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
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.