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The quest for harmony between humans and the natural world requires understanding of nature, society, and our individual selves. The program in Environmental Studies encourages students to supplement their training in particular academic disciplines by exploring aspects of natural science, social science, and the humanities. The Program is not a concentration program, although a student may emphasize environmental studies in the LS&A Individual Concentration Program (ICP).
Environmental Studies 123, 124, and 240 offer broad overviews of the field and serve as introductions to more advanced work. Environmental Studies 420 and 421 offer opportunities for independent study. In these courses the student is responsible for defining a plan of study, enlisting others with similar interests if appropriate, and locating a faculty member willing to supervise the work. Environmental Studies 450 is a Capstone Seminar providing the opportunity for seniors, particularly those pursuing ICPs, to work together to compare diverse perspectives on human values and the environment.
Courses on environmental issues are offered by many different departments and programs in LS&A as well as in other colleges of the university. Students interested in the environment should explore each issue of the Time Schedule thoroughly, because many appropriate courses are offered at irregular intervals under unpredictable headings. Of particular interest are some of the University Courses.
124/Geol. 124/AOSS 124.
Environment, People, Resources. (2). (NS). (BS).
Human interaction with the natural environment, emphasizing our
dependence on Earth's biological resources. Topics include: the
history of environmental change and the political processes that
affect the way we exploit natural resources, an introduction to
ecology, population growth and limiting processes, food and agriculture, and the harvesting of biological resources. Instruction is by
lectures, films, assigned reading, and computer exercises. Grades
are based on homework and frequent short quizzes. The text is Environmental Science: A Global Concern (4th edition)
by W.P. Cunningham and B.W. Saigo, William C. Brown Publishers, 1996. Cost:2 WL:4
(Walker)
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353/Physics 250. Energy, Entropy, and Environment. Two and one-half years
of high school mathematics, or any college course in mathematics
or natural science. (3). (NS). (BS).
For Fall Term, 1998, this course is offered jointly with RC
Natural Science 263.
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360/Geol. 280. Mineral
Resources, Economics, and the Environment. (4). (NS).
(BS). (QR/2).
See Geology 280. (Kesler)
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407. Culture as Environment.
Environ. Studies 240. (3). (Excl).
Section 001 – Literature of the American Wilderness. For
Fall Term, 1998, this course is offered jointly with English
317.002. (Knott)
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420. Practicum in Environmental
Problems. Environ. Studies 240 and cognates pertinent
to the study. Permission must be granted by Director prior to
enrollment. (1-4). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT). May not be repeated
for credit.
Directed research on critical environmental problems.
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