Environmental Studies Concentration

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Coordinator: David Szlag (Chemistry)

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:

Environmental studies concentration suggested coursework

Core course

ENV 3080 - Introduction to Environmental Studies (4)

Sixteen credits of coursework:

Sixteen credits of coursework at the 3000 level or above selected from at least three rubrics (including ENV).

Recommended courses outside the ENV rubric include:

AN 3720 - Human Adaptation to Change in Climate (4)
BIO 3330 - Ecology (5)
BIO 3332 - Field Biology (4)
BIO 3362 - Permaculture (4)
BIO 3312 - Field Botany (4)
CHM 4100 - Environmental Chemistry (3)
CHM 4120 - Atmospheric Chemistry (3)
CHM 4130 - Environmental Aquatic Chemistry (3)
PS 3305 - Public Administration (4)
PS 3310 - American Public Policy (4)
PS 3730 - Global Environmental Governance (4)
AN 3133 - 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 two semesters prior to graduation. Consult the program coordinator for details about course sequences and scheduling. See course descriptions for ENV course offerings.