Environmental & Health Sciences Minors
Adventure Education Minor
Required Courses |
Credits |
|
Minimum of one OER Basic Skills Course |
.5-3 |
__________ |
Choice of: Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Intro to River Kayaking, Fly-fishing, Hiking & Camping, Rock Climbing, Ropes Course, Orienteering, Whitewater Kayaking, Coastal Kayaking, Ice Climbing, Advanced Rock Craft, Wilderness Canoe Touring, Winter Expedition.
One Instructor - Level OER |
2 |
|
Choice of: Rock Climbing Instructor, Ropes Course Leadership, Coastal Kayak Guide Training
Additional Required Courses |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Introduction to Outdoor Education |
4 |
__________ |
|
Backpacking |
1 |
__________ |
|
Wilderness First Responder |
4 |
__________ |
|
Advanced Backpacking |
2 |
__________ |
|
Adventure Education Theory & Practice |
3 |
__________ |
|
Wilderness Leadership Techniques |
4 |
__________ |
|
Total |
|
20.5-23 |
|
Biology Minor
Required Courses |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Introduction to Biology: Ecology and Evolution |
4 |
__________ |
|
Introduction to Biology: Cells and Genetic Basis of Life |
4 |
__________ |
|
Plus a minimum of 16 biology credits to consist of four 2000-level or higher biology courses of which at least two are at the 3000-4000 level.
Total |
|
24 |
|
Chemistry Minor
Required Courses |
Credits |
Semester |
|
General Chemistry I |
4 |
__________ |
|
General Chemistry II |
4 |
__________ |
|
CHE-XXXX |
Two additional upper-level CHE courses |
8 |
__________ |
Introduction to Environmental Problems |
3 |
__________ |
|
Total |
|
19 |
|
A chemistry minor is not allowed for students who are seeking a B.S. degree in: 1) integrated environmental science or 2) biology.
Environmental Education Minor
Required Courses |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Introduction to Earth Science |
4 |
__________ |
|
Introduction to Environmental Problems |
3 |
__________ |
|
Environmental Interpretation |
3 |
__________ |
|
Global Environmental Issues |
3 |
__________ |
|
ENV-XXXX |
One additional upper-level ENV course |
3 |
__________ |
Learning in the Outdoors |
4 |
__________ |
|
Total |
|
20 |
|
Natural Resources Minor
Required Courses |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Introduction to Earth Science |
4 |
__________ |
|
Introduction to Environmental Problems |
3 |
__________ |
|
Water Resources |
3 |
__________ |
|
Energy and Mineral Resources |
3 |
__________ |
|
ENV-XXXX |
Two additional upper-level ENV courses |
6 |
__________ |
Total |
|
19 |
|
The Department of Environmental and Health Sciences offers courses with the following designators: AHS (allied health science), BIO (biology), CHE (chemistry), ENV (environmental science), GEY (geology), OER (outdoor education and recreation), PED (physical education), PHY (physics), and SCI (science). See full course descriptions.