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THE STUDY PLAN FOR THE BACHELOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABILITY
The study plan for the Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability at IE University has been designed by our expert faculty and blends an in-depth knowledge of the basic and environmental sciences with technology, economy and law. This allows a multidimensional understanding of how the environment impacts our societies and how societies impact the environment, demonstrating that interdependence is straightforward.
Using a hands-on approach and project-based learning, the program provides students with a solid scientific base, an understanding of the current socio-political and regulatory environment and a command of the relevant digital tools and technologies, empowering them to develop solutions to practical cases and apply their knowledge to specific environmental situations.
This will aid them to develop profiles that are able to adapt to the demands of the fast-growing “green economy” and apply their transdisciplinary skills to all work sectors.
BACHELOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABILITY STUDY PLAN
- YEAR 11ST SEMESTERCoursesMATHEMATICSProfessorsTypeCoreECTS6CoursesCHEMISTRYProfessorsTypeCoreECTS6CoursesBIOLOGYProfessorsTypeCoreECTS6CoursesRESEARCH METHODS, SCIENTIFIC WRITING AND COMMUNICATIONProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesSOCIETY, LAND AND ENVIRONMENTProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS62ND SEMESTERCoursesGEOLOGYProfessorsTypeCoreECTS6CoursesPHYSICSProfessorsTypeCoreECTS6CoursesINSTRUMENTAL METHODS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEASUREMENTProfessorsTypeCoreECTS6CoursesHUMANITIESProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesPRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGYProfessorsTypeCoreECTS6
- YEAR 21ST SEMESTERCoursesBIOSTATISTICSProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesANIMAL BIODIVERSITYProfessorsTypeCoreECTS6CoursesPLANT BIODIVERSITYProfessorsTypeCoreECTS6CoursesENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SPATIAL MODELLINGProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS3CoursesTECHNOLOGYProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS3CoursesENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS62ND SEMESTERCoursesENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGYProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesAPPLIED ECOLOGYProfessorsTypeCoreECTS6CoursesPRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERINGProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesENTREPRENEURSHIPProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesPRINCIPLES OF SOIL SCIENCESProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6
- YEAR 31ST SEMESTERCoursesWATER RESOURCES: HYDROLOGY AND HYDROGEOLOGYProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesMANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF FLORA, FAUNA AND PROTECTED AREASProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND POLICYProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesENVIRONMENTAL LAWProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesIE CHALLENGEProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS62ND SEMESTERCoursesCLIMATE CHANGE: METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGYProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesPROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENTProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesHUMAN DINAMICS AND ENVIRONMENTProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGYProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGYProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6
- YEAR 41ST SEMESTERCoursesDATABASES, MODELLING AND BIG DATAProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENTProfessorsTypeMandatoryECTS6CoursesELECTIVESProfessorsTypeElectiveECTS182ND SEMESTERCoursesELECTIVESProfessorsTypeElectiveECTS18CoursesFINAL PROJECTProfessorsTypeFPECTS12
- CORE COURSES60
- MANDATORY COURSES132
- ELECTIVES COURSES36
- FINAL PROJECT12
LEARN MORE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABILITY DEGREE
FIRST YEAR - CORE BASIC SCIENCES. TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS. RESEARCH METHOD.
The first year builds the foundation for your Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability journey. You’ll get a thorough grounding in biology, as well as mathematics and physics as they apply to environmental science. You will have one project per semester and a field trip for hands-on experience. We will study research methods to train writing and communication skills from the beginning and many laboratory sessions to put your knowledge and environmental measuring techniques into practice.
SECOND YEAR - APPLIED SCIENCES. SYSTEMIC THINKING. ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
In the second year, you’ll continue the study of Plants, Animals and Microorganisms, Ecology Engineering and Contamination. We’ll take a closer look at Technologies for Spatial Measurements, fundamentals of statistics and probability, and you’ll be introduced to a transversal module in entrepreneurship as well as a project and field trip focused on Ecosystem restoration and pollution evaluation.
THIRD YEAR – SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES. ECONOMY AND LAW.
In the third year, you will look at some of the great challenges of our time: climate, water and ecosystem dynamics. As well you will be introduced to the economics, regulation and sociology of environmental science. You’ll also be introduced to Biotechnology. The second semester will include a field trip focused on Environmental Toxicology.
FOURTH YEAR – BIG DATA. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & RISK ASSESSMENT. CAPSTONE PROJECT. CAREER SPECIALIZATION
Your final year is dedicated to electives, where you can take all that you’ve learned over the past three years and deepen your knowledge even further while pursuing topics and a specialization that you are passionate about. In the first semester, you will learn about the virtues of Big Data and AI as valuable tools for environmental impact assessment. Before completing your degree, you’ll embark on the Capstone Project, giving you hands-on experience in tackling real-world issues.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What do students study in environmental science?
Using a hands-on approach and project-based learning, the program provides students with a solid scientific base, an understanding of the current socio-political and regulatory environment and a command of the relevant digital tools and technologies, empowering them to develop solutions to practical cases and apply their knowledge to specific environmental situations.
What are the elements/levels of bachelor in enviromental sciences?
The Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability is divided into 4 years. You need 240 Credits to graduate from this Bachelor.
How hard is an environmental science degree?
The Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability is a challenging program that provides students with a solid scientific base, an understanding of the current socio-political and regulatory environment and a command of the relevant digital tools and technologies, empowering them to develop solutions to practical cases and apply their knowledge to specific environmental situations.
What is the main aim of studying environmental science?
Studying a Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability prepares you to address complex sustainability challenges from a scientific, technological and socio-economic perspective.
What do you study in environmental science degree?
Studying a Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability means you will address major environmental and global challenges using scientific knowledge and enerate positive change for society and the environment.