2022-2023 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog

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2022-2023 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Water Resource Policy Minor

Students find this minor helpful for careers with public and private agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector.

Before beginning, make an appointment with the advisor. After completing two courses, file a program plan.

Requirements for the Minor (18 Units)

Complete 18 units, composed of at least two courses from each of the following three categories.

Policy/Political Process

ESM 325 - Environmental Law and Regulation Units: 3
ESM 425 - Environmental Impact Assessment Units: 3
ENGR 410 - Environmental Health and Impact Assessment Units: 3
PSCI 317 - Public Policy Process Units: 4

Water Resources - Social Aspects

NAS 366 - Tribal Water Rights Units: 4
PSCI 352 - Water Politics Units: 4
PSCI 365 - Political Ecology Units: 4
or
GEOG 365 - Political Ecology Units: 4
ECON 423 - Environmental and Natural Resources Economics Units: 3

Water Resources - Physical Aspects

Other appropriate courses with approval of minor advisor.

WSHD 333 - Wildland Water Quality Units: 3
WSHD 310 - Hydrology and Watershed Management Units: 4
FISH 320 - Limnology Units: 3
FISH 476 - Ecology of Running Waters Units: 3
GEOG 473 - Topics in Physical Geography Units: 1-4 (with topic: Global Water Resources. 3 units are required.)

Advisor

Mark Baker
Founders Hall 140
707-826-3907
J.Mark.Baker@humboldt.edu