Fall 2023

Environmental Science with laboratory

Listed in: Environmental Studies, as ENST-110

Faculty

Rebecca E. Hewitt (Sections 01, 01L and 02L)
Rachel A. Levin (Sections 01, 01L and 02L)

Description

This course provides an introduction to environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interactions between the biotic, which is inclusive of people, and the physical components of the Earth system. Through lecture, analysis of scientific literature, and lab we address topics such as biodiversity, agriculture, water resources, atmospheric pollution and climate change, and renewable and non-renewable energy, linking central scientific concepts to local, regional, and global case studies. In discussions, we explore policy applications and evaluate solutions based on scientific knowledge. Through field and laboratory experiences, students are introduced to methods for monitoring environmental quality, approaches for quantitative analysis of datasets, and conventions for reporting scientific findings.

Limited to 16 students. Fall semester. Assitant Professor Hewitt. 

How to handle overenrollment: Majors first, followed by class year (Seniors, Juniors, etc.)

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: An emphasis on written work, readings, oral presentations, group work, field work or trips, quantitative work, lab work.

ENST 110 - LEC

Section 01
M 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SCCE E208
W 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SCCE E208
F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SCCE E208

ENST 110 - LAB

Section 01L
W 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM SCCE B327

Section 02L
Th 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM SCCE B327

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

Section(s) ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
All Living in the Environment, 20th Edition Cengage Learning 2021 G. Tyler Miller; Scott Spoolman TBD

Offerings

Other years: Offered in Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024