Environmental Science Concentration

The Environmental Science concentration provides students further exposure into the environmental sciences than what introductory courses cover. The concentration allows students the freedom to delve into a variety of courses that support their interests in the environmental sciences. A minimum of 25.5 points must be taken to complete the concentration. 

*Concentrations are available to students who entered Columbia in or before Fall 2023

Environmental Science Concentration Table

Two science or mathematics courses in Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Biology, or Calculus for a minimum of 6 points. 

Required: 
Geochemistry for a Habitable Planet (EESC UN3101) 

or

Solid Earth Dynamics (EESC UN3201)  

Plus one additional Depth/Breadth course (select EESC or supporting courses 2000-level and above) in environmental science for a minimum of 6 points. The courses can be selected from those Depth/Breadth courses suitable for environmental science majors.

 

To keep track of your degree requirements, use the Environmental Science Concentration Checklist.