Environmental Science and Management, Minor
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Program Description
The Environmental Science and Management, Minor equips students from any major with foundational knowledge of human interactions with the Earth and living systems. This minor enhances understanding of environmental processes and management strategies, thereby providing valuable skills for graduate study and careers in environmental science and related fields.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 22 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 11 Credits | |
| Required Courses | ||
| ENVT 1110 | Introduction to Environmental Science and Management | 3 |
| ENVT 2560 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| ENVT 2710 | Careers in the Earth Sciences | 1 |
| ENVT 3850 | Environmental Policy and Law (WE) | 4 |
| 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 7 credits must be 3000-level or higher. | 11 | |
| Environmental Science and Management | ||
| Environmental Worker Safety (3) | ||
| Hazardous Materials Emergency Response (3) | ||
| Environmental Lab and Sampling (3) | ||
| Introduction to Soils (4) | ||
| Environmental Toxicology (3) | ||
| Water Quality and Reclamation (4) | ||
| Environmental Microbiology (4) | ||
| Hydraulics of Water (3) | ||
| Water Resources Management (3) | ||
| Environmental Management and Reporting (3) (WE) | ||
| Site Investigation (3) | ||
| Land Use Planning (3) | ||
| Natural Resources Management (3) | ||
| Applied Hydrology (4) | ||
| Energy Use on Earth (3) | ||
| Ecological Foundations in Restoration (4) | ||
| Geologic Environmental Internship (1-3) | ||
| Special Projects in Environmental Management (1-3) | ||
| Geography | ||
| Sustainability and Environment (undefined) | ||
| Environmental Remote Sensing (4) | ||
| 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 (4) | ||
| Geology | ||
| Introduction to Geology (3) | ||
or GEO 1030 | Natural Disasters and the Environment | |
or GEO 1040 | The Dinosaurian World | |
or GEO 1050 | Geology of National Parks | |
| Introduction to Geology Laboratory (1) | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography (3) | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory (1) | ||
| Environmental Geochemistry (3) | ||
| Isotope Geochemistry (3) | ||
| Isotope Geochemistry Laboratory (1) | ||
| Geologic Hazards and Geologic Hazards Laboratory (4) | ||
| Geomorphology and Geomorphology Lab (5) | ||
| At most 4 credits of the following may be used towards elective requirements: | ||
| Hydrogeology (4) | ||
| Environmental Biology (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 Science and Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENVT 2710 | Careers in the Earth Sciences | 1 |
| ENVT 2560 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENVT 3850 | Environmental Policy and Law | 4 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| Minor Elective | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Minor Elective | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 22 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze interactions between natural systems and human activities.
- Synthesize ideas and data from multiple disciplines to address complex environmental challenges.
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