Environmental Science Minor

Goal 1: Students will develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the importance of the environment, the extent to which societal actions impact it, the need for sustainability, and how sustainability can be achieved.

Outcome 1.1: Students will be able to describe the basic environmental challenges facing the world today, their causes, and possible solutions.

Outcome 1.2: Students will be able to describe the scientific, ethical, and moral imperatives behind the need to protect and sustain the environment.

Goal 2: Students will develop a strong foundation in the physical and natural sciences, including environmental science, biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as quantitative skills such as statistics and computation.

Outcome 2.1: Students will be able to explain basic concepts in biology, general chemistry, and physics.

Outcome 2.2: Students will be able to apply quantitative and computer skills such as statistics and Geographic Information Systems to answer research questions and implement solutions.

Goal 3: Students will develop the skills needed for a successful career in Environmental Science, including presentation skills, networking, and familiarity with career paths in the field.

Outcome 3.1: Students will be able to communicate scientific research through written and oral formats.

Outcome 3.2: Students will be able to improve and apply their skills to real-world issues in an internship with environmental professionals.

The minor in environmental science requires completion of the following (along with their respective laboratory sections) and three additional courses representing at least two of the course groups (A, B and C).