NS 2040 - Environmental Studies

Credits: 3

This course will examine major topics in environmental science, including human population growth, conservation, species extinction, pollution, water use, energy, and climate change. Students will explore these topics through field trips, classroom activities, laboratory exercises, and lectures. Upon successful completion of this course, students will not only understand current environmental issues from a scientific perspective, they will also be aware of the social and political conditions that influence environmental science.

Prerequisites: none

Course Learning Outcomes:

Understand the earth’s natural environment and its relationships with human activities.
Understand and implement scientific research methods to address environmental issues.
Understand the Earth’s major systems and how they function and are affected by human activities.

Required Textbooks:
ONLINE: Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, 7th Edition - ISBN: 9780321696816