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
• GENERAL CHEMISTRY I  OR CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT & LAB
• INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATICS
• ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY & LAB  OR  PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION  

Other Required Courses
Choose one

• ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
• ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
• GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Total Credits for Minor: 22