Environmental Studies (Minor)

The minor in Environmental Studies is a program of electives that draws on perspectives from the natural and social sciences to highlight the interdepartmental nature of environmental issues. Students with varied interests in environmental topics are encouraged to integrate the minor into their major field of study.

Core

17-20 credit hours

GEOL 101 Earth Processes, Resources, and the Environment (4)
Choose one (1) course from the following:
BIOL 101 Biology: Theme (4)
BIOL 102 Biology: Theme (3)
BIOL 121 Foundations of Biology I (4)
BIOL 122 Foundations of Biology II (4)
Choose one (1) course from the following:
GEOG 339 Geography of Soils (4)
GEOG 359 Climatology (4)
GEOG 379 Biogeography and Environmental Change (4)
Choose two (2) courses from two different disciplines*
BIOL 201 Ecology and Field Methods (4)
BIOL 231 Herpetology (3)
BIOL 233 Ornithology (4)
BIOL 265 Local Flora (3)
BIOL 315 Freshwater Ecology (4)
GEOG 300 Sustainable Development (3)
GEOG 339 Geography of Soils (3)
GEOG 359 Climatology (3)
GEOG 379 Biogeography and Environmental Change (3)
GEOL 150 Oceanography (3)
GEOL 202 Evolution of Earth Systems (4)
GEOL 205 Environmental and Applied Geology (4)
GEOL 341 Geomorphology and Critical Zone Science (3)
*Students must choose two courses outside of declared major, if applicable.