Minors In Environmental Science
Environmental Science also houses the Geology minor. Non-majors can select a minor in Environmental Science.
Geology Minor
The Geology minor requires 20 hours of coursework. It was designed to give prepare students for future work in geology, whether in their careers or graduate school. It prepares students by supplying a good foundation and work in important areas of intersection with Geology, such as water, the environment, and soil.
| Course Listing | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 1401 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 1402 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 3411 | Hydrogeology | 4 |
| GEOL 3450 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 3460 | Geomorphology | 4 |
Environmental Science Minor (for non-majors)
The Environmental Science minor is designed for students who wish to explore and receive a comprehensive education in a natural science that covers topics and issues of local, national, and global importance on air, soil, and water resources.
| Course Listing | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| METR 1325 | Natural Hazards | 4 |
| ENSC 1410 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| ENSC/BIOL 3410 | Soil Conservation and Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL/CHEM/GEOL/METR | Advanced Elective | 3 |
| ENSC/BIOL 4460 | Research in Water Quality | 4 |
Total hours in minor: 19 hours