This minor explores the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and ultimate fate of chemical species within natural systems, including water, soil, and air. Emphasis is placed on understanding the chemical processes that influence environmental quality and the impact of human activity on these natural systems.
Required Courses:
Choose 9 credit hours (at least 3 MUST be 3000 level or above):
- EAS 3110 Resources, Energy, and the Environment (3-0-3) Fall
- EAS 4221 Environmental Geochemistry Lab (0-3-1) Fall
- EAS 4420 Environmental Field Methods (3-1-4) Spring
- EAS 4610 Earth System Modeling (3-0-3) Fall
- EAS 4602 Biogeochemical Cycles (3-0-3) Spring
- EAS 4795 Groundwater Hydrology (3-0-3) *not currently being offered, equivalent course in CEE
- EAS 4699 Undergraduate Research (max 3 credit hours toward minor) (3-0-3)
- *EAS 4803 Special Topics – If approved in advance by the EAS Undergraduate Advisors