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  Minor in Environmental Studies

      30 Units

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      Environmental studies delve into some of the most significant issues of our day, such as anthropogenic climate change, urban pollution and possible threats to human health. You learn how to use applied research tools and management principles that can be applied in a variety of areas, such as conducting environmental impact assessments and resource management.

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      The table below includes only discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on including a minor in your degree.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendar for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                  Title                                                          Units  
        Compulsory courses                                                                 
        BIO 1131              Introduction to Organismal Biology                             3 Units
        ECO 1104              Introduction to Microeconomics                                 3 Units
        ENV 1101              Global Environmental Challenges                                3 Units
        GEG 1301              The Physical Environment                                       3 Units
        ENV 2301              History of Environmental Thought                               3 Units
        GEG 2320              GIS and the Digital Earth                                      3 Units
        ENV 3321              Human and Policy Dimensions of Environmental Change            3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                   
        3 course units from:  3 Units                                                      
          BIO 2129            Ecology                                                               
          ECO 2118            Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resources Economics         
          POL 1102            Politics and Globalization                                            
        6 course units from:  6 Units                                                      
          ENV 3101            Legal Context of Environmental Issues                                 
          ENV 3303            Health Geography                                                      
          GEG 3107            Geography of Polar Regions                                            
          GEG 3302            Natural Resource and Environmental Management                         
        Total:                30 Units                                                     
        
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