Environ Pollution:Sci & Policy

Catalog description

Air, water, and soil pollution sit at the intersection of science and policy. Understanding the ways that pollutants impact natural and human systems makes for better policymaking. Class topics include environmental problem identification, basic environmental chemistry and pollution analysis, and policy implications. The lectures will discuss concepts, problems and science related to the assessment and management of natural resources with an emphasis on the science and law. Team projects will provide experience in problem solving, teamwork, scientific ethics, and professional communications. Prerequisite: At least one semester of college chemistry with a lab, or ENVI 140, or ENVI 201. Offered fall only.