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Earth and Environmental Science Minor
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The Earth and Environmental Science Minor is tailored for students outside the College of Sciences. It provides a good background in the topics likely to be covered in an earth science teaching position in Clark County and other areas as well as a solid background to appreciate the natural landscapes and resources in Southern Nevada and the world. The minor consists of 23 credits of geology and geography classes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students
- Should be able to recognize, formulate, employ, and interpret the scientific methodology that is appropriate to Earth and Environmental research;
- Will develop the skills necessary to predict, interpret, and/or remediate the environmental, social, and economic impact of activities related to the exploration for, extraction of, use, and disposal of earth materials.
- Will be able to apply knowledge of hydrologic, climatic, and geomorphic processes to solve problems in the Earth and Environmental Science job field.
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