Special Concentration in Environmental Science for E3B

The department sponsors a special concentration in Environmental Science for Environmental Biology majors. It allows for the freedom to take a variety of courses in environmental science that support the major in Environmental Biology. A minimum of 31.5 points must be taken to complete the concentration. 

*Concentrations are available to students who entered Columbia in or before Fall 2023. 

Required: 
Earth's Environmental Systems: Climate System (EESC UN2100)

Earth's Environmental Systems: Solid Earth System (EESC UN2200) 

Earth's Environmental Systems: Life System (EESC UN2300)

Two science or mathematics courses in Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, and/or Biology for a minimum of 6 points. 

Four additional courses in environmental science at the 3000 level or above for a minimum of 12 points. 

Advanced courses used to fulfill the major in Environmental Biology cannot also count toward the fulfillment of the special concentration in Environmental Science. 

To keep track of your degree requirements, use the Environmental Science Concentration for E3B Checklist.