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Minor in Environmental Science

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Minor in Environmental Science

Minor in Environmental Science

DIVE DEEPER IN THE NATURAL WORLD

When you add a minor in environmental science to your biology studies, you will become more familiar with different organisms and ecological systems. Learn how those systems develop, sustain themselves, and react to environmental changes. This knowledge will enable you to assess the ecological issues of today’s world, and become a responsible citizen who can promote the common good.

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Course Requirements

Course Requirements:

BI 213: Organismal Diversity
BI 326 OR 403: Plant Ecology or Ecology
EV 300: Environmental Science
EV 350: Environmental Issues
For students who did not satisfy the core curriculum physical science requirement with CH 105, CH 105 is a required prerequisite for the minor.

*It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

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Here are a few other degrees available if you are interested in this field of study:
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