Environmental Science, Minor
The Minor in Environmental Science, which can be combined with any major, requires a minimum of 24 hours.
Required courses include:
Minor and Minor-Related Courses
| ENV 101 | Environmental Issues and Foundations of Sustainability | 3 |
| EVS 101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| BIO 113 | Principles of Organismal Biology | 4 |
| BIO 222 | Ecology and Evolution | 4 |
| BIO 315 | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 |
Either of the following courses:
One course from the following list (students should carefully select this course to be applicable to their specific future employment or graduate school interests). Prerequisites apply:
| BIO 403 | Vertebrate Field Zoology | 4 |
| BIO 337 | Internship in Biology | 0-15 |
| CHM 264 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| ENV 345 | Environmental Politics | 3 |
| ENV 349 | Selected Topics inEnvironmental Studies | 3 |
| EVS 301 | Earth System Science | 4 |
| EVS 349 | Selected Topics in Environmental Science | 3 |
All students pursuing this minor are also strongly encouraged to complete the following:
- Seek a relevant summer internship (or significant practical experience/Maryville College Works) during their sophomore or junior summer by studying some aspect of ecology, biology, wildlife, fisheries, environmental science or earth sciences (geology, hydrology, soil science);
- Conduct a senior study involving some aspect of ecology, biology, wildlife, fisheries, environmental science or earth sciences (geology, hydrology, soil science). This may be coupled with a relevant summer internship;
- Seek additional electives to enhance their knowledge and skill set. Students and advisors may contact faculty in the Natural Sciences Division for guidance regarding recommended courses.