Environmental Science, Minor
Students minoring in environmental science at Saint Louis University will learn how the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere interact with each other in the natural world, how human activities influence the environment, and how people are affected by the ever-changing environment.
Environmental science encompasses the study of Earth’s environment, which is comprised of these spheres, with emphasis on human interactions with them. The environmental science program is designed so students first gain a thorough foundation of knowledge in all spheres and then focus more on one or more sub-disciplines like soil, water, energy or climate change.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EAS 1430 | Introduction to the Solid Earth | 3 |
| EAS 1435 | Introduction to the Solid Earth Lab | 1 |
| EAS 1030 | Earth's Dynamic Environment II | 3 |
| EAS 1455 | Intro to Oceanography Lab | 1 |
| EAS 1080 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| EAS 2400 | Field Techniques in the Geosciences | 3 |
| Minor Elective Courses | ||
| Select seven to nine additional credits of EAS courses, such as: | 7-9 | |
EAS 2420 | Computer Applications in Earth Science | |
EAS 4280 | Environmental Geochemistry | |
| Total Credits | 21-23 | |
Continuation Standards
Students with a minor in environmental science must maintain a 2.00 GPA in their minor coursework.