Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies Concentration Suggested Coursework

The concentration in Environmental Studies introduces students to the newer interdisciplinary perspectives needed to address today’s environmental problems. Short- and long-range implications of human activities are analyzed, with emphasis on the technical and scientific issues.

Requirements for the concentration are a minimum of 28 credits in a planned and approved program of advanced courses built on introductory work in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Typically, the 28 credits would include:

Core Course

• course Introduction to Environmental Studies (4)

Elective Courses

16 credits of coursework at the 3000 level or above selected from at least 3 subjects (including ENV).

Recommended courses outside the ENV subject include:

• course Ecology (5)

• course Field Biology (4)

• course Permaculture (4)

• course Field Botany (4)

• course Environmental Chemistry (3)

• course Atmospheric Chemistry (3)

• course Environmental Aquatic Chemistry (3)

• course Public Administration (4)

• course American Public Policy (4)

• course Global Environmental Governance (4)

• course The Food Quest (4)

Additional Information

At least 16 credits must be in non-duplicative coursework with another major.

A Concentration/Minor Authorization Form with an approved set of courses must be filed at least 2 semesters prior to graduation. Consult the Program Coordinator for details about course sequences and scheduling. See course descriptions for ENV course offerings.