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ENVS& 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science



5.0 Credits
A combination of information from biology, chemistry, physics, and geology which stresses a scientific approach towards understanding the nature and scope of current environmental issues (was ENVSC 100). Prerequisite: Placement into both MATH 090  and ENGL& 101  (was ENGL 105).

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of general scientific principles, with an emphasis on environmental science scientific principles. [REASON]
  2. Clearly communicate the fundamental knowledge particular to environmental science with their peers using the appropriate vocabulary. [COMMUNICATE]
  3. Apply the concepts and information in environmental science to problems that affect their lives, in particular, and our society, in general. [REASON]
  4. Demonstrate the use of mathematics appropriate to environmental science and perform calculations appropriate to the task. [REASON]
  5. Make reliable measurements and perform analysis appropriate for environmental science. [REASON]



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