ENVS 199 - Special Project: Environmental Science

1.0 - 5.0 Credits
Special project topic to be arranged by student(s) and supervising instructor for projects in Environmental Science. S/U grade option.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Develop a project proposal, in conjunction with a faculty sponsor from the Natural Science and Mathematics Division, and successfully present it for approval at a meeting of the Science and Mathematics Division.
Complete an independent project on a Natural Science focused area of interest or need, either individually or as a member of a research team.
Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the project topic.
Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity that supplements the learning in a particular course or program of study.
Develop, implement, and complete a project adhering to established or innovative procedures and due dates.
Read, evaluate, and interpret relevant concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature related to the project.
Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.

Course Typically Offered