Environmental Science, Minor
Environmental science encompasses the study of Earth’s environment, which is comprised of the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, with emphasis on human interactions with these spheres.
Students will learn how these spheres interact with each other in the natural world, how human activities influence the environment and how people are affected by the ever-changing environment. The environmental science program is designed so students first gain a thorough foundation of knowledge in all spheres and then focus more on one or more sub-disciplines, for example: soil, water, energy or climate change.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EAS 1010 | Earth Systems I-The Solid Earth | 3 |
| EAS 1020 | Earth's Environment I Lab | 1 |
| EAS 1030 | Earth's Dynamic Environment II | 3 |
| EAS 1040 | Earth's Environment II Lab | 1 |
| EAS 1080 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| EAS 2400 | Field Techniques in the Geosciences | 2 |
| Minor Elective Courses | ||
| Select seven to nine credits of the following: | 7-9 | |
| Computer Applications in Earth Science | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Environmental Geophysics | ||
| Environmental Geochemistry | ||
| Total Credits | 20-22 | |
Continuation Standards
Students with a minor in Environmental Science must maintain a 2.00 GPA in their minor coursework.