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Environmental Sciences Minor  

  

The Earth and Environmental Science department offers a minor in Environmental Sciences. It is intended for students in science, engineering, business and political science. Pursuing a minor in environmental science will allow students to gain core understanding of environmental issues and the impact and complexities of human activities on the natural environment. It introduces students to the interdisciplinary breadth of the field of environmental sciences by touching on a wide range of subfields and topics. It will add perspective and skills to students who are interested in fostering a sustainable and environmental practices in their careers.   

  

To complete the minor students will have to take a total of 8 courses (24 credits)  

Requires Core Courses (18 credits)  

0466-200 Introduction to Environmental Science   3  
0466-201 Environmental Chemistry     3  
0466-202 Environmental Biology       3  
0460-227 Environmental Geology       3  
0466-306 Environmental Microbiology     3  
0466-400 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)   3  

  

Elective Courses (6 credits)   

Students must choose 2 courses from the list and one course must be a 400 level.  

0480-301 Environmental Statistics    3  
0466-305 Introduction to Environmental Management    3  
0463-307 Introduction to GIS   3  
0466-308 Environmental Law   3  
0466-403 Hazardous Waste Management    3  
0466-404 Environmental Pollution    3  
0466-406 Environmental Health and Safety    3  
0466-494 Independent Study    3  

  

Program Contact  

For further information contact program coordinators:   

Dr. Abdullah Husain abdullah.husain@ku.edu.kw  

Dr. Reem Alawadhi reem.alawadhi@ku.edu.kw