Mountain Studies Minor
Mountain Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on the physical and human dimensions of mountain environments. Coursework in the minor emphasizes biophysical-ecological and mountain-society interactions, including a critical analysis of the processes of change and influence shaping local and regional mountain environments today. The minor in Mountain Studies takes advantage of existing faculty expertise and an array of courses to provide students with a science-based curriculum and global perspective. Students pursuing the minor in mountain studies will develop knowledge and skills appropriate for graduate study and for working with government and non-government agencies and groups. A field-based experience, either domestically or in an international setting, is encouraged.
Minor - Mountain Studies
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Upper-Division Core Course | 3 | |
| Mountain Studies Elective Courses | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 18
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Note: In addition to completing the requirements for a major in any discipline, students electing the minor in Mountain Studies must have a GPA of 3.0 in their major and complete a minimum of 18 additional credits in this minor. Each student must complete the core course, then complete 15 additional credits that support the student’s academic interests in Mountain Studies. All elective courses must be approved by the program director. The Mountain Studies minor requires at least 6 credits in courses numbered 300 and above. Students can receive credit for special topics courses, relevant experiential learning and internship experiences, and for relevant courses taken at other universities.
Upper-Division Core Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| GPHY 338 | Mountains and Society | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mountain Studies Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 15 credits from the following courses: | 15 | |
| Field Ecology | ||
| Alpine Ecology | ||
| Stream Ecology | ||
| Conservation Ecology | ||
| Landscape Ecology | ||
| Lake Ecology | ||
| Forest and Fire Ecology | ||
| Rocky Mountain Flora | ||
| TEK of Indigenous Peoples | ||
| Weather and Climate | ||
| Forest Ecology | ||
| Fire Ecology | ||
| Introduction to Physical Geology | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Geology | ||
| Natural Disasters | ||
| Geologic Evolution of North America | ||
| The Water Planet | ||
| Earth's Changing Climate | ||
| Hydrology | ||
| Global Tectonics | ||
| Process Geomorphology | ||
| Snow, Ice and Climate Change | ||
| Geography of World Regions | ||
| Montana | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Economic Geography of Rural Areas | ||
| UAV Remote Sensing for Field Ecology | ||
| Traditional Ecological Knowledge | ||
| Environmental Science and Sustainability | ||
| Science of Climate Change | ||
| Field Studies in Ecosystems and Human Communities | ||
| Watershed Hydrology | ||
| Forest and Communities | ||
| Yellowstone Studies | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Parks & Outdoor Recreation Management | ||
| Tourism, Livelihoods and Sustainability in Mountains | ||
| Wilderness Rescue and Survival | ||
| Winter Wilderness Field Studies | ||
| Wilderness & Protected Area Management | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-