Minor in Applied Community and Environmental Sustainability (ACES)
Students must complete a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework in their minor.*
This minor centers on the application of the sustainability principles of economic vitality, environmental integrity, and social equity to communities and landscapes. The flexible and applied focus of the program combines well with other majors. Students learn practical applications of sustainability principles to local, regional, and global communities and environments.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GEO 230 | Environmental Conservation and Sustainability 1 | 3 |
| GEO 334 | Sustainable Living | 3 |
| Elective Courses 2,3 | 12 | |
| Select 4 courses in consultation with an advisor. | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Environmental Crime | ||
| Environmental & Resource Economics | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Environmental Health Workshop | ||
| World Geography | ||
| Geography of Agriculture, Food & Sustainability | ||
| Planning for Resilient Communities and Natural Disasters | ||
| Transportation Planning | ||
| Environmental Crises | ||
| Environmental Planning | ||
| Landscape Ecology | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Business and Society | ||
| Introduction to Planning | ||
| Planning History, Theory, and Ethics | ||
| Land Use Planning | ||
| Sustainability Politics and Policy | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 18 | |
- 1
- 2
No more than 6 credits of coursework for the minor may be taken at the 100-level.
- 3
Courses used for the minor must include a minimum of two different prefixes.
*Advanced standing coursework is defined as any 300-level course or above and specific 200-level courses identified by the department.
