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2011 - 2012 Catalog of Courses [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mountain Studies Minor

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN MOUNTAIN STUDIES:

No more than one course from the major department will count toward any minor. Upper division electives in this minor must total six credits. They may be selected from either the biology/geosciences list or from the general electives list below.

Specific Requirements:

1. Internship

Note: This is a variable credit course. Students must complete a total of 4 credits of this course.

2. Colloquium

3. Minimum of 6 credits from Biology or Geosciences (including labs); choose from:

Biology
Geosciences

4. Minimum of 6 credits selected from the General Electives list below:

Anthropology
Business Administration
English
Geography
History
Sociology
Southwest Studies

5. Two credits of Physical Education; choose from:

Note:

Relevant courses from a variety of disciplines may also be offered as 190, 191, 390, or 391 courses. See the Mountain Studies coordinator and/or advisors about current offerings that could be applied toward a minor in Mountain Studies. PRIOR APPROVAL FROM COORDINATOR OF THE MOUNTAIN STUDIES MINOR MUST BE OBTAINED IN ORDER TO HAVE THESE COURSES INCLUDED AS PART OF THE MINOR. Additional courses may be added to this list from time to time; consult the Mountain Studies coordinator for current listings.

6. Additional Requirement: Participation in four approved Outdoor Pursuits outings.

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR MOUNTAIN STUDIES MINOR - CREDITS: 20-22