Environmental Science

Catalog description

This course focuses on studying the Earth as an interconnected living system. This course provides basic scientific knowledge and understanding of how our world works from an environmental perspective. It will explore the causes, consequences, and possible solutions to local and global environmental issues. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, human population growth, food resources and production, water resources and management, water pollution, mineral resources, hazardous chemicals, air pollution and climate, energy resources, and sustainability. Prerequisite: MA 050, MA 065, or placement via entrance test score.