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. If you do not meet the pre-requisites, please sign up on the program waitlist for consideration: https://bit.ly/ENVR_SCI-203-Spring-2024

PRE-REGISTRATION: All ENVR SCI, EARTH, GEOGR, and EPC majors/minors

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

If you do not meet the pre-requisites, please sign up on the program waitlist for consideration: https://bit.ly/ENVR_SCI-203-Spring-2024

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Distro Area