ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MINOR  – 2003-05 Catalog
College of Science and Mathematics
Faculty Offices East (25), Room 229
(805) 756-2226

Students who complete a minor in Environmental Studies will be able to:

·        Analyze, explain, and evaluate environmental issues from both scientific/technical and social/political/economic perspectives.

·        Integrate and synthesize knowledge from multiple disciplines.

·        Explain and apply the methodologies and approaches that different disciplines bring to bear on complex problems.

·        Work productively and effectively with students from other disciplines and with other points of view.

·        Confront and grapple with real issues of contemporary significance.

·        Gain employment or pursue further study that emphasizes interdisciplinary knowledge and skills.

More information about the Environmental Studies Minor, including Subject Area Electives appropriate for students in each of the colleges, can be obtained from the College of Science and Mathematics Office in Building 25, Room 229C. Subject Area Electives must be approved in advance by an advisor for the minor.

  * Satisfies General Education requirement.

Units

Subject Area Electives

 

Select one course from each subject area. Electives must be approved in advance by an advisor for the minor. For students attending Earth Semester at Biosphere 2, see below for substitute coursework.

 

Biology and ecology: select one

4

BIO 112 (B5)*, 227 (B2)*, 301, 325; FNR 306, 319 (B5)*

 

Earth science: select  one

3-4

GEOG 250; GEOL 102 (B3)*; PHYS 313; PSC 201 (B5)*; SS 202

 

Energy and pollution: select  one

3-4

BRAE 348; ENVE 324, 330, 331;
ME 321; PHYS 310; PSC 320

 

Social, political, and ethical issues: select  one

3-4

CRP 404; ECON 431; HUM 303 (C4)*;
PHIL 340 (C4)*; POLS 325 (D5)*, 333;
REC 302; SOC 431

 

Environmental planning, management, and sustainability: select  one

3-4

AG 360; CRP 336; EDES 406; FNR 202;
GEOG 301 (D5)*, 333; LA 321

 

Elective

 

Choose one additional 300-400 level course from the above lists.

4

Capstone Course

4

AG/BUS/EDES/ENGR/HUM/SCM 350
  The Global Environment (F)*

 

 

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24-28

 

Biosphere 2.
For students attending Earth Semester at Biosphere 2, substitute the following courses for the Subject Area Electives and Elective. All students in the Environmental Studies Minor must complete the Capstone Course, The Global Environment.

SCM 365 Biosphere 2: Earth Systems Science

6

SCM 366 Biosphere 2: Conservation Biology

6

SCM 367 Biosphere 2: Human Role in Environmental Change

5

SCM 368 Biosphere 2: Independent Research in Environmental Science and Policy

3

SCM 369 Biosphere 2: Planetary Management Seminar and Laboratory

4