Environmental and Resource Management ,Minor
Air Pollution, Emergency Management, Environmental biotechnology, Environmental chemistry, Global Sustainability, Hazardous waste management, Homeland Security
Are you passionate about sustainability? Build on that interest by gaining resource management expertise. You'll develop practical skills and knowledge to address resource challenges, enabling you to stand out in an increasingly eco-conscious job market.
In the minor program in environmental and resource management, students receive a thorough introduction to environmental regulations and key environmental management issues, such as the provision of clean, potable water; wastewater treatment; solid and hazardous waste management; and remediation technologies for polluted soils, groundwater and air. Students learn to apply basic science and engineering principles to solving problems that significantly impact human health and ecosystems.
This program is a valuable addition to majors that focus on environmental issues, whether from a technical or a policy perspective. The courses form a coherent whole and demonstrate the connections among science, engineering, public policy, management and the law.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Polytechnic
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor requires completion of four core courses (12 credit hours) and two elective courses (six credit hours) for a total of 18 credit hours. At least 12 credit hours must be completed in residency at ASU. Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. |
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ERM 201 Environmental Management
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ERM 203 Environmental Regulations
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ERM 302 Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ERM 401 Hazardous Waste Management
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in environmental and resource management
Other Enrollment Requirements: Interested students must have at least sophomore status.
Students should consult with an advisor in The Polytechnic School to verify eligibility and review all courses required for the minor.
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. Graduates with the skills gained in this minor are in high demand and can find work in industry, governmental management and regulatory agencies, and policymaking organizations.
Environmental and Resource Management
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