ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES MINOR – 2005-07 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
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* Satisfies General Education requirement. |
Units |
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Subject Area Electives |
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Select one course from each subject area. Electives must be approved in
advance by an advisor for the minor. |
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Biology and ecology: select
one |
4 |
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BIO 112 (B5)*, 227 (B2)*, 301,
325; FNR 306, 319 (B5)* |
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Earth science: select one |
3-4 |
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GEOG 250; GEOL 102 (B3)*; PHYS
313; PSC 201 (B5)*; SS 202 |
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Energy and pollution: select
one |
3-4 |
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BRAE 348 (F)*; ENVE 324 (F)*,
330, 331; |
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Social, political, and
ethical issues: select one |
3-4 |
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CRP 404; ECON 431; HUM 303
(C4)*; |
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Environmental planning,
management, and sustainability: select one |
3-4 |
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AG 360; CRP 336; EDES 406; FNR
202; |
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Elective |
4 |
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Choose one additional 300-400
level course from the above lists. |
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Capstone Course |
4 |
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