ENST 100: Introduction to Environmental Studies (Spring semester)

Introduction to Environmental Studies is a survey course that draws students from across campus.   It introduces recurrent issues and broad themes of human-environment relations including: sustainability, population growth, consumption, land use, food production, energy production, biodiversity, water, toxics, and global climate change.   The course offers weekly lectures, reading-based discussions, as well as in-class exercises and debates.   Readings include Annual Editions--Environment (Allen), and Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (Withgott & Brennan) along with electronic reserve items.   Course requirements comprise three (3) in-class exams, an argument paper (+/- 10 pp.), in-class participation and exercises, and a final exam.

Spring 2007 syllabus pdf format

Fulfills these CLA (common learning agenda) requirements: NFBW (natural and fabricated worlds), SOSC (social science),

Fulfills these ENST requirements: social science core (if taken before junior year),

Prerequisites: none; recommended for first-year and sophomore students.