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Academic Year 2003/2004

Introduction to Environmental Studies
E&ES 197 FA

Interdisciplinary study of human interactions with the environment and the implications for the quality of life. Examines the technical and social causes of environmental degradation at local and global scales, along with the potential for developing policies and philosophies that are the basis of a sustainable society. This will include an introduction to ecosystems, climatic and geochemical cycles, and the use of biotic and abiotic resources over time. Includes the relationship of societies and the environment from prehistoric times to the present. Interrelationships, feedback loops, cycles, and linkages within and among social, economic, governmental, cultural and scientific components of environmental issues will be emphasized.

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COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM E&ES    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Chernoff,Barry   

Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM;     Location: SCIE150

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 70)

SR. major: 0   Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: 30   FR: 40

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Ethical Reasoning, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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