Fall 2019
ENVR 302
SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
(Fall 2019)
Focuses on the interlinked natural and social systems of the contemporary world. Particular attention is given to the qualitative social sciences and history, and to analyzing the public and political discourses surrounding environmental regimes. Prerequisite: ENVR 102. Three hours per week with enhancement.
ENVR 499
ENVIRONMENTAL SENIOR SEM
(Fall 2019)
Seminar and practicum focused on a local environmental issue. Students will analyze the issue by doing background research and interviewing stakeholders. The seminar will culminate with a formal presentation in which students present their analysis and suggestions. Suggestions will be implemented if time and topic permits. Prerequisites: ENVR 300, junior status and completion of 20 core credits in the environmental studies major. Three hours per week with enhancement.
POSC 200
POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES
(Fall 2019)
Analysis of political ideologies, emphasizing their role as both justifications for and radical critiques of existing social, economic and political structures and processes. Covers a number of ideologies, including fascism, liberalism, socialism and communism. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
POSC 490
INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH
(Fall 2019)
Advanced students pursue their own research project under the direction of a faculty member, or assist a faculty member in a research project. Involves in-depth reading program or the collection and analysis of data from primary sources. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits with faculty approval; credit beyond three hours requires approval of the department chair.
Spring 2020
BIOL 101
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
(Spring 2020)
Introduces students to the principles inherent to life, with a broad overview of the cell, the organism and the community in which living things exist. This web-enhanced course requires significant online work. Does not satisfy biology major requirements. One hour lecture, two hours online and two hours laboratory per week. Meets General Education IVA or IVB (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIA or IIIB).
ENVR 302
SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
(Spring 2020)
Focuses on the interlinked natural and social systems of the contemporary world. Particular attention is given to the qualitative social sciences and history, and to analyzing the public and political discourses surrounding environmental regimes. Prerequisite: ENVR 102. Three hours per week with enhancement.
ENVR 485
DIRECTED STUDY IN ENVR STUDIES
(Spring 2020)
Supervised independent study in preparation to complete ENVR 490 or as a means for additional in-depth study of a particular topic under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Junior standing, permission of instructor. One to four hours per week.
POSC 490
INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH
(Spring 2020)
Advanced students pursue their own research project under the direction of a faculty member, or assist a faculty member in a research project. Involves in-depth reading program or the collection and analysis of data from primary sources. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits with faculty approval; credit beyond three hours requires approval of the department chair.
