impacts on natural systems from molecular to global scales. These natural systems include soil, water, air, and ecosystems. The BS degree program in Environmental Sciences is coordinated by the Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science (SWES) providing a strong background in biological, chemical, and physical sciences. All environmental sciences students take a interdisciplinary core curriculum of classes in common. Sub-plans are in the areas of Biology, Physics and Chemistry, Land, Air and Water, or Society and Environment. The ENVS degree program provides students with a broad scientific understanding of environmental systems, with sub-plans that allow in-depth study in preferred areas of study. The ENVS program requires all students to complete a defined set of General Education classes, a General Science Core, and Environmental Science Core, and Career Preparation classes. The General Education and General Science Core courses provide the foundation for the Environmental Science Core set of classes that were designed to span the core areas of Environmental Science including Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, Soil Science, Hydrology, Physical Geology, Pollution Science, and Environmental Risk Assessment. This core set of courses is required for all ENVS majors and provides a common set of skills for all ENVS students.