Minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Bachelor's degree
In Michigan Center (USA)
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Bachelor's degree
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Michigan center (USA)
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Different dates available
The Minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies is available as an elective to all students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University. Students completing the minor will gain knowledge and skills essential for understanding the biological and physical environment that is inhabited and influenced by humans; managing complex interactions between humans and natural systems; and understanding how policy-making impacts and shapes environmental and sustainability outcomes. The College of Natural Science is the primary administrative unit for the minor with support from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Communication Arts and Sciences, the Eli Broad College of Business, College of Engineering, and College of Social Science.
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Subjects
- Environmental Sustainability
- Systems
- Engineering
Course programme
Fundamentals of Soil Science
Environmental Pollutants in the Soil and Water
Ecological Problem Solving
Introduction to Meteorology
Insects, Globalization, and Sustainability
Applications of Environmental and Organismal Biology
Coupled Human and Natural Systems. Two of the following courses (5 to 8 credits):
Animal Agriculture and the Environment
Environmental Toxicology and Society
Special Topics in Communication
Introduction to Sustainability
Theoretical Foundations of Sustainability
History of Environmental Thought and Sustainability
Environmental Planning and Management
Environmental Economics
Corporate Environmental Management
Pests, Society and Environment
Principles of Environmental Engineering and Science
Geography of Environment and Health
Environmental History of North America
People and Environment (I)
Environment, Science and Health Reporting
Environmental Journalism Seminar
Applications in Environmental Studies
Packaging Sustainability
Advanced Seminar in Environmental Sociology
Nature and Environmental Writing
Environmental Policy and Law. One of the following courses (3 credits):
Exploring Environmental and Sustainability Issues and Policy Using Film
Environmental and Natural Resource Law
Natural Resource Policy
Biodiversity Conservation Policy and Practice
Environmental Law and Sustainability for Business: From Local to Global
Environmental Policy and Practice
Environmental Issues and Public Policy
Freshmen students who elect the RISE Option are required to complete Natural Science 192.
Minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies