Environmental Science

This Interdisciplinary study of current environmental issues evaluates how integrating biological, chemical, geological, and physical principles are vital for identifying and understanding environmental issues and shaping policies for practical solutions. Discussions will focus on global environmental problems, energy consumption, including global warming, air and water quality, urbanization, human population growth, biodiversity waste, and other environmental changes occurring on a global scale.

A continued Interdisciplinary study of both natural (biology, chemistry, geology) and social (economics, politics, ethics) sciences as they apply to the environment. Focus on energy issues, global warming, ozone loss, land use, conservation and management of resources, the impact of deforestation on biodiversity, waste, and sustainable practices. Emphasis is placed on a holistic approach to environmental science using laboratory exercises, environmental surveys, and class discussions to reinforce scientific principles.

An interdisciplinary course intended for non-science majors, the course explores how our planet works and how humans depend upon and influence it. The goal of the course is to increase your awareness of our roles on Earth and to explore ways and how we can be good stewards of the world we depend upon. As an introduction to environmental science, we will emphasize the interactions between humans and the natural world. Topics include; the structure and function of ecosystems; population growth; minerals, water, food and energy resources, waste management, and pollution. Local and global environmental issues are discussed.