Undergraduate Environmental Science
Undergraduate Environmental Science
2020 Spring Term
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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.
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.
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.
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.
TRAVEL STUDY
ENVSCI 491
Variable topics. Faculty-led field courses.
INTERNSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENVSCI 493
EXCHANGE STUDY
ENVSCI 497
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.
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.