University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences 22 courses 20 total credits
The Water Science Minor provides in-depth training on multiple aspects of water, including quantitative tools, human dimensions of water science, and specific water systems. This minor will give in-depth training for environmental professionals to tackle these water resource issues. This minor will allow students to distinguish themselves as experts in this field of growing importance.
| Minor | 20 credits |
Introductory Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERT 101 | Natural Hazards | 3 |
| ERT 102 | Climate Change | 3 |
| ERT 103 | Geology for Engineers | 3 |
| ERT 105 | Natural Hazards and Climate Change:Past, Present, Future | 1 |
| ERT 205 | Earth Materials | 4 |
| Total Introductory Courses | 7 credits | |
Core Courses
Choose one course:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERT 312 | Surface Processes and Hydrology | 4 |
| ERT 414 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| ERT 308 | Intro to Geochemistry | 3 |
| ERT 462 | Aqueous Geochemistry | 3 |
| CIE 441 | Pollutant Fate and Transport | 3 |
| Total Core Courses | 10 credits | |
Electives (minimum of 3 credits)
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