Environmental Science, Minor

The Minor in Environmental Science, which can be combined with any major, requires a minimum of 22 hours.

Required courses include:

Minor and Minor-Related Courses

EVS 117	Introduction to Environmental Science	4
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:

CHM 111	Fundamentals of Chemistry	4
	Or
CHM 121	General Chemistry I	4

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 337	Internship in Chemistry	0-15
CHM 264	Analytical Chemistry	4
ENV 345	Environmental Politics	3
ENV 349	Selected Topics in Environmental Studies	3
EVS 310	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:

1. 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);
2. 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;
3. 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.