Minor in Environmental Studies Minor
The minor in Environmental Studies is a 24-28 credit interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in studying scientific, social, political, economic, and/or expressive aspects of global environmental issues to complement their major discipline. The minor includes introductory courses in environmental studies, geographic information systems, and upper-level course work from the Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. A capstone experience then completes the program by facilitating interdisciplinary synthesis of knowledge within the field of environmental studies. Applicable prerequisite and co-requisite requirements must be met for all courses.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses:
| ENS 198 | Introduction to Environmental Studies I | 4 |
| ENS 199 | Introduction to Environmental Studies II | 4 |
| | And one of the following courses: | |
| ENS 235 | Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GEO 235 | GIS Mapmaking for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| | And one of the following courses: | |
| ENS 401 | Environmental Studies Seminar | 1 |
| ENS 410 | Environmental Studies Capstone | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13-16 |
*All required courses must be completed with a C or better.
**Priority enrollment in ENS 410 is given to students working towards a major in Environmental Studies.
Elective Coursework (Choose 3 courses from at least 2 categories.)
Arts and Humanities:
| COM 212 | Co-Creative Documentary Abroad | 4 |
| PHL 210 | Environmental Ethics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 0-8 |
Natural Sciences (Choose lecture or lecture w/lab, as applicable.):
| BIO 132 | Biogeography and Biomes | 4 |
| BIO 199 | General Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 199L | General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 128 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| ENS 122 | Global Sustainability | 4 |
| ENS 135 | Biodiversity Conservation | 4 |
| ENS 137 | Urban Sustainability | 4 |
| ENS 242 | Environmental Science and Policy | 4 |
| ENS 242L | Environmental Science and Policy Discussion | 0 |
| ENS 250 | Environmental Justice | 4 |
| ENS 307 | Environmental Microbiology | 4 |
| ENS 307L | Environmental Microbiology Laboratory | 0 |
| ENS 335 | Fisheries Science and Management | 4 |
| ENS 346 | Conservation Biology | 4 |
| ENS 346L | Conservation Biology Discussion | 0 |
| ENS 349 | Water, Wetlands and Wildlife | 4 |
| ENS 380 | Environmental Methods and Technology | 4 |
| ENS 380L | Environmental Methods and Technology Laboratory | 0 |
| ENS 495 | Special Topics in Environmental Studies | 1-4 |
| HSC 240 | Global Disparities in Environmental Health | 4 |
| MAR 126 | Marine Biology | 4 |
| MAR 200 | Introduction to Marine Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 0-8 |
Social Sciences:
| ECO 204 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| GEO 205 | Principles of Resource Utilization | 4 |
| GEO 207 | Economic Geography | 4 |
| GEO 250 | Urban Geography: Cities in Global Context | 4 |
| PSC 285 | Environmental Politics | 4 |
| PSC 318 | Science, Technology and Public Policy | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 0-8 |
Total Credit Hours: 24-28