Living in the Environment fulfills the Wayne State University General Education requirement in the Life Sciences. Living in the Environment provides an interdisciplinary exploration of environmental science that focuses on the how human habitation has affected both the Earth's environment and living organisms. Environmental science draws upon the theories and methods of a number of natural sciences, including biology, ecology, chemistry, and physics. It also applies aspects of the social sciences, especially economics and politics, to help evaluate the impact of human industrial, social, and economic systems on the environment. From Silent Spring to Our Stolen Future .
Exams are open book and include both multiple choice and short-answer questions.
Students will report the basic findings of their research in an oral presentation to the class at the end of the semester. Missing more than three classes will result in your grade being lowered one letter. Leaving class before it ends counts as one half an absence. Incompletes will only be given in exceptional circumstances.