Environmental Studies Major

Major Requirements

• ESTD 1100 - Introduction to Environmental Studies
• ESTD 1500 - Future Earth: Planetary Home Manual
• BIOL 1130 - Biodiversity and Conservation Biology (with Lab)
• ESTD 1850 - Campus Sustainability (or ESTD 3850 - Campus Sustainability)
• ESTD 3990 - Internship
• ESTD 3950 - Junior Seminar for Practicing Studying Environments
• ESTD 5950 - Senior Seminar: Problem Solving in Environmental Studies

Emphasis Area

Eight courses are required in an area of emphasis chosen by the student and approved by the director. At least three courses must be 3000-level or higher. These courses are to be proposed with an explanatory essay that serves as an application to the major. The eight courses must include courses spread across the five breadth areas as noted below.

Breadth areas:

1. Environment and Human Values
2. Quantitative Methods
3. Economics and Public Policy
4. Culture, Politics, and Economy
5. Natural and Physical Science

The three remaining courses may be any courses relevant to the approved emphasis.

Breadth Courses for Suggested/Sample Areas of Emphasis

NOTE: Additional courses, including special topics (1980/3980) may be applicable to the areas below. Please consult with the director.