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4.00 Credits
This course will examine the scientific process, including the strengths and weaknesses of Western science, as a way of learning about natural phenomena and environmental issues. The natural environment serves as the arena for class discussions and exercises. The methods of science form the foundation from which questions about our environment are posed and investigations of possible causes and consequences are conducted. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
This course examines ecological, economic, legal and sociopolitical constructions of environmental justice and sustainability. The integration of environmental and social justice concepts and movements, especially regarding natural resource use, stewardship, and consumption are examined along with ecosystem integrity, economic resource distribution, political organization and current environmental law and policy. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
In this course, we will explore the ecology, history, value, and use of wetlands and streams. We will take a global survey of wetlands and discuss pollution and other anthropogenic activities that affect wetlands, wetland protection laws, management, restoration, and local grass-roots conservation efforts. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
This class explores how biological, geological, political, and economic forces affect and are affected by a limited resource - water. Students from different fields participate in analyzing local and global case studies and conducting research. This course uses water in the western United States as a springboard to address the global importance of sustainable water use and resource conservation. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
This course examines how historical, scientific, and imaginative texts construct human perceptions of the natural world at both the local and global levels. Sustainability and interconnectedness will provide the organizing principles of this course, which will include activities such as analyzing environmental impact statements, creating education publications, and participating in service learning projects. Students will be expected to gather and analyze a variety of data as they interrogate different ways humans come to know and understand the world. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an interdisciplinary adventure in the origin of life and the universe. The course objective is to provide a scientific description of the history of the universe - from the big bang to our civilization today - as a starting point for contemplating who we are, why we are, and our obligations to the planet.Credits: 3 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a critical study of the occurrences of renewable and fossil fuels, industrial mineral deposits, and water resources. In addition students investigate the environmental, economic, and social impact of extraction, refining, and waste products associated with these resources. Local and global case studies and research highlight the need for sustainable use of resources and resource conservation. Credits: 3 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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4.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary course is designed to deepen students' knowledge of the Latin Antilles, particularly Puerto Rico, through studying Puerto Rican social structures and history. Through readings dealing with historical events, topics of human interest, biographies, artistic expressions, poems, and humorous anecdotes, students will develop an understanding of Antilles cultures and a broader appreciation of different cultural frameworks and infrastructures. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
This course looks at cultural aspects of migration as a local, regional, national, and global phenomenon of our age, and at the creation and history of diasporas (commercial, ethnic, cultural, racial, national). A major component of the course will be research and group presentations. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the book to examine notions of "progress" and the relationships between technological development and intellectual activity. Ancient information recording systems and the development of Western writing will be studied along with writing technologies in non-Western cultures. The most revolutionary book the computer or "virtual book" - will also be examinCredits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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