The environmental science minor provides you with training in environmental sciences that can be tailored to your needs and professional goals. You can study a variety of courses that give you a wide understanding of the natural and social systems and how they interact. This minor pairs well with these disciplines: education, psychology, biology, biochemistry, and similar disciplines. This minor is flexible and will provide you with valuable knowledge and experience in environmental studies.
One of the courses I teach is called Field Biology, a summer course that includes a week long wilderness expedition. It is amazing to see the transformation in students when the distractions of everyday life are gone and all that is left is water, trees, and God.
What will I learn?
You will conduct research and learn to combine the application of economics and business to issues associated with the environment and the use of natural resources.
BIO 2116
Animal Biology
Comparative study of structure and function of key animal phyla with an overview of the medical, ecological and economic impact of animals.Three lectures and one two-hour lab per week. A $200 laboratory fee required.
BIO 3175
Ecology
Basic concepts of ecology of population, communities and ecosystems, Analysis and synthesis of the interrelatedness of the living and non-living factors in the environment. Three lectures and one two-hour lab per week. A $200 laboratory fee required.
BIO 3215
Plant Biology
Overview of plant structure, function, growth and development and an introduction to plant genetics and biotechnology. Plant ecology and distribution are integrated into a survey of the plant taxa.
BIO 1011
Principles of Biology I
A foundational course for science and preprofessional majors that includes introductory molecular and cellular structure and function, cellular and species continuity and introductory physiology. Intended for biochemistry, biology, engineering, health sciences, kinesiology, mathematics education, nursing or physical education majors or coaching minors. A $200 laboratory fee required.
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