Introductory Environmental Geoscience

3 credits

The Introductory Environmental Geoscience course focuses on the science underlying environmental issues. Concepts are taught using current topical examples from around the world, with an emphasis on geological resources. This includes discussion of environmental and human impacts, particularly to Indigenous peoples. This course focuses on developing scientific literacy and critical thinking skills. *Note: This course is designed mainly for students who are non-science majors seeking a Natural Science course without a lab. Geology and Environmental Geoscience majors cannot take this course for credit.* *Note: Students cannot receive credit for both ESC 102 and ESC 170.*