Environmental Studies

Environmental Course Offerings

Fall Semester 1999 and Spring Semester 2000

ID 103 Introduction to Environmental Science (3) Introduces interdisciplinary nature of problems relating to the human environment, including social, political and economic aspects. Includes experiences outside lecture such as field trips and independent projects. The class is offered in the spring semester, TTh at 8-9:15 AM and TTh at 1:15-2:30 PM. Prerequisite: Chemistry 100 or consent of instructor.

ID 260 Science of Environmental Pollutants (3) Describes the pollution of the atmosphere, of surface water and of soil and groundwater. The sources of pollutants, the transport of pollutants in the environment and the monitoring and remediation of pollution will be discussed. The class is offered in the spring semester, MWF at 11 AM. Prerequisite: Chemistry 118

ID 490 Current Environmental Issues (1/2) This course includes outside speakers, faculty members from disciplines such as biology, chemistry, economics, physics, political science and sociology, as well as student presentations and discussions of environmental issues. Contact Dr. Kaufman for more information.

ID 495 Environmental Studies Internship (3-8) Field experience for environmental studies majors under the supervision of a professional in an environmentally related area. Prerequisite: Written application for internship must be received by the director of the Environmental Studies Program two terms prior to beginning the internship.

PHIL 416 Bioethics (3) About 30% of the course will focus on environmental issues, about 60% on biomedical issues and about 10% on standard ethical theory. The class is offered in the fall semester, Wed. evening from 6-8:45 PM and in the spring semester, MWF at 12 PM and Wed. evening from 6-8:45 PM. (Prerequisite: helpful to have had PHIL 121) Contact Dr. Connolly for more information.

PSCI 450 Environmental Law and Energy (3) Contact Dr. Gugin for more information.

Contact the Director of the Environmental Studies Program for more Information.