ENSC 105NL - Environmental Science

Credit(s): 4

Provides an overview of environmental science including: science, public policy and economics, ecosystems and ecological responses, and managing biological and physical resources (water, soil, forests, rangelands, air wildlife, minerals, etc.). Upon completion of this course, a student should have a strong foundation to make sound environmental decisions. Includes lab and a service component. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Understand the resource categories of man’s environment.
Understand the biology, chemistry and geology of the resources, and management of them.
Understand and articulate the major local and global environmental issues of the day.
Understand the ecological, political and economic concepts and thus be able to make sound environmental decisions.
Understand land use conflicts.
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.