Why Minor in Environmental Science?

Environmental issues are becoming ever more prevalent in our lives as seen by daily articles in the nation's newspapers on a variety of issues related to environmental degradation, a rapidly growing human population, unsustainable use of resources, declines in biodiversity and human health and well being.

Knowledge of the fundamental issues behind these changes and the impacts to our society will be important in any field of study. Introductory courses in the environmental science and environmental studies programs count towards general education requirements. Many students choose to take these courses as they apply to real life issues for any field of study.

To graduate with a minor in environmental science students need to take: ESS 105, CHM 101, BIO 112 or GEO 105. BIO 207 is also required as well as eight semester hours in upper divisional courses in ESS, BIO or GEO or CHM.