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Environmental Analysis (Minor)

Explore the science of our changing planet with a minor in Environmental Analysis. Build knowledge in climate, landforms and water systems while learning tools like GIS, mapping and sustainability measures — skills that apply to research, policy and environmental careers.
Type: Minor
Format: In-Person
Credit Hours: 21
College: College of Arts and Sciences
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Blends core courses in global systems, climate science, geomorphology and hydrology with electives in geospatial technologies, sustainability and natural hazards. Students gain scientific and technical expertise to analyze environmental challenges and human impacts. This flexible program complements majors across the sciences, social sciences and humanities, preparing graduates for careers or advanced study in environmental research, planning or policy.

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Environmental Analysis
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Geographic and Environmental Services
Academic Plan Code(s): ENVAMINOR

Program Requirements

ENVS 200The Global Environment - S3
ENVS 363Climate Science3
ENVS 367Geomorphology3
ENVS 564Hydrology3
Select three of the following courses: 9
GEOG 350
Introduction to Mapping and Geospatial Technologies
GEOG 355
Introduction to Remote Sensing
GEOG 361
Sustainable Human Environments - WR
GEOG 390
Special Topics 1
GEOG 525
Measuring Sustainability: Our Human Planet
GEOG 558
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
GEOG 590
Special Topics 1
ENVS 220
Introduction to Weather and Climate - S
ENVS 360
Global Environmental Change
ENVS 365
Biogeography
ENVS 565
Natural Hazards
Minimum Total Hours21

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville. 

1

Must be an environmental topic.