A minor must contain at least 9 hours of upper division course work. Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas I through V may not be counted as course work in the minor. Courses taken in Core Area VI may be counted as course work in the minor.

Environmental Geology is an interdisciplinary field that explores the interactions between Earth's processes, landscape, and human activities, with a primary focus on addressing environmental geology challenges and promoting sustainability. This proposed minor would provide students with valuable skills and knowledge to engage with the pressing environmental issues of our time. Environmental challenges such as natural resource management, water remediation, alternative energy storage, natural hazard mitigation, and environmental management and stewardship require a strong foundation in geology and its applications.

The minor would encourage students to integrate geological principles with other disciplines, fostering a holistic understanding of environmental issues. It would also serve to meet student demand and prepare future leaders in environmental consultancy, regulatory agencies, research institutions, and non-profit organizations. The department consulted the Alumni Board, the internal Student Advisory Committee, and alumni in various industry sectors regarding the proposed minor; members of all groups indicated that having more focused minors will aid in credentialization and better prepare students for the changing landscape in the field.

Dr. Rob Hawman Professor and Undergraduate Advisor Room B6, Geography-Geology Building Email: hawman@uga.edu Phone: 706-542-2398 Dr. Doug Crowe Professor and Undergraduate Advisor Room 301D Geography-Geology Building Email: dcrowe@uga.edu Phone: 706-542-2382