Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENVS 197
Spring 2023
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02
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 197, E&ES 197 |
This 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. It 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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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM E&ES |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| 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: Less than 50% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Electronic readings from textbooks and journals.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment is based on one group and a variety of individual projects, along with weekly Moodle discussions and reading quizzes. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students cannot get credit for both E&ES 197 and E&ES 199. |
| Instructor(s): Miller,Kathleen (Kate) E Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: SCIE405; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: X | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 9 | FR: 18 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 22 | 1st Ranked: 4 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 15 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Electronic readings from textbooks and journals. |
Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment is based on one group and a variety of individual projects, along with weekly Moodle discussions and reading quizzes. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Miller,Kathleen (Kate) E Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: SCIE405; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: X | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 9 | FR: 18 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 34 | 1st Ranked: 10 | 2nd Ranked: 6 | 3rd Ranked: 5 | 4th Ranked: 3 | Unranked: 10 |
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