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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
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