Minor in Ecological Planning & Design

Students in the School of Environmental Design as well as students in other colleges, schools, and departments may choose a Minor in Ecological Planning and Design. Through this minor students pursue courses which deepen their understanding of the concept of ecological planning and design. That is, they learn a process of decision making that ensures that development is compatible with natural resources and processes and that takes into consideration social, political, economic, and governance factors to achieve sustainable outcomes. This prepares students for lifelong contributions to the environmental sustainability of the communities in which they live and work.   Also the minor provides undergraduates with an opportunity to explore the option of graduate studies in planning, landscape architecture, or horticulture.

The curriculum for the Minor in Ecological Planning and Design involves 18 credits, with two required foundation courses and at least four elective courses.   The two foundation courses ensure that all students understand the fundamentals of natural and built systems and ecological planning.   The electives allow students to explore their own interests in different facets of horticulture, landscape architecture, and planning while also gaining an appreciation of the science of ecology and the concept of ecologically-sensitive development. 

A student may not double count any course for the Minor in Ecological Planning and Design toward any other major, minor, or certificate. At least half of the courses for the minor must be taken at Temple University. Students must complete successfully each of the courses for the minor with a grade of C- or better and all of the minor courses with a cumulative average of 2.0 or higher.

Note: The symbol after the course number indicates that the class is offered ONLY in the semester indicated:

F=offered Fall only; FE/FO=Offered Fall of even/odd years; S=offered Spring only;

SE/SO=offered  Spring of even/odd years; O=offered occasionally