ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science

Credits: 3

An introduction to the interlinkages of nature with substantive materials from geology, biology, chemistry, physics, economics, anthropology, political sciences and many other areas. The role of humans as destroyers and conservationists in nature will be studied. Natural- and human-caused hazards and prevention will be investigated. This course will also provide an overview of the dynamics of the abiotic factors contributing to ecosystem structure and function. The course will include water resources and flood hazards, environmental hazards, soils, and waste management. It will deal both with natural factors and environments that have been affected by human intervention, as well as conservation of the resources on which society depends. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts including experiments, exercises, and field trips to introduce students to hands-on observation of significant environmental issues. The course has four required half-day field trips and one required full-day field trip.

Theory: 3
Lab: 2