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Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES)

Curriculum
The MSES. degree requires three core courses that form the basis for further specialization. Students choose to complete the remainder of the program with an area of specialization and/or elective course options. Areas of specialization allow students to gain more depth in a particular area of interest. If student interest is not specifically addressed in any one area of specialization, elective courses may be used to build up an individualized plan of study. The program requires a total of 48 credits for non-thesis students and 45 credits for thesis students.

Core Courses		9.0 Credits
ENVS 501	Chemistry of the Environment	3.0
ENVS 506	Biostatistics	3.0
ENVS 511	Evolutionary Ecology	3.0
Areas of Specialization and Electives
Students may choose an area of specialization from below or design a unique plan of study combining one or more areas of interest. Students interested in applying their background in environmental science to environmental regulation or economics may also take electives in Environmental Policy Ecology Recommended Specialization Courses   ENVS 538 Biodiversity and Conservation 3.0 ENVS 583 Ecology of the NJ Pine Barrens 5.0 ENVS 614 Advanced Community Ecology 3.0 ENVS 613 Advanced Population Ecology 3.0 ENVS 630 Aquatic Ecology 3.0 ENVS 642 Biophysical Ecology 3.0 ENVS 690 Marine Ecology 3.0 ENVS 710 Physiological Ecology 3.0 ENVS 712 Biophysical Ecology 3.0 ENVS 722 Tropical Ecology 3.0 ENVS 865 Special Topics: Molecular Ecology 3.0 ENVS 865 Special Topics: Animal Behavior 5.0 Environmental Assessment Recommended Specialization Courses   ENVS 516 Sanitary Microbiology 3.0 ENVS 521 Environmental Health 3.0 ENVS 538 Biodiversity and Conservation 3.0 ENVS 608 Fate of Pollutants in Air & Water 3.0 ENVS 624 Microbial Ecology 3.0 ENVS 630 Aquatic Ecology 3.0 ENVS 711 Aquatic Toxicology 3.0 ENVS 726 Environmental Assessment 3.0 ENVE 727 Risk Assessment 3.0 Environmental Biotechnology Recommended Specialization Courses   BIO 500 Biochemistry 3.0 BIO 501 Biochemistry Laboratory I 2.0 BIO 530 Microbial Genetics 5.0 BIO 610 Biochemistry of Metabolism 3.0 ENVS 516 Sanitary Microbiology 3.0 ENVS 608 Fate of Pollutants in Air and Water 3.0 ENVS 624 Microbial Ecology 3.0 ENVS 726 Environmental Assessment 3.0 ENVS 757 Bioremediation 3.0 Environmental Risk Management Recommended Specialization Courses   ENVP 522 Environmental Law 3.0 ENVP 523 Environmental Regulations 3.0 ENVS 608 Fate of Pollutants in Air and Water 3.0 ENVS 621 Epidemiology 3.0 ENVS 636 Principles of Toxicology I 3.0 COM 610 Theories of Communication & Persuasion 3.0 ENVE 727 Risk Assessment 3.0 EGMT 531 Economics for Engineering Management 3.0 Paleoecology-Geology Recommended Specialization Courses ENVS 520 Field Methods in Paleoecology 3.0 ENVS 865 Special Topics: Sedimentary Environments 3.0 ENVS 575 Invertebrate Paleontology 4.0 ENVS 577 Vertebrate Paleontology 3.0 ENVS 865 Special Topics: Paleobotany 3.0 Certificate Program (offered online) The Certificate in Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene may be built into the MS program in Environmental Science. ENVS 531 Industrial Hygiene I 3.0 ENVS 532 Industrial Hygiene II 3.0 ENVS 636 Principles of Toxicology I 3.0 ENVS 637 Principles of Toxicology II 3.0