Envt Sust Science II

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course is the second in a two-semester series and will focus on the evidence-based anthropogenic aspects of environmental science where students will apply scientific processes and analyses learned in the first semester. Specific topics that will be covered include: water and air pollution, solid and hazardous waste, food production and agriculture, and energy sources including fossil fuels, nuclear, and sustainable options. Weekly hands-on experiences will build on topics introduced and discussed during class time. These labs and experiential components will emphasize the applications of content covered in class and will also include field trips to a number of relevant, course-specific sites. This course, taken in conjunction with ERTH-1061, will meet the Foundations in Environment and Sustainability Science II requirement in the BSES degree.