4 credits A survey of environmental problems. Topics include air, ground, and water pollution, waste water treatment, and solid waste management. The topic of an Independent Study should be selected and carefully designed by the student and faculty sponsor, and must meet with the approval of the Division Chair. Normally, the student will be expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and possess the appropriate background and interest to pursue the proposed area of study. Internships are developed in consultation with a faculty internship advisor and require the approval of the advisor, prospective intern supervisor and the Division Chair.
Evaluation is made by the internship advisor in consultation with the employer.