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3.00 Credits
In this course, students study the link between the economic activities and the health of their natural environment. Among issues to be discussed are the nature of ecosystems, renewable and non-renewable resources, carrying capacity and overpopulation, energy policies, industrialization, pollution, and other environmental problems. Students survey environmentally sound resource management policies that can be applied throughout the world. Meets LAC outcome: NWB4. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the Earth's dynamic systems-itsenergy, air, water, weather, climate, soils, plants, ecosystems, and biomes. Students will analyze the worldwide impact of environmental events, bringing together many physical factors to create a complete picture of Earth system operations. By creating a holistic view of the planet and its dynamics, this course helps the student to grasp a better understanding of the human-Earth relations. Meets LAC outcome: NWA3. 3 crs.
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The pen is mightier than the sword, as the saying goes. Writing is one of the most powerful tools there is for cajoling people into caring about the human species' relationship with the rest of creation. This course surveys the enormous variety in forms for serious environmental writing, from journalism, poetry, or academic discourse to environmental impact statements. Meets LAC outcome: NWB4. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines issues and trends in the ongoing struggle for environmental protection, including polarization of positions, effect of media, and loss of message. A cross section of case histories provides illustration. Students will learn how to reverse the tide by recognizing their own responses to conflict, researching positive action in the field, reframing positions, creating strategic alliances, collaborating, and mediating. Meets LAC outcome: NWB1. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
Our home planet is like a mammoth patchwork quilt of natural regions and diverse cultures that have grown out of these distinctive environments. This course introduces world geography from an environmental perspective. Students will use the emerging philosophy of bioregionalism as a framework for study of the strong links between the natural attributes of regions (climate, ecology, landforms) and human efforts to live sustainably in place. Meets LAC outcome: NWB3. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a lively historical survey of the relationship between technology, society, and environmental quality. Students examine the evolving interactions between people and their technologies from the stone tools of the Paleolithic era to the microchips of today's Information Revolution and the resulting impacts on the natural environment. Meets LAC outcome: NWB3. 3 crs.
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This course is for those who would like to lead social causes, engage in these causes professionally, and make a lasting difference in their communities. By creating a nonprofit organization based on an environmental model students will explore the basics and value of nonprofit organizations. The process and structure can be used for other topic areas as well. This course is designed to help produce Executive Directors in the nonprofit arena and is particularly relevant to science and business majors as well as anyone who wants to effectively manage a nonprofit group. NOTE: The course can be taken for graduate credit as INT 569 through the MAIS program. Meets LAC outcome: NWB1. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
A personal research project in a specialty topic of environmental science. Variable credit.
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3.00 Credits
The Internship program gives students an opportunity to earn credit for new learning achieved through experience. Students apply knowledge and skills learned in their major to appropriately supervised experiences in the community. Interns have the chance to explore career options, network, demonstrate and solidify classroom learning in the real world. Opportunities are available in business, government, schools, and nonprofit organizations. Orientation and completion of an Arranged Class form are required for registration. Check quarterly Schedule of Courses for orientation dates and additional information about internships. Graded Pass/No Pass only. Variable credit.
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3.00 Credits
Variable credit.
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