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ENVS 1100, 1200, 2100 - Environmental Science

Course guide for Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVS 1100), Environmental Science (ENVS 1200) and Environmental Science Laboratory (ENVS 2100)

Environmental Science
ENVS 1100, 1200, 2100
Fall 2024

Introduction to Environmental Science provides students with a broad overview of a highly interdisciplinary subject by examining how man can best live with Earth's environment. The first semester concentrates on the biological nature of environmental science: NIMBY, environmental justice, eco-feminism, biological communities, biodiversity, population, food, and hunger.
Environmental Science provides students with a broad overview of a highly interdisciplinary subject by examining how humans can best live within the limits of the environment. The course concentrates on the biological and physical elements of natural systems, including the concepts of ecology, evolution, and earth systems science. The course includes an ethical and philosophical perspective, including stewardship, law, policy, and environmental justice. Also discussed are solutions to environmental problems with respect to current events.
Environmental Science Laboratory presents students with an opportunity to experience the practical work of an environmental scientist. Students will work collaboratively and use hands-on approaches to gain practical experience in many areas of this interdisciplinary science. Through laboratory, classroom, and on- and off-campus field experiences, students will learn to use equipment, make observations, collect data and test hypotheses related to environmental problems. Specific topics include population biology, biological diversity, geographic information systems, environmental quality/pollution, geology, environmental justice and environmental restoration. The course will include a collaborative capstone project investigating an ongoing, local environmental issue.

Required Textbooks for Introduction to Environmental Science I (ENVS 1100):
Required Textbooks for Environmental Science (ENVS 1200):
No required textbooks for Environmental Science Laboratory (ENVS 2100).
  • Identify the principles of environmental ethics
  • Apply concepts of environmentalism to be a change agent for an environmental cause
  • Apply the principles of human growth patterns to local problems
  • Identify the biotic and abiotic factors that influence population density
  • Develop a philosophical position relating to the environment
  • Evaluate problems of populations in third world and developing countries
  • Synthesize and construct the principles of ecology, taxonomy, biography
  • Identify variations in life forms resulting in adaptation to the environment
  • Identify the major characteristics and processes of world biomes and communities, including succession energy flow in food chains, and interrelationship of organisms
  • Analyze food chains, food webs, biomass, habitats
  • Compare and contrast major animal phyla groups, species
  • Compare and contrast pesticide use described in "Silent Spring" with pesticide use today
  • Identify current technology and its uses in the science
  • Analyze how environmental ethics underlies the modern philosophies of environmentalism and sustainability.
  • Understand how matter and energy move through living and physical systems. 
  • Understand how organisms interact and adapt to biological and physical conditions.
  • Understand how the distribution of resources affects human populations, economics, and sustainability.
  • Understand how law and policy are used to restore degraded systems and mitigate the risk of future damage.
  • Apply concepts from course to analyze case studies and current events.
  • Compare and contrast methods of biological conservation and species preservation.
  • Demonstrate the ability to collect, maintain and analyze environmental datasets
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply the scientific method and to state, test and draw conclusions from hypotheses
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of environmental and natural sciences in a real world setting
  • Demonstrate practical knowledge for working in field and laboratory settings, both independently and collaboratively
  • Demonstrate familiarity with sustainability concepts, including the integration of natural and social sciences, necessary for the study and amelioration of environmental problems
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate their findings through scientific writing, lab reports, and oral presentations

 

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