Earth and Climate Sciences Minor

Program Code: U-ECS-MIN
Plan Type: Minor
Department: Earth and Climate Sciences
Website: nicholas.duke.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/earth-climate-sciences 

Program Summary

The Earth and Climate Science minor is for students interested in the science of how planet Earth works, and creating scientific solutions to earth and environmental challenges such as climate change, water use, sustainable development of mineral resources, clean energy production, as well understanding Earth’s long geological and biological evolution.

The Division of Earth and Climate Sciences offers introductory and advanced courses in climatology, coastal processes, geology, water sciences, hydrology, geomorphology, physical oceanography, petrology, geological history, and energy. The minor is administered by the Nicholas School of the Environment.

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Academic Requirements

The minor requires five courses, consisting of one gateway course (ECS 101 or ECS 103) and four additional ECS courses.