The minor in Environmental Geosciences embraces all geosciences disciplines to give the student a rigorous interdisciplinary education including issues associated with environmental policy. Coursework centers on atmospheric sciences and air quality, resources and the environment, oceanography and marine pollution, environmental geology, and climate change. The minor prepares students for careers in industry, environmental and engineering consulting firms, non-governmental organizations, and governmental regulatory agencies, among other entities.
Some of the courses have prerequisites so make sure to check the catalog before enrolling in the course.
Course List Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
GEOS 105 | Introduction to Environmental Geoscience | 3 |
1 | 12 |
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| Environmental Atmospheric Science | |
| Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Pollution | |
| Air Quality | |
| Laboratory Methods in Atmospheric Sciences | |
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| Environmental Change | |
| Geography of Energy | |
| Resources and the Environment | |
| Workshop in Environmental Studies | |
| Environmental Justice | |
| Dynamic Modeling of Earth and Environmental Systems | |
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| Hydrogeology | |
| Environmental Geology | |
| Introduction to Geochemistry | |
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| Climate Change | |
| Global Change | |
| Global Science and Policy Making | |
| The Science and Politics of Global Climate Change | |
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| Biological Oceanography | |
| Chemical Oceanography | |
| Marine Pollution | |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
ENGS and ENST majors may not select this minor.