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Undergraduate Environmental Science

2023 Spring Term

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3 Units

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ENVSCI 200

This course introduces the discipline of environmental science. Through the exploration of scientific principles, students will expand and develop their knowledge of ecosystem processes, energy sources, landscape change, and environmental policies. The ultimate object of the course is to become informed on the role scientific exploration plays in understanding climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development, water pollution, and other environmental issues currently facing society.


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

INTERNSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ENVSCI 493


1-4 Units

SPECIAL STUDIES

ENVSCI 496

Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable only with change of topic.


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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