Environmental Geoscience Minor OR3326
College of Arts and Sciences
Geological Sciences Department
Clippinger Laboratories 316
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1101
Fax: 740.593.0486
geological.sciences@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/geology
Alycia Stigall, contact person
stigall@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Environmental Geosciences provides the opportunity to gain a broad overview of the geological aspects of environmental science, particularly surface processes such as rivers and mass wasting, surface and groundwater resources and analysis, geochemical processes, pollution and sustainability issues. Students are offered a range of electives so that students can customize their coursework to optimize learning about specific aspects of environmental geoscience. This minor can greatly benefit students planning to pursue careers in environmental science, remediation, and policy because students gain experience with groundwater and surface water processes that are critical habitats for life and critical resources for human populations and sustainability initiatives.
Admissions Information: Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Major/Minor/Certificate Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Students completing the environmental geoscience minor will develop skills and training that will enhance their opportunities to purse graduate work in environmental science, pursue employment within environmental consulting and management, environmental science, and environmental policy development.
Requirements
Completion of a minimum of 19 credit hours within the following categories:
