Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to matters concerning the allocation of natural resources and the quality of our environment. Through lectures and discussions, students are encouraged not only to learn about environmental issues but also to consider their personal ethics relating to nature, resource use, and human populations.
The required textbook for this course is: Withgott J.; LaPosata M.; Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, 6th ed., Pearson Education Inc., 2014. ISBN-13: 9780134204888.
Class Format:
Instruction Mode: The Lecture section (001) will meet twice per week. Each Discussion section will meet once per week.