Environmental Studies Minor
Students who complete a minor in Environmental Studies will be able to:
- Analyze, explain, and evaluate environmental issues from both scientific/technical and social/political/economic perspectives.
- Integrate and synthesize knowledge from multiple disciplines.
- Explain and apply the methodologies and approaches that different disciplines bring to bear on complex problems.
- Work productively and effectively with students from other disciplines and with other points of view.
- Confront and grapple with real issues of contemporary significance.
- Gain employment or pursue further study that emphasizes interdisciplinary knowledge and skills.
Subject Area Electives
Subject Area Electives must be approved in advance by the coordinator for the minor. Refer to the table below to identify the environmental studies minor coordinator for your college.
Environmental Studies Coordinators
College | Coordinator | phone | Office | |
---|---|---|---|---|
CAFES | Nicholas Williams | nwilli37@calpoly.edu | 805-756-5016 | 181-315 |
CAED | Margot McDonald | mmcdonal@calpoly.edu | 805-756-1316 |
05-218 |
OCOB | Aric Shafran | ashafran@calpoly.edu | 805-756-2955 | 03-407A |
CENG | Paul Anderson | pander14@calpoly.edu | 805-756-7178 | 14-222 |
CLA | G. Andrew Fricker | africker@calpoly.edu |
805-756-1150 |
47-12P |
BCSM | Dena Grossenbacher | dgrossen@calpoly.edu | 805-756-2135 | 33-376 |
Environmental Studies Minor Coursework
Please refer to the catalog for the most up-to-date minor requirements
Environmental Studies Minor Worksheet and Declaration Form
Environmental Studies Minor Worksheet - provided for information only and to use as a worksheet. Students may also use this form to request course substitutions once they are accepted into the minor.
- ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MINOR WORKSHEET - Catalog Year 19 - Current
- ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MINOR WORKSHEET - Catalog Year 17 - 19
Once you have identified the courses you would like to take and made sure you plan to take all the appropriate pre-requisites, then fill out the appropriate minor declaration /course substitution form:
Environmental Studies Minor Declaration Form by College
If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Biology Front Office at biosci@calpoly.edu.