Apr 03, 2025  
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Coastal Environmental Studies


Director: Katherine B. Aubrecht, Department of Chemistry and Sustainability Studies Program
Email: katherine.aubrecht@stonybrook.edu

Undergraduate Advisor: Nancy Black
Program Office: E2361 Melville Library
Phone: (631) 632-9404
Website: https://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/

The Coastal Environmental Sciences minor is intended to provide a coherent foundation of scientific study on the physical processes and interactions of the coastal zone environment.

At least 12 credits applied to the minor may not be applied to any major or other minor.

Declaration of the Minor

To progress efficiently through the minor, students should declare the minor in Coastal Environmental Studies no later than the middle of their sophomore year, at which time they should consult with the minor coordinator or undergraduate director and plan their course of study for fulfillment of the requirements.

Minor Requirements


  • No more than one three-credit course in the minor may be taken under the Pass/No Credit option.
  • All upper-division courses offered for the minor must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher.
  • Completion of the minor requires 22 to 23 credits.

Required two introductory courses (6-7 credits):


Required two advanced elective courses chosen from the following, for a minimum of 6 credits: