Minor
Environmental Science
Program Learning Outcomes
Degrees and Certificates
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Environmental Science,
Classes
ENV 112: Introduction to Environmental Science
Class Program
A study of human related environmental problems stressing human impact on the natural world and possible solutions. The laboratory sessions will emphasize the scientific methods and critical thinking methods. Three lecture and three laboratory hours a week. Required for Biology major with Environmental Studies concentration.
Core Tags
LS
Semester Offered
Offered spring semester.
ENV 220: Environmental Issues
Class Program
Lecture and discussion course related to current environmental issues as they impact natural and human modified environments. Three hours lecture per week. Required for Biology major with Environmental Studies concentration.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
BIO 121, ENV 112, or permission of professor
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
ENV 481: Environmental Seminar I
Class Program
Students will summarize and review content of peer reviewed scholarly journals through written summaries and reflections. Assessment of peer and faculty presentations will be part of the evaluation process. Emphasis of this course will be on written communication skills. One hour per week. Required of students in the Biology major with Environmental Studies concentration.
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior standing
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
ENV 482: Environmental Seminar II
Class Program
Students will summarize and review content of peer reviewed scholarly journals through oral presentations. Assessment of peer and faculty presentations will be part of the evaluation process. Emphasis of this course will be on oral communication skills. One hour per week. Required of students in the Biology major with Environmental Studies concentration.
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
Notes
PCOM for Biology majors
ENV 495: Environmental Internship
Independent work at an off-campus location to apply college coursework to a job situation, learn about a possible career and gain career related skills. Approval is required of both a Newberry College biology faculty member and an onsite supervisor. Subject to Internship restrictions and regulations.
Prerequisites
Minimum 3.0 GPA in BIO Major with ENV Studies concentration
Semester Offered
Offered on demand.