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Climate Change - Minor

Climate Change - Minor

The Climate Change minor aims to provide an overview of the atmospheric sciences, how the climate system works and how humans and the environment interact within it. Students learn about climate change and how to understand and forecast its potential impacts. Students also learn how to apply their knowledge of climate and weather to a variety of interdisciplinary fields, including conservation, health, oceanography and environmental planning.

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Minor in Climate Change

黑料网's Minor in Climate Change provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the scientific, social, and environmental dimensions of climate change. The program explores key topics such as climate systems, environmental impact, and strategies for mitigation and adaptation. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students gain the skills to analyze and address the complex challenges posed by climate change, making it an excellent complement to majors in environmental science, geology, policy, and related fields. The minor prepares graduates to contribute meaningfully to efforts in climate action, sustainability, and environmental management.

Program Information for Climate Change - Minor

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
GEOG 31062FUNDAMENTALS OF METEOROLOGY 3
GEOG 31064CLIMATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT 3
GEOG 41066GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE 3
Statistical Electives, choose from the following3-4
ESCI 42030
REMOTE SENSING
GEOG 39002
STATISTICAL METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 49070
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
GEOG 49230
REMOTE SENSING
MATH 30011
BASIC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
Minor Electives, choose from the following: 16
ESCI 44074
PALEOCEANOGRAPHY
BSCI 30370
CLIMATE CHANGE BIOLOGY
GEOG 41051
NATURAL DISASTERS AND SOCIETY
GEOG 41065
APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
GEOG 41073
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
GEOG 46080
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
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Appropriate special topic courses maybe taken with the approval of the program director.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Admissions for Climate Change - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
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