Environmental Science is one of the most versatile fields of study you
can pursue. The environmental science minor enhances any major and opens
the door to many opportunities for potential careers. This program
encourages you to take advantage of the rich local opportunities in the
sciences. You'll gain a fundamental understanding of core
environmental science concepts and engage in collaborative, applied,
active, and project-based learning activities.
Required Courses
Students must complete 16 units from the courses below in order to
fulfill the requirements of the Environmental Science Minor; at least 12
of these units (including 8 or more upper-division units) must be unique
to the minor and may not be used in fulfillment of other majors, minors,
or concentrations.
Complete 4 to 8 units from the following courses:
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ENVS 101: Energy and Sustainability (4 units)
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ENVS 105: Climate Science (4 units)
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ENVS 201: Intro to Environmental Science (4 units)
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ENVS 272: The Atmosphere (2 units)
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ENVS 282: Mtry Bay:Case Sty Env Sci &Pol (4 units)
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BIO 230:
Environmental Biology (4 units)
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PHYS 121/L: Integrated Physical Science (4 units)
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GEOL 260: Geology/Hydrology (4 units)
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Or other appropriate lower-division course completed at a community
college
Complete 8 to 12 units from the following courses:
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ENVS 300: Critical Thinking & Communication in Environmental Science (4
units)
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ENVS 303/L: Calif Transect Orientation (5 units)
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ENVS 315: Soils and the Environment (4 units)
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ENVS 332: Intro to GIS/GPS (4 units)
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ENVS 350: Quantitative Field Methods (4 units)
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ENVS 355: Environmental Monitoring (4 units)
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ENVS 370: Environmental Wildlands Studies (4 units)
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ENVS 371: Environmental Field Survey (4 units)
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ENVS 394: Junior Internship (2-4 units)
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ENVS 395: Special Topics (1-4 units)
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ENVS 397: Independent Study (1-6 units)
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ENVS 436: Rmt Sns/Image Process (4 units)
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ENVS 440: Environmental Modeling (4 units)
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ENVS 441/L: Global Biogeochemical Cycles (4 units)
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ENVS 442
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ENVS 495: Special Topics (1-6 units)
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ENVS 497: Independent Study (1-6 units)
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GEOL 360: Geomorphic Systems (4 units)
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GEOL 460: River Hydrology, Assmt&Monitor (4 units)
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BIO 342:
Plant Communities of CA (4 units)
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BIO 448:
Freshwater Ecology (4 units)
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CHEM 350: Analytical & Instrumental Chemistry (4 units)
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PHYS 330: Robotics for Ecological Research (4 units)
Learning Outcomes
Science Foundations
Students apply scientific principles and methods to the study of some
aspect of the major physical or biological processes underlying the
environment.
Applied Environmental Science
Students apply advanced scientific concepts in a laboratory or field
setting to describe, analyze, and solve complex environmental problems.