Environmental Studies 480 - Interdisciplinary Investigations of Environmental Issues

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

Staff This course examines current environmental issues from a social, ethical, and natural science perspective. The goal is for students from different disciplines to understand interdisciplinary perspectives by interacting and cooperating in data collection and analysis of a specific environmental problem. Topics for investigation are selected by faculty, sometimes in conjunction with local and regional agencies. The course is designed to give students practical experience working in interdisciplinary teams to examine environmental issues with a goal of developing policy-relevant recommendations. The course is project-based; the projects require an interdisciplinary analysis, must connect to real policy issues, should involve real-world examples, and may include interacting with local experts to help students address problems affecting their projects. These projects may address local or regional issues but are not limited to these areas. Prerequisites: ENST 100/CORE 127 and ENST 101 (or their equivalents) and at least three courses from the affiliated department (biology, economics, geography, or geology), or permission of instructor.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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