ES 200 - Introduction to Environmental Science

4 credits
Provides an overview of how the Earth’s environmental systems function, how humans are linked to these systems, and how humans can affect their operation. Many of the topics covered are environmental problems caused by human activity; however, solutions to the problems are highlighted as a path forward to a sustainable society—one that lives off of natural income without irreversibly depleting natural capital. Provides the opportunity to view sustainability from the vantage point of multiple disciplines, and incorporates data collection, analysis, writing, and critical thinking. Approved for University Studies Exploration (Strand G).