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Undergraduate Environmental Science

2020 Spring Term

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1 Units

EXPLORATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAJOR

ENVSCI 100

This course provides information about environmental science to recently declared majors. Students will be introduced to the requirements of the major, curricular and co-curricular activities, academic advising, emphasis areas, and internship and employment opportunities.


4 Units

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ENVSCI 200

The introductory course for the environmental sciences major introduces students to the complexity of topics included in environmental sciences and is the important first step in the major. A one hour discussion section allows students and instructors to explore current topics and issues that fall within environmental science.


3 Units

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY

ENVSCI 357

This course explores the conceptual foundations of conservation biology. We will study the primary threats to biodiversity, and pay particular attention to issues of habitat degradation and loss, overexploitation, species invasions, and climate change. We will learn and apply skills, tools, and biological principles that are used by conservation biologists to study, track, manage, and mitigate environmental threats.


3 Units

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE

ENVSCI 400

This course enables students to utilize the wide range of knowledge and skills acquired in other courses to complete an original, interdisciplinary environmental science research project while acquiring and refining crucial skills such as research design, analysis, presentation, and teamwork that will prepare them for a career in environmental sciences.


1-3 Units

TRAVEL STUDY

ENVSCI 491

Variable topics. Faculty-led field courses.


1-3 Units

INTERNSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ENVSCI 493


1-12 Units

EXCHANGE STUDY

ENVSCI 497


1-3 Units

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ENVSCI 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable one time for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.


1-3 Units

INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

ENVSCI 498R

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable one time for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.

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