Environmental Science, Minor
Students minoring in environmental science at Â鶹´«Ã½ will learn how the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere interact with each other in the natural world, how human activities influence the environment and how people are affected by the ever-changing environment.
Environmental science encompasses the study of Earth’s environment, which comprises these spheres, with emphasis on human interactions with them. SLU's environmental science program is designed so students first gain a thorough foundation of knowledge in all spheres and then focus more on one or more sub-disciplines like soil, water, energy or climate change.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ·¡´¡³§Ìý1430 | Introduction to the Solid Earth | 3 |
| ·¡´¡³§Ìý1435 | Introduction to the Solid Earth Lab | 1 |
| ·¡´¡³§Ìý1030 | Earth's Dynamic Environment II | 3 |
| ·¡´¡³§Ìý1455 | Intro to Oceanography Lab | 1 |
| ·¡´¡³§Ìý1080 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| ·¡´¡³§Ìý2400 | Field Techniques in the Geosciences | 3 |
| Minor Elective Courses | ||
| Select seven to nine additional credits of EAS courses, such as: | 7-9 | |
·¡´¡³§Ìý2420 | Computer Applications in Earth Science | |
·¡´¡³§Ìý4280 | Environmental Geochemistry | |
| Total Credits | 21-23 | |
Continuation Standards
Students with a minor in environmental science must maintain a 2.00 GPA in their minor coursework.