Program Overview
Saint Louis University's environmental science minor provides a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's environment, focusing on human interactions with the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Students develop a foundation in various sub-disciplines, such as soil, water, energy, and climate change, through required and elective courses, preparing them for careers related to the environment. The program requires a 2.00 GPA in minor coursework.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
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 comprises these spheres, with emphasis on human interactions with them. SLU's 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.
Outline:
Required Courses:
- EAS 1430 Introduction to the Solid Earth (3 credits)
- EAS 1435 Introduction to the Solid Earth Lab (1 credit)
- EAS 1030 Earth's Dynamic Environment II (3 credits)
- EAS 1455 Intro to Oceanography Lab (1 credit)
- EAS 1080 Introduction to Environmental Science (3 credits)
- EAS 2400 Field Techniques in the Geosciences (3 credits)
Minor Elective Courses:
- Select seven to nine additional credits of EAS courses, such as:
- EAS 2420 Computer Applications in Earth Science
Other:
- Students with a minor in environmental science must maintain a 2.00 GPA in their minor coursework.
