ENVST-UA 100 - Environmental Systems Science

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

A comprehensive survey of critical issues in environmental systems science, focusing on human population; the global chemical cycles; ecosystems and biodiversity; endangered species and wildlife; nature preserves; energy flows in nature; agriculture and the environment; energy systems from fossil fuels to renewable forms; earth's waters; earth's atmosphere; carbon dioxide and global warming; urban environments; wastes; and paths to a sustainable future. This course is a gateway to the environmental studies major and minor, and one of its core courses. It covers a very significant amount of demanding material, to prepare students for upper-level courses. This course is challenging, and students should expect a steep learning curve. Teaching assistants are available to help students along the way.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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