12 085 - Seminar in Environmental Science

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Stresses integration of central scientific concepts in environmental science. Emphasis on identifying the scientific foundation of environmental problems and proposals for their solution. Through independent study, group discussions, and periodic research reports, students produce an in-depth overview and critique of selected problems. Potential topics include: carbon sequestration, nuclear waste disposal, ocean fertilization, geoengineering, global warming, ocean acidification, and the ecological impact of environmental change.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 12.120, 12.103; or permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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