CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES (SC2010)

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This course will focus on anthropogenic environmental emergencies, such as global warming, habitat destruction, and the introduction of invasive species. Students will investigate specific cases discussed in recent peer-reviewed scientific articles, and will evaluate possible solutions to these crises from multiple perspectives.

Code: 
SC2010
Name: 
CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Discipline: 
SC (Science)
Type: 
CCR
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
4 Credits From Range [SC1020CCS To SC1090GE130] AND (MA1005CCM OR MA1020CCM OR MA1025CCM OR MA1030CCM OR MA1005GE120 OR MA1020GE120 OR MA1030GE120)
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will analyze the historical emergence of global environmental issues from the physical, political, economic and social perspective
  2. Students will be able to engage in the writing practices and culture of the field of environmental sciences
  3. Students will demonstrate basic knowledge of the science behind specific environmental issues
  4. Students will evaluate environmental risk minimization and amelioration strategies
  5. Students will be able to engage in the writing practices and culture of their chosen major, adding to the skills acquired in the Research, Interpretation, and Writing classes to develop a personal, authentic disciplinary voice (CCR)

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