Environmental Science
101.
The Blue Planet.
(3)
To understand global change and environmental concerns, this course weaves together an understanding of Earth’s lithosphere, atmosphere and oceans and how ecosystems are linked to the physical environment. Students are encouraged, but not required, to enroll concurrently in 102L.
102L.
The Blue Planet Laboratory.
(1)
Introductory environmental earth science laboratory. Includes minerals, rocks, and rock cycle, topographic maps, local geology and groundwater, weather and climate.
Pre- or corequisite: 101
330.
Environmental Systems.
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Study of the human relationship to and impact on the physical environment. Sustainable development and management of resources. Global change and implications for ecosystems. Environmental law, policy, regulations and ethics.
Prerequisite: (101 or EPS 101) and CHEM 121 and CHEM 123L and (MATH 162 or PHYC 160) or (BIOL 123 or BIOL 201)
{Fall}
430 / 530.
Advanced Environmental Science.
(4)
Application of basic science to the interdisciplinary study of environmental systems. Causes of and solutions to land, air, water and ecosystem degradation.
Prerequisite: 330 and MATH 163 and PHYC 160 and CHEM 121 and 123L and (BIOL 123 or 201)
{Spring}
530 / 430.
Advanced Environmental Science.
(4)
Application of basic science to the interdisciplinary study of environmental systems. Causes of and solutions to land, air, water and ecosystem degradation.
