Minor in Water Science
Enhance your degree with Water Science
The Water Sciences minor prepares you to understand and manage one of the planet’s most essential resources. By studying water systems from scientific, environmental and societal perspectives, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed for careers in environmental consulting, policy or graduate study.
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- Prepare for careers in environmental consulting, policy or graduate study
- Study water systems from scientific, environmental and societal perspectives
- Build skills relevant to managing water resources and climate impacts
- Complement majors across science, engineering, environmental studies and policy
- Gain practical experience through field, laboratory and analytical approaches
Minimum GPA: 2.0 in required coursework
- Understand groundwater and surface water flow, environmental water chemistry and climate impacts on water systems
- Use field, laboratory and modeling techniques to collect and analyze water data
- Apply the scientific method to investigate and solve water-related problems
- Develop critical thinking and data interpretation skills
- Communicate scientific findings clearly in oral, written and digital formats
