2018-2019 Catalog

Minor: Environmental Studies, 18 Credits

Learning Goals for the Minor in Environmental Studies

After completing the minor in Environmental Studies students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a basic scientific understanding of the natural world and its connection to human societies and individuals.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of social, political, cultural and ethical issues related to the environment.
  • Utilize problem solving skills in topics of local, regional and global importance.
  • Articulate an appreciation for the importance of multiple perspectives in understanding environmental issues.

Requirements

Required Course: (3 credits)

ENV 115ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Students must take a minimum of 15 credits from the following: (15 credits)

BIOL 330CONSERVATION BIOLOGY

BIOL 392ECOLOGY

CHEM 105CHEMISTRY & THE ENVIRONMENT

ENV 117URBAN ECOSYSTEM

ENV 170GENERAL GEOLOGY

ENV 310APPLIED ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE

ENV 312ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

ENV 314CONTROVERSIES IN ENVIRN SCI

ENV 316NATURAL DISASTERS & THE ENVR

IS 207WORLD GEOGRAPHY

IS 318GLOBAL SUSTAINABILILTY

PHIL 306ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

PHR 320ECOCLTR AND SUSTAINABILITY

PHR 218ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

PS 355GREEN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Some Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Courses may be applied to this minor; see the faculty members above to determine which courses apply.