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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic concepts, tools and theories of microeconomics that are applied to problems typically associated with the use of the environment. The course begins with basic microeconomic principles, advances to important economics theories that are commonly used to describe environmental resource allocation problems, and concludes with an examination of case studies such as air pollution and acid rain, destruction of rainforests, climate change, alternative sources of energy and waste disposal. This course does not count toward the major in environmental studies-economics and is not open to first-year students. Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 101 or permission of instructor. Also offered as Economics 108.
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4.00 Credits
This course relates geology, the science of the Earth, to human activities and emphasizes the importance of geology in environmental affairs. Important geologic concepts and fundamental principles necessary to unite the cultural and physical environments are discussed. Topics include natural geologic hazards and interaction between people and the environment, including human modification of nature, geologic resources and energy. May not be taken following or in conjunction with Geology 103. Also offered as Geology 110.
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4.00 Credits
Climate is perhaps the single most important and pervasive factor controlling global ecosystems and human well-being. This interdisciplinary course examines global climate from a historical perspective, beginning with the formation of the solar system and continuing through geologic time to the present. Topics include the development of the atmosphere; the workings of the global "heat engine" of atmosphere, oceans and continents; evidencefor past climate change; causes of global climate change; the effects of climate change on human evolution; and the effects of human evolution on the global climate system. This is a teamtaught studio lab course satisfying the natural science distribution requirement. Also offered as Geology 112 and Physics 112 and through Global Studies.
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4.00 Credits
How do natural systems shape social systems? Ho do social systems reshape natural systems? Whom do these two types of systems conflict? Through exploration of these questions, this course introduces students to the theoretical and empirical study of the dynamic interaction of human society and the natural environment. Students critically examine the social origins and ecological impacts of the production, consumption and distribution of goods, services and ideas domestically and transnationally. The course will challenge a wide range of environmental beliefs. Also offered as Sociology 187.
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1.25 - 3.00 Credits
An introductory course dealing with the chemical, physical and logical principles underlying quantitative chemical analysis. Among the broad topics treated are data evaluation, titrimetry, solution equilibria, potentiometry and absorption spectroscopy. Lectures plus one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Environmental Studies 101; Chemistry 104 or 105 (with a 2.0 grade or higher) or permission of instructor. Also offered, with variations, as Chemistry 205.
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4.00 Credits
A field-oriented course that explores the biology of vertebrate animals, with emphasis on understanding the diversity, life history, evolution and unique adaptations of vertebrates. The laboratory focus is on developing scientifically sound skills in observation and on learning to identify local vertebrates. Some extra class meetings are required for regional field excursions and for earlymorning bird-watching sessions. Prerequisites: Environmental Studies 101, Biology 101, 102 or permission of instructor. Also offered as Biology 209 and through Outdoor Studies.
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4.00 Credits
Geomorphology, literally "earth-shape-study," is the study ofthe landscape, its evolution and the processes that sculpt it. The purpose of this course is to enhance the student's ability to read geologic information from the record preserved in the landscape. This is achieved through understanding the relationship between the form of the Earth's surface and the processes that shape that form. Students combine quantitative description of the landscape with study of landscape-shaping processes into a comprehensive investigation of the dynamic landscape system including glaciation, hills, rivers, mountains and plains. Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 101. Also offered as Geology 211.
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses broadly on the way knowledge, worldviews and power are used in climate change decision-making. We consider the dominant science-policy process and attendant critiques surrounding the United Nations' climate change policy process, looking particularly at the Kyoto Protocol and its mechanisms. The course also surveys national and state-level climate change initiatives. Topics include (1) the role of civil society in the climate change policy process and (2) advocacy, focusing on what the individual can do to influence the policy process and promote more sustainable living. Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 101.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the factors influencing the abundance and distribution of species, including interactions between individuals and their physical/chemical environment, population dynamics and the structure/function of communities and ecosystems and their responses to disturbance. Labs are field-oriented and emphasize characteristics of local communities or specific techniques such as estimation of population density. Lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: Environmental Studies 101; Biology 101, 102 or equivalent; or permission of instructor. Also offered as Biology 221 and through Outdoor Studies.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the scientific study of environmental agents and their human health effects. Emphasis is on the environmental causes of disease, including biological agents, hazardous waste, radiation, pesticides, flame retardants, drinking water contaminants, food additives, housing, occupational hazards and stress. Case studies illustrate how health effects are investigated by epidemiology and how theories of disease have evolved. Procedures for establishing regulatory policy and health standards are also discussed. Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 101.
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