The Environmental Science minor is a great asset for many majors. In the minor, you’ll get a foundation in biology and physical geology. You’ll also study chemistry and get a thorough introduction to environmental science. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of electives in biology, chemistry and geology.
The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
Environmental Science Minor
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL 171 & 171L | BIOLOGY I and BIOLOGY I LAB | 5 |
| BIOL 172 & 172L | BIOLOGY II and BIOLOGY II LAB | 5 |
| CHEM 121 & 121L | CHEMISTRY AND ITS ROLE IN SOCIETY and CHEMISTRY AND ITS ROLE IN SOCIETY LAB | 5 |
| ENVS 100 & 100L | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB | 5 |
| GEOS 100 & 100L | DISCOVERING GEOLOGY and DISCOVERING GEOLOGY LAB | 5 |
| GEOS 113 | THE EARTH'S CLIMATE AND WEATHER | 5 |
| Elective–choose one elective course at the 200-level or above in either BIOL, CHEM or GEOS, subject to approval by advisor or program director | 4-5 | |
| Total Credits | 34-35 | |