Fall 2021

Environmental science with laboratory

Listed in: Environmental Studies, as ENST-200

Faculty

Rebecca E. Hewitt (Section 01)

Description

This course provides an introduction to environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the function and interactions between the biological, chemical, and physical components of the biosphere and take a systems approach to addressing environmental issues. Lectures on the Earth’s physical and ecological systems, resource use and management, and pollution and toxicology will link central scientific concepts to case studies of regional, national, and global environmental concern. The laboratory will expose students to various tools, techniques, and methodologies used to study the natural environment and document problems. Through field studies and the analysis of data and scientific literature, we will explore air, water, soil, and vegetation processes and their connection to local and global environmental issues. Students will identify research questions, test hypotheses, develop sampling and analysis plans, execute various field and lab methods, and report scientific findings.

Limited to 16 students. Fall semester. Professor Hewitt. 

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: An emphasis on written work, readings, oral presentations, group work, in-class quizzes or exams, field work or trips, quantitative work, lab work. Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.
ENST 200 - L/D

Section 01
M 01:30 PM - 02:20 PM SCCE A019
W 01:30 PM - 02:20 PM SCCE A019
F 01:30 PM - 02:20 PM SCCE A019

ENST 200 - LAB

Section 01
W 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM BEBU 203

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future 13th edition Pearson Education,Inc. Wright, R.T. and Boorse, D.F. Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.