A multidisciplinary, team-taught introductory course required of all entering students planning to major in environmental studies. Topics covered will prepare students for classes in biology, chemistry, geography, and marine science.
Course examines the important concepts and topics in environmental studies.
Invited lectures will add expertise and perspective of many disciplines. Careers, fields of employment, educational background, and experience required for each will be explored. Students will read papers on current issues, conduct searches of the primary literature, and search World Wide Web sources to enhance their understanding of special topics. They will learn thorough exploration the diversity of public regulatory and private organizations active in the field.