Environmental Science and Management, Minor
The Environmental Science and Management Minor offers an introduction into the interrelationships between how humans interact with the Earth and other living things. The minor provides supplemental knowledge and skills for graduate programs and careers related to environmental science and management.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 10 Credits | |
| Required Courses | ||
| ENVT 1110 | Introduction to Environmental Management PP | 3 |
| ENVT 2560 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| ENVT 2710 | Environmental Careers | 1 |
| ENVT 3850 | Environmental Policy WE | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 11 Credits | |
| Complete at least 11 credits from the following list, at least six need to have an ENVT designation. In addition, at least eight credits must be 3000-level or higher. | 11 | |
| Environmental Science and Management | ||
| Environmental Worker Safety (3) | ||
| Environmental Microbiology (3) | ||
| Environmental Lab and Sampling (3) | ||
| Hazardous Materials Emergency Response (3) | ||
| Introduction to Soils (4) | ||
| Environmental Toxicology (3) | ||
| Water Quality and Reclamation (undefined) | ||
| Environmental Law (3) | ||
| Environmental Reporting WE (3) | ||
| Hydraulics of Water (3) | ||
| Water Resources Management (3) | ||
| Environmental Management Systems (3) | ||
| Site Investigation (3) | ||
| Land Use Planning (3) | ||
| Applied Hydrology WE (4) | ||
| Energy Use on Earth GI (3) | ||
| Geologic Environmental Internship (1-3) | ||
| Special Projects in Environmental Management (1-3) | ||
| Geography | ||
| Sustainability and Environment SS (undefined) | ||
| Environmental Remote Sensing (3) | ||
| Geospatial Data Science (3) | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (4) | ||
| Advanced Geographic Information Systems (4) | ||
| Wetland Studies (3) | ||
| Wetland Studies Laboratory (1) | ||
| Geospatial Field Methods (3) | ||
| Geology | ||
| Introduction to Geology PP (3) | ||
or GEO 1030 | Natural Disasters and the Environment PP | |
or GEO 1040 | The Dinosaurian World PP | |
or GEO 1050 | Geology of National Parks PP | |
| Introduction to Geology Laboratory (1) | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography PP (3) | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory (1) | ||
| Environmental Geochemistry (3) | ||
| Isotope Geochemistry (3) | ||
| Isotope Geochemistry Laboratory (1) | ||
| Geologic Hazards and Geologic Hazards Laboratory (4) | ||
| Geomorphology WE and Geomorphology Lab (4) | ||
| At most 4 credits of the following may be used towards elective requirements: | ||
| Hydrogeology (4) | ||
| Environmental Biology BB (3) | ||
| General Ecology (3) | ||
| Conservation Biology (3) | ||
| Plant Ecology (3) | ||
| Environmental Chemistry (3) | ||
| Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (1) | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Studies (3) | ||
| Or other electives approved by the chair of the Earth Science Department | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Grade of C- or higher in all courses used to satisfy requirements of the minor.
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 | |
| ENVT 1110 | Introduction to Environmental Management PP | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENVT 2710 | Environmental Careers | 1 |
| ENVT 2560 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENVT 3850 | Environmental Policy WE | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| Minor Elective | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Minor Elective | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |