Applied Community and Environmental Sustainability (ACES) 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.
Required Courses (2 courses, 6 credit hours)
GEO 230 Environmental Conservation & Sustainability OR ESS/SCB/ENV 102 Humans & the Environment
GEO 334 Sustainable Living
Elective Courses (4 courses, 12 credit hours)
BIO 472 Conservation Biology
CRJ 318 Environmental Crime
ECO 385 Environmental and Resource Economics
ESS 336 Environmental Geology
ENV 435 Environmental Health Workshop
GEO 101 World Geography
GEO 205 Geography of Agriculture, Food & Sustainability
GEO 214 Intro to Planning
GEO 316 Planning for Resilient Communities & Disasters
GEO 331 Transportation Planning
GEO 332 Environmental Crises
GEO 336 Environmental Planning
GEO 341 Landscape Ecology
MGT 200 Principles of Management
MGT 313 Business and Society
PLN 301 Planning History, Theory & Ethics
PLN 320 Land Use Planing
PSC 354 Environmental Politics and Policy
Other courses may be selected under advisement with the Minor Advisor
Advising
Advising sheets are available online
Advising sheets are subject to change; students should check with their advisor before registering for classes.
Learn More
For more information, contact Dr. Gary Coutu Chair of the Geography & Planning Department
610-436-2343