Course Descriptions

ENVR  1401  Environmental Science I
Lecture: A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. Lab: Activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze environmental data. Lab required. Prerequisites: TSI Math score of 910-949 with a diagnostic score of 5, and TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 4 credit hours. (A)
Note: Students may take either ENVR 1401 or GEOL 1305 but not both.

 

ENVR  1402  Environmental Science II
Continued interdisciplinary study of both natural (biology, chemistry, geology) and social (economics, politics, ethics) sciences as they apply to the environment.  Focus on energy issues, global warming, ozone loss, land use, conservation and management, deforestation, biodiversity, the history of environmental law and regulation and local environmental problems.  Lab required.  Prerequisite: ENVR 1401. 4 credit hours. (A)