ENVS 1401 - Environmental Science (3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support and ESL requirements
Co-requisites: ENVS 1401L (Applies to students entering Fall 2011 or after)
This is a science course designed to investigate the role of humans in their environment. Students develop a knowledge base about their biological and physical environment. This information leads to exploration of human dependence on, technological control over, and interactions with the environment. Emphasis is placed on sustaining resources and making informed choices concerning environmental issues.
 
ENVS 1401L - Environmental ScienceLaboratory (1)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support and ESL requirements
Co-requisites: ENVS 1401
This is a laboratory to accompany ENVS 1401. The laboratory investigates the scientific aspects of the impacts modern society has upon the natural environmental systems of Earth. The exercises will examine some of the problems associated with the future sustainability of critical components of Earth’s hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere and biosphere. This course is designed for non-science majors.