Environmental Studies (EVR)

This course is a survey of basic chemical, biological, and physical principles of environmental science and their applications to environmental issues. This course is appropriate for students in a wide range of disciplines or programs. This course is a state-designated general education core course.

This course is an introduction to the field of sustainability and an exploration of practices leading to the development of sustainable cities. The course explores the concept of sustainable development of cities within local, regional, and global contexts. After this course, students will better understand the complex interactions that take place between humans, other organisms, and their urban environment.

This course gives students opportunity to understand the relationship of theory to practice through participation in a service-learning experience. Students are required to complete 20 hours of volunteer work, a service-learning contract, and an oral and written reflection of the experience.