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Courses (ENVR)150 Introduction to Environmental Studies. (4)Interdisciplinary introduction to environmental studies. Case-based investigation of environmental issues combining perspectives from the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. Topics will vary but may include such subjects as endangered species, air/water pollution, environmental justice/racism, animal rights, global warming, ecotourism, agriculture, nature writing, campus ecology, and others. Fall. 175 Integrated Environmental Science I. (4)An interdisciplinary introduction to the science underlying environmental issues. This course will focus on the principles of chemistry and geology and in their application to environmental problems. Laboratory experiences will involve exercises and experiments that engage students in the process of science, including design of experiments, analysis and presentation of quantitative data, and written and oral communication. Prerequisite: math proficiency. Fall. 200 Topics in Environmental Studies. (4)In-depth study of an environmental issue, perspective, or methodology at the lower-division level. Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary and with consent of the program director. 275 Integrated Environmental Science II. (4)An interdisciplinary introduction to the science underlying environmental issues. This course will focus on the principles of biology and their integration with chemical and geological principles from ENVR 175 to analyze environmental problems. Laboratory experiences will involve exercises, experiments, and outdoor field study that engage students in the process of science, including design of experiments, analysis and presentation of quantitative data, and written and oral communication. Prerequisite: math proficiency and ENVR 175 (or CHEM 123 or GEOL 211 or GEOL 213). Spring. 271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of program director required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students. 300 Topics in Environmental Studies. (4)In-depth study of an environmental issue, perspective, or methodology a the upper-division level. Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary and with consent of the program director. 315 Sustainability Workshop. (2)Colloquium focusing on local/regional sustainability issues. Includes service learning and field study components. Fall. 371 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)Supervised reading or research a the upper-division level. Permission of program director required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students. 395 Research Seminar. (4)Capstone seminar for majors/minors; intensive research project and formal presentation in collaborative setting. Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor. Spring. 397 Internship in Environmental Studies. (1-8)Supervised career exploration which promotes the integration of theory with practice. An opportunity to apply skills under direct supervision in an approved setting. Prerequisites: approval of the department chair and a faculty moderator; completion of the pre-internship seminar.
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