Humans and the Environment (203-0-1)
Instructors
Patricia A Beddows
847.491.7460
Tech F295
Office Hours: By appointment
Meeting Info
Technological Institute M345: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM
Overview of class
Environmental science is the interdisciplinary study of how humans interact with the living and nonliving parts of their environment. In this course, we will examine current environmental challenges, such as climate change, the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable production of energy, and the implications of human population growth. A case study approach will be used bringing in dimensions of ethics, justice, law, economics, policy, culture, and more, in compliment to the understanding of the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere functions and condition.
Registration Requirements
Students must have completed at least three units of ENVR SCI, EARTH, CHEM, BIOL SCI, PHYSICS, MATH, OR STATS.
PRE-REGISTRATION: All ENVR SCI, EARTH, and EPC majors/minors
REGULAR REGISTRATION: This course has switched to OPEN REGISTRATION, please sign up yourself if you meet the pre-requisites. If you do not meet the pre-requisites, please sign up on the program waitlist for consideration: https://bit.ly/ENVR_SCI-203-Spring-2023
Learning Objectives
Students will evaluate current environmental problems and the possible solutions quantitatively and qualitatively. Students will explore how we can integrate scientific aspects of sustainability into our development. Skill development will include creating box models, life cycle analysis, locating and using primary literature and government reports, and scientific-technical writing including visual components.
Teaching Method
The course will be taught using a combination of lectures, guest speakers, and working group sessions.
Evaluation Method
Evaluations include quizzes, and case study reports and action plans developed individually and in groups.
Class Materials (Required)
All materials will be provided online digitally.
Class Notes
REGULAR REGISTRATION: This course has switched to OPEN REGISTRATION, please sign up yourself if you meet the pre-requisites. If you do not meet the pre-requisites, please sign up on the program waitlist for consideration: https://bit.ly/ENVR_SCI-203-Spring-2023
Class Attributes
Natural Sciences Distro Area
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Pre-requisite: Students must have completed at least three units of Math, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Environmental Sciences, Earth & Planetary Sciences, or Biological Sciences.