Environmental Science, Minor
Environmental science is the integration of scientific knowledge from many disciplines in order to understand the interrelationships between human activities and the environment. Environmental science minors are exposed to the general principles of biology, chemistry, geology, geography, meteorology, and physics. Students learn how the interactions of all of these processes contribute to the operation of our earth system. This knowledge can prepare students for careers in water and air quality management, nature conservation, or planning for climate change.
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GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EGEO 201 | Earth Materials and Processes/Lab | 4 |
| EGEO 202 | Earth History/Lab | 4 |
| EGEO 360 | Introduction to Hydrology/Lab | 3 |
| GES 355 | Earth's Changing Climate | 3 |
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select six to eight credits from the list below | 6-8 | |
| Total Hours | 20-22 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 305 | Wetlands and Aquatic Plants/Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 306 | Freshwater Biomonitoring/Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 357 | Environmental Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 401 | Ecology with Lab | 3 |
| CHEM 340 | Air Quality Assessment | 4 |
| CHEM 370 | Water Quality Assessment | 4 |
| EGEO 327 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| EGEO 340 | Air Pollution Meteorology | 3 |
| EGEO 341 | Geomorphology/Lab | 3 |
| EGEO 362 | Stratigraphy/Lab | 4 |
| EGEO 451 | Geochemistry/Lab | 4 |
| EGEO 460 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| GES 315 | Cartography I | 3 |
| GES 321 | Introduction to UAS for Remote Sensing and Monitoring | 3 |
| GES 324 | Environmental Law and Policy | 3 |
| GES 325 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| GES 344 | Environmental Justice | 3 |
| GES 362 | Applications in Sustainability | 3 |
| GES 410 | Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GES 469 | Field Investigations in the Geosciences | 3 |
| or EGEO 469 | Field Investigations in the Geosciences | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (26A)
This program is effective as of Fall 2020.
Revised 03.12.2021
UCC 04.21.20