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Department of Environmental Science

Minor in Applied Energy

Career Options

Some examples of Green Energy Technologies.  From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 

Energy Related Fields.

  • Wind (Aeolic) Energy
  • Geothermal Energy
  • Ocean (Tidal) Energy
  • Hydropower
  • Biomass
  • Solar Power
  • Land Fill Gas (LFG)

The Department of Environmental Science offers a minor in Applied Energy designed to develop a student’s skills in applied energy through a combination of laboratory, field work, and advanced analysis in energy efficiency, production, assessment, and planning. A minor is awarded after the successful completion of 18 credit hours.

Courses & Requirements

Core Courses:

  • ESP 108  GIS Applications (3 cr.)
  • ESP 275  Energy Use and Societal Adaptation (3 cr.)
  • ESP 308  Global Environmental Problems and Sustainability (3 cr.)
  • ESP 327  Natural Resource Economics (3 cr.)
  • ESP 311   Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy I (3 cr.)
  • ESP 313  Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy II (3 cr.)

Interdisciplinary Courses:

Select one of the following:

  • BUS 101   Getting Down to Business
  • BUS 200   Introduction to Business
  • EYE 112    Built Environmental Energy
  • ITC 100     Introduction to Construction Management
  • ESP 450   Research Practicum

Link:

Click here for Applied Energy Minor Course Checklist