The minor in environmental science will give you a basic understanding of how nature works and how physical, biological, and human dimensions in nature are interconnected. You will learn how the earth works, how we are affecting its life support system, and how we can reduce our environmental impact and live sustainably by not degrading our life support system. 

Course Requirements for Minor

• INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
• ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
• ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY LAB
• INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Choose one from the following lab-based courses

• GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
• CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT & LAB
• ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY & LAB
• PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION  

Other Required Courses
Choose one

• ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
• INTRODUCTION TO BIOFUELS

Total Credits for Minor: 22