# Bachelor of Science (Research)

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Minor in Earth & Environmental Science

# Earth & Environmental Science

Understand the complex workings of our planet, the processes that shape it, and the environmental challenges we face.

## Overview

The Minor in Earth and Environmental Science (EES) provides students with a fundamental understanding of earth systems, geophysical processes, and environmental engineering principles. The curriculum is highly flexible, allowing students to choose from a variety of geology, environmental chemistry, and interdisciplinary elective courses offered by participating departments.

## Curriculum Structure

### Elective Courses List

15 Credits Required

| Course Code | Course Name | Semester |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UEES 206 (2:1) | Experimental Methods in Environmental Chemistry | IV Semester |
| UEES 207 (3:0) | Geophysical Processes | IV Semester |
| UEES 208 (2:1) | Introduction To Mineralogy and Petrology | IV Semester |
| UEES 301 (2:1) | Introduction To Earth Systems | V Semester |
| UES 314 (3:0) | Design Principles in Environmental Engineering | V Semester |
| UEES 313 (2:1) | Experimental Methods in Environmental Engineering | V Semester |

**\* Note:** Students taking a minor in EES must take a minimum 3 out of the 6 courses which are listed above.

Remaining 2 courses can be taken for courses offered in departments participating in the EES programme i.e; Centre for Earth Sciences (CEaS), Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST), Civil Engineering (CiE), Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (CAOS).