Energy Studies Minor

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This program of study is available to students as a minor. Students take two core technical courses, two core policy courses and then choose two additional courses from a list of electives. This minor is designed for students in any major who are interested in energy related issues. Students completing this minor will gain both a technical and policy background which will help them to understand the technical, economic, sociological and policy issues surrounding energy and energy usage. Students are encouraged to participate in the New Zealand mini-term abroad as part of this program.

Please note: Some of the required courses have pre-requisites. Students are encouraged to plan their schedules accordingly.

Requirements for the Minor:

The course requirements are organized around a technical core (2 courses), a policy core (2 courses) and upper level electives (2 courses). No more than two courses may count towards a major in another discipline.

Required Technical Core Course (2):

CHM 101 - Introductory Chemistry 1 offered every term, multiple sections
one of the following:
MER 231 - Thermodynamics 1
or
PHY 123 - Heat and Light

Required Policy Core Course: (2)

(alternative courses must be approved by minor advisor):

Elective Courses:

pick any 2 in consultation with minor advisor, alternative courses must be approved by minor advisor:

Engineering Courses:

Science Courses:

Social Science/Humanities Courses:

ANT 241 - Environmental Anthropology
EGL 280 - Nature and Environmental Writing
HST 225 - American Environmental History
MLT 209 - The New Wall of China
PHL 273 - Environmental Ethics
PSC 272 - The Environment, Energy, and US Politics
SOC 270 - Social Movements, the Environment, and Society
SOC 359 - Environmental Policy and Resource Management
TAB 333T - New Zealand Mini-Term Abroad (offered every year)