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:

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