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250. Nautical Sciences. (3h) Provides the theoretical background necessary for operating vessels
at sea. In lectures, lab sessions, field trips, and student projects, Sea Education Association
captains introduce the principles fundamental to sailing vessel operations. Students learn and
apply essential concepts in general physics, astronomy, and meteorology. Offered only in conjunction
with the Sea Education Association program.
391, 392. Individual Study. (1.5h, 1.5h) Field study, internship, project or research investigation
carried out under the supervision of a member of the environmental program faculty. Pass/fail
or for a grade at the discretion of the instructor. Pass/fail is not an option if used as an elective
for the environmental science or environmental studies minor.
The following courses are required for the environmental science minor. For course descriptions,
see the relevant department’s listings in this Bulletin.
ENV 201. Environmental Issues. (3h)
CHM/PHY 120. Physics and Chemistry of the Environment. (4h)
ECN 150. Introduction to Economics (3h)
241. Natural Resource Economics. (3h)
A total of eighteen hours (including eight hours of elective courses) is required for the minor.
The following courses can serve as electives for the environmental science minor. Additional
elective courses may have been approved since publication of this bulletin. The program director
maintains a complete list of all approved elective courses. For course descriptions, see the
relevant department’s listings in this bulletin.
Electives for Environmental Science Minor
BIO 340. Ecology. (4h)
341. Marine Biology. (4h)
342. Aquatic Ecology. (4h)
343. Tropical Ecology. (3h)
347. Physiological Plant Ecology. (3h)
349S. Tropical Biodiversity. (4h)
350. Conservation Biology. (3h)
377. Community Ecology. (4h)
385. Oceanography. (3h)
386. Practical Oceanography. (4h)
CHM 334. Chemical Analysis. (4h)
ENV 250. Nautical Sciences. (3h)
391. Individual Study. (1.5h)
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