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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

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ES 103/BIO 103Introduction to Environmental Science

3
PHY 101Physical Science

3
BIO 360Applied Ecology

4
Total Credit Hours:10

Nine semester hours of Environmental Studies electives from:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BIO 210Ecology and Evolution

4
BIO 460Biodegradation and Bioremediation

3
BUS 220Business Law and Ethics

3
CHE 101General Chemistry I

3
And
CHE 101LGeneral Chemistry I Lab

1
ES 260Environmental & Sustainability Communica

3
POL 340Politics of Environment

3
SOC 319Population and Society

3
ES 199Special Topics

3
ES 299Special Topics

3
ES 399Special Topics

3
ES 499Special Topics

3
Total Credit Hours:9-11

Total Credit Hours: 19-21