Earth and Atmospheric SciencesMinor

The Earth and Atmospheric is no longer offered. Students who declared this major before Fall 2022 will be able to complete their course of study.

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Six courses will comprise the minor in earth and atmospheric sciences. Courses are completed in three categories: Core Courses, Intermediate Courses (200 level +), and Earth and Atmospheric Sciences electives.

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Core Courses (2 courses A and B)

A. ENVS 130: Environmental Sciences (or AP Credit) and ENVS 131: Introduction to ENVS Field Studies: The introductory course will develop core interdisciplinary theories of environmental sciences that will provide the foundation for advanced study of complex systems.

B. ENVS 331: Earth Systems Science: The earth systems science course is a study of how atmospheric, oceanic and continental processes produce the characteristics of the planet, how this synergy has changed in the past and how human activity affects earth systems. (Required course for all minors)

Intermediate 200-Level Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (one course)

Students are required to develop a foundation in the theories and concepts of earth and atmospheric sciences.

• ENVS 222: Evolution of the Earth with Lab
• ENVS 229: Atmospheric Sciences with Lab
• ENVS 230: Fundamentals of Geology with Lab
• ENVS 235: Environmental Geology

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Electives (three additional courses)

Students will complete elective courses in their area interest in consultation with their advisor.

• ENVS 222: Evolution of the Earth with Lab
• ENVS 229: Atmospheric Sciences with Lab
• ENVS 230: Fundamentals of Geology with Lab
• ENVS 235: Environmental Geology
• ENVS 241/242: Modern and Ancient Tropical Environments [GEOL OX 220N]
• ENVS 250: Cartography and GIS
• ENVS 321: Geology and Human Health
• ENVS 325: Energy and Climate Change
• ENVS/CHEM 328: Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry
• ENVS 330: Climatology
• ENVS 342:Barrier Islands
• ENVS 346: Geological Origins of Landscapes with Lab
• ENVS 348: Sustainable Water Resources with Lab
• ENVS 361: Ecosystems Through Time
• ENVS 385: Special Topics courses may apply towards the minor (must be preapproved)
• ENVS 410: Extinctions

One of the following courses (3-4 credit hours) may also be used to fulfill an elective for the minor (must be preapproved).

• ENVS 399/399W: Intro to Independent Research (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Topics)
• ENVS 494/494W: Individual Research (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Topics)
• ENVS 498/498W: Individual Directed Reading (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Topics)
• ENVS 499/499W: Advanced Independent Research (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Topics)