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Undergraduate Environmental Science

2023 Fall 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.


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

INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY

ENVSCI 222

"Sustainability" is the new mantra for communities, nations, and companies around the world. The elusive term means many things to many people, but what's at its heart? And should we be striving to achieve it? In this course, we'll explore the history and origins of the term, how it's used within academia, governments, and corporations and sort the "greenwashing" from actual structural change. Along the way, we'll explore practical attempts to achieve sustainability and undertake an audit of our own.


3 Units

FIELD AND RESEARCH METHODS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ENVSCI 300

This course introduces and develops field and research techniques used in environmental science. Emphasis is placed on the use and application of field data collection to address research questions. Focus areas include experimental design, formulating testable hypotheses and field methods. Students will be introduced to sampling designs and proper protocols for collecting accurate and repeatable field measurements.


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


1-3 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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