Environmental Studies, Minor
Environmental Studies explores the complex links between human culture and the natural world. The program challenges students to critically examine both the ecological and social context of environmental issues and the numerous connections between natural and social systems, from local to global scales. It is undeniable that humans have a profound impact on the environment. To have the greatest positive influence, we must seek knowledge of the structure and function of natural systems, as well as an understanding of how culture affects the way we perceive nature.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 3 Credits | |
| ENST 3000 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 15 Credits | |
| Electives | ||
| Choose 6 credits from the following courses in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences or the Woodbury School of Business. | 6 | |
| Culture Ecology and Health (3) | ||
| Biology and Culture (3) | ||
| Communicating in Environments (3) | ||
| The Culture of Nature and Technology (3) | ||
| Wilderness and Environmental Writing (3) | ||
| Environmental History of the United States (3) | ||
| Environmental Ethics (3) | ||
| Environmental Aesthetics (3) | ||
or HUM 4300 | Environmental Aesthetics | |
| The Ethics of Human/Animal Relationships (3) | ||
or SOC 3800 | Animals and Society | |
| Environmental Sociology (3) | ||
or SOC 3520 | Environmental Sociology | |
| Environmental Economics (3) | ||
Any other advisor approved courses | ||
| Choose 6 credits from the following courses in the College of Science. 3 of these credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. | 6 | |
| Biology | ||
| General Biology BB (3) | ||
| College Biology I BB and College Biology I Laboratory (5) | ||
| College Biology II and College Biology II Laboratory (4) | ||
| Environmental Biology BB (3) | ||
| General Ecology (3) | ||
| Conservation Biology (3) | ||
| Environmental Law (3) | ||
| Freshwater Ecology (4) | ||
| Ethical Issues in Biology WE (2) | ||
| Botany | ||
| Field Botany BB (3) | ||
| Flora of Utah BB (3) | ||
| Ethnobotany WE (4) | ||
| Plant Ecology (3) | ||
| Native Trees and Shrubs of Utah (3) | ||
| Introduction to Grasses (3) | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry (4) | ||
| Environmental Chemistry (3) | ||
| Radiochemistry (3) | ||
| Environmental Management | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Management PP (3) | ||
| Environmental Microbiology (3) | ||
| Hazardous Materials Emergency Response (3) | ||
| Environmental Health (3) | ||
| Introduction to Soils (4) | ||
| Water Quality and Reclamation (4) | ||
| Environmental Law (3) | ||
| Water Resources Management (3) | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (4) | ||
| Land Use Planning (3) | ||
| Natural Resources Management (3) | ||
| Energy Use on Earth GI (3) | ||
| Geology | ||
GEO 1020 | (3) | |
| Introduction to Oceanography PP (3) | ||
| Historical Geology (3) | ||
| Environmental Geochemistry (3) | ||
| Geologic Hazards (3) | ||
| Geomorphology WE and Geomorphology Lab (4) | ||
| Paleontology (4) | ||
| Geography | ||
| Introduction to Physical Geography PP (3) | ||
| Environmental Remote Sensing (3) | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (4) | ||
| Advanced Geographic Information Systems (4) | ||
| Wetland Studies (3) | ||
| Environmental History of the United States (3) | ||
| Meterology | ||
| Introduction to Meteorology PP (3) | ||
| Climate and the Earth System (3) | ||
| Physics | ||
| Energy You and the Environment PP (3) | ||
| Energy Use on Earth GI (3) | ||
| Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Foundations of Recreation (3) | ||
| Leave No Trace Trainer (1) | ||
| Ethical Concerns in Recreation GI (3) | ||
| Outdoor Leadership and Management Practicum (2) | ||
| Natural Resource and Protected Area Management (3) | ||
| Zoology | ||
| Vertebrate Zoology and Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory (4) | ||
| Invertebrate Zoology and Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory (4) | ||
| Herpetology and Herpetology Laboratory (4) | ||
| Entomology and Entomology Laboratory (4) | ||
| Mammalogy and Mammalogy Laboratory (4) | ||
| Animal Behavior (3) | ||
| Ornithology (4) | ||
| Choose an additional 3 credits from any of the courses listed above – OR – complete 3 hours of research credits, service project credits, or internship credits | 3 | |
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENST 3000 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 3 |
| Core Elective - Choose one elective from College of Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Core Elective - Choose one elective from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences or the Woodbury School of Business | 3 | |
| Core Elective - Choose one elective from the College of Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Core Elective - Choose one elective from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences or the Woodbury School of Business | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Core Elective - See list | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |