Earth and Environmental Sciences Minor Requirements
Note: The Earth and Environmental Sciences minor is not open to Environmental Sciences or Geosciences majors.
PLEASE NOTE: The course requirements and name (formerly Environmental Geology) for this minor were changed as of June 1, 2009. All students enrolled in the minor after this date, including all Fall 2009 incoming students, must satisfy the new requirements listed here. Students enrolled in the minor prior to June 1, 2009 may elect to satisfy the new or previous requirements. Please see your GEMS academic advsior for details.
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Geosciences (20 Credits) | |||
| ENV-100 | Introduction to Environmental Sciences |
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| GEO-100 | Earth Systems Science |
3 | |
| GEO-102 | Earth Materials and Processes Lab |
1 | |
| GEO-350 | Soils and Surficial Processes |
4 | |
| GEO-407 | Hydrology and Water Resources |
4 | |
| MAR-210 | Marine Life Through Time |
4 | |
Elective (3-4 Credits) Select one course from the following: | |||
| ENV-200 | Statistical and Computer Applications in the Natural Sciences |
4 | |
| ENV-205 | Introduction to Geographical Information Systems |
3 | |
| ENV-350 | Principles of Environmental Toxicology |
3 | |
| ENV-375 | Environmental Biogeochemistry |
3 | |
| GEO-168 | Mesozoic Ruling Reptiles |
3 | |
| GEO-201 | Elements of Mineralogy |
4 | |
| GEO-306 | Sedimentology and Stratigraphy |
4 | |
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 23-24
Please see the Academic Catalogs for more information, including course descriptions.
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