An understanding of the relevance of political and economic issues to problems and solutions of environmental questions. An ability to synthesize data and ideas from several disciplines and apply those data to environmental problems. Ability to conduct scientific investigations by suspending preliminary judgments, drawing conclusions only from observable and testable data, and attempting to exclude cultural assumptions and biases. Knowledge of the range of possible environmental careers. Within the concentration, a student must choose three of the courses listed below to meet the requirements for the major.
Additional work is required of upper division students.
A fact-finding and analysis course, based on case studies, in which research and application of data to specific problems are emphasized. Students will present data gathered for discussion and possible solution.