Environmental Studies Minor

For a growing number of corporate and governmental jobs, an understanding of the scientific and social principles underlying environmental concerns is an asset, if not a requirement. Further, as the human modifications of the natural environment become more pervasive, all members of society need to be informed about those modifications and their implications. The minor in environmental studies is designed to provide a strong foundation in the science of environmental issues and awareness of their social and political context.

A minor in environmental studies consists of a minimum of 19 semester hours: 10 semester hours in the environmental studies core, and 9 semester hours of elective courses selected from a variety of disciplines. At least 3 semester hours of elective courses must be 300 level or higher.

Environmental Studies Minor Requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CORE

ES 103/BIO 103	Introduction to Environmental Science	3
PHY 101	Physical Science	3
PHY 101L		1
ES 360		4

Twelve semester hours of Environmental Studies electives from:

BA 447		3
BIO 210	Ecology and Evolution	4
ES 260	Environmental & Sustainability Communica	3
POL 340	Politics of Environment	3
CHE 101	Gen Chem: Inorganic Chem	3
	And
CHE 101L	Gen Chemistry I Lab	1
CHE 401	Analytical Chemistry	3
GEO 102		3
	And
GEO 102L		1
SOC 312
SOC 319	Population and Society	3
ES 199	Special Topics	3
ES 299	Special Topics	3
ES 399	Special Topics	3
ES 499	Special Topics	3

Total Credit Hours: 21