Introduction to Environmental Studies
E&ES 197
Fall 2005
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01
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 197 |
| Certificates: Environmental Studies |
Interdisciplinary study of human interactions with the environment and the implications for the quality of life. Examines the technical and social causes of environmental degradation at local and global scales, along with the potential for developing policies and philosophies that are the basis of a sustainable society. This will include an introduction to ecosystems, climatic and geochemical cycles, and the use of biotic and abiotic resources over time. Includes the relationship of societies and the environment from prehistoric times to the present. Interrelationships, feedback loops, cycles, and linkages within and among social, economic, governmental, cultural and scientific components of environmental issues will be emphasized. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Ethical Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM E&ES |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(E&ES)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(HRAD-MN)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Textbook, journal articles, book chapters, essays and general literature.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two exams, two short essays, final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Cannot take both E&ES 197 and E&ES 199 for credit. |
| Instructor(s): Chernoff,Barry Royer,Dana Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE150; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 200 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 47 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 90 | FR: 110 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 7 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 6 |
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