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.

Curriculum

Required Courses (2 courses, 6 semester hours):

  • GEO 230 Environmental Conservation & Sustainability OR ESS/SCB/ENV 102 Humans & the Environment
  • GEO 334 Sustainable Living

Elective Courses (4 courses, 12 semester 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 Sheet

Course Catalog

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