This course integrates biology, chemistry, and physical geography, and will provide an introduction to the fundamental natural science foundation necessary to understand and be literate in environmental science. Topics include systems analysis (atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere), matter, energy, ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental risk, ozone, water, soil and air pollution, global warming, food resources and human health. Science and information literacy, with particular emphasis on the evaluation of sources, are emphasized in the classroom experience. Data analysis is an integral component of the course and is emphasized in laboratory work. The laboratory portion of this course will allow students hands-on experience with scientific and instrumental techniques typically used in environmental science with which data are analyzed at a variety of temporal and spatial scales. Fall.

Specialized topics in environmental science developed by the faculty. On occasion, the course is team-taught. Can be considered a SCI or SOC distribution requirement, depending on the topic and credit.

This course uses case studies and research experiences to build upon the concepts introduced in ENV 1600. There is further development of topics that integrate biology, chemistry, and physical geography. Topics may include invasive species, biodiversity, water, soil or air pollution, global warming, food resources and human health. Data analysis is an integral component of the course and is emphasized in class and laboratory work. The laboratory portion of this course will allow students hands-on experience with scientific and instrumental techniques typically used in environmental science with which data are analyzed at a variety of temporal and spatial scales. For Environmental Science majors, this course allows students to generate work that demonstrates their abilities to synthesize and integrate data and information from the biological, chemical, and geographical sciences. This course is often team-taught.

This is the capstone course for Environmental Science majors. During this course seniors complete and present their Senior Thesis work in consultation with faculty in the Environmental Science program.

Specialized topics in environmental science developed by the faculty. On occasion, the course is team-taught. Can be considered a SCI or SOC distribution requirement, depending on the topic and credit.

An opportunity to conduct research in environmental science, culminating in a research paper and a formal presentation. Given the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science, students in related disciplines may participate in this course with the permission of the instructor and their departmental advisor. Students may enroll for credit more than once, but no more than 4 credits may be applied to the major.

Students must complete an approved field experience. It is the intention of this program that our students all have practical experience in the environmental science major before they graduate. The field experience can be completed in the following formats: an off-campus field course, a J-Term or summer trip, research experience through the Carthage SURE program or an off-campus program, an internship either as part of an interest group such as Greenpeace, Sierra Club, or the Reason Public Policy Institute, or by working in an industry or government setting, relevant employment in the discipline. Field experiences are approved as part of your plan of study. Consult your advisor for specific examples.

Students must register for ENV 4990 during the semester that they plan to complete their senior thesis. For most students this will be the Spring of their senior year.