Minor in Environmental Science (22-24 credits)
This minor targets students with a primary interest in the physical sciences and an inclination to learn about environmental issues. Students completing this program will have made substantial progress toward fulfilling the requirements for majoring in Environmental Science, Chemistry or Geology.
It is strongly recommended that students consult with Prof. Shafiul Chowdhury, director of the Environmental Science program, at chowdhus@newpaltz.edu or 845-257-2618.
Note: Students must earn a grade of C- or better in all courses required for the Environmental Science minor.
Core courses....................................................16 credits
GLG201 Physical Geology (3)
GLG211 Physical Geology Lab (1)
CHE201 General Chemistry 1 (3)
CHE211 General Chemistry 1 Lab (1)
CHE202 General Chemistry 2 (3)
CHE212 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1)
EGS370 Intro to Environmental Science & Engineering (4)
Elective courses.............................................6-8 credits
GLG303 Geomorphology (4)
GLG311 Mineralogy-Crystallography (4)
GLG339 Natural Resources & Energy (3)
GLG346 Environmental Impact Assessment (3)
GLG407 Hydrogeology (4)
EGS475 Environmental Science Research Project 1 (3)
EGS476 Environmental Science Research Project 2 (3)
EGS477 Senior Seminar in Environmental Science (1)
CHE303 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (4)
CHE318 Organic Chemistry (3)
CHE306 Organic Chemistry Lab (1)
BIO340 Ecology (4)
GEO383 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (4)
GLG509 Water Resources Conservation & Management (3)
