ENV - Environmental Studies
An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of human/environmental relationships. Topics include the biosphere, ecosystems and how human socio-political factors interact with them. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Credits
1-6(Spec)
This course uses quantitative reasoning and analyses to explore and evaluate critical environmental issues, such as resource utilization and sustainability, from an interdisciplinary perspective. Quantitative Reasoning.
Credits
3(3-0)
Review of regulatory requirements and application of scientific studies to managing environmental risk. Case studies of risk management by the targeted community and regulatory agencies. Prerequisites:
BIO 101 or BIO 105;
ENV 101;
CHM 120 or
CHM 161 or both
CHM 131 and
CHM 132.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course introduces the purpose and methodology of environmental impact assessment as a tool for environmental management and decision- making. Emphasis on National Environmental Policy Act. Prerequisite:
ENV 310.
Credits
3(3-0)
Broad understanding of current energy system and its challenges, its interaction with the environment, and paths towards sustainable energy. Basic tools for energy-related policy questions. Prerequisite: One of the following:
ECO 301,
ENV 310,
GEO 330,
GEO 317,
GEL 385.
Credits
3(3-0)
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Seminar format; discussion, analysis and written/oral presentation of research relevant to contemporary environmental issues. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 31 credits selected from the Core and Required courses of the Environmental Studies major.
Credits
3(3-0)
Students may explore topics of special interest with faculty members. Prerequisites: open to juniors and seniors with approval of the instructor and program director.