ENVI 101(F) Humans and the Biosphere: An Introduction to Environmental Studies
This course introduces environmental studies in the context of the liberal arts-natural and social science and the arts and humanities. By the end of the semester, a student should be
able to recognize and to investigate the dynamics of the human community impacting the
environment at local, regional, and global scales, and to analyze the challenges of altering
humans' impact on the environment. Understanding these dynamics and challenges is essential to developing sustainable societies that provide a decent quality of life.
Format: lecture/discussion. Evaluation will be based on quizzes, written assignments, a final
exam and attentive participation in class.
No enrollment limit. Required course for student wishing to complete the Environmental
Studies concentration.
Satisfies one semester of the Division II requirement.
Hour: JORLING