Minor in Sustainability
As the world faces tremendous challenges and threats to its own sustainability -- including climate change, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, loss of biodiversity, poverty, hunger, and gender equality -- the importance of sustainable economic and social development is increasingly prioritized by organizations, governments, and citizens globally. The Minor in Sustainability provides students with a broad understanding of the principles of sustainability and the tools and techniques used for assessment and mitigation of issues in economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
A total of 15 credits are required to earn the Minor in Sustainability. Three required courses (9 hours) will introduce students to the social, political, and technical dimensions of sustainability. Two elective courses (6 hours) will allow students to focus in sustainability application areas of their choice while taking courses that are consistent with their level of preparation in their major degree program.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENVE 201 | Earth Environ Sci (Earth and Environmental Science; submitted as a new course proposal 11/18/20) | 3 |
| PS 329 | Environmental Politics and Policy | 3 |
| or PS 338 | Energy Policy | |
| FDSN 314 | Sustainable Food Systems | 3 |
| or SAM 504 | Industrial Ecology and the Circular Economy | |
| Select a minimum of two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Basics of Building Simulation in the Built Environment I | 3 | |
| Basics of Building Simulation in the Built Environment II | 3 | |
| Integrated Building Delivery Practice/BIM | 3 | |
| Planning Law and Land Policy | 3 | |
| Building Science 1 | 3 | |
| Energy Conservation in Buildings 1 | 3 | |
| Net Zero Energy Building Design I | 3 | |
| Net Zero Energy Building Design II | 3 | |
| Energy, Environment, and Economics 1 | 3 | |
| Science of Climate Change | 3 | |
| Environmental Chemistry | 3 | |
| Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drives 1 | 4 | |
| Power System Analysis 1 | 3 | |
| Energy Harvesting 1 | 3 | |
| Elements of Sustainable Energy 1 | 3 | |
| Environmental Policy | 3 | |
| Environmental Law | 3 | |
| ESG Analytics and Management | 3 | |
| Industrial Ecology and the Circular Economy | 3 | |
| Sustainable Energy Systems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Water Resources Engineering 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Design 1 | 3 | |
| Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety | 3 | |
| Water and Wastewater Engineering 1 | 3 | |
| Global Environmental Change and Sustainability Analysis | 3 | |
| Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage | 3 | |
| Introduction to Air Pollution Control 1 | 3 | |
| Food Plant Operations | 3 | |
| Integrated Facilities Management | 3 | |
| Sustainable Facilities Operations | 3 | |
| Issues in Industrial Sustainability | 3 | |
| Energy Options for Industry | 3 | |
| Special Topics in Sustainability | 3 | |
| Nuclear, Fossil-Fuel, and Sustainable Energy Systems 1 | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Combustion 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
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Denotes a course with prerequisites in mathematics, science, and/or engineering. Check the course catalog for specific prerequisites.
