Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies
Our graduates are changing the world.
Our interdisciplinary program is comprised of courses that provide a strong foundation for understanding the complex relationship between humans and the environment.
Gain a multidisciplinary perspective on a variety of environmental issues, including air and water pollution, population growth and distribution, global climate changes, ecosystems and evolution, agriculture and food resources, and renewable and nonrenewable energy.
Issues are addressed from a local, national, and international perspective as well as from a human and physical perspective, which provides the comprehensive knowledge base necessary for career enhancement or attending graduate school.
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Environmental Studies
Courses
ENVIRON X 400
Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction
This course lays the foundation for the study of global sustainability by providing a basic understanding of environmental systems and the interrelationship and effect of humans upon the environment.
MGMT X 401
Principles of Sustainability II: Current Issues and Case Studies
This course explores the business of sustainability through real-world and applied business case studies from various industries.
ENVIRON X 402
Principles of Sustainability III: Stakeholders and Engaging Communities
This course addresses the equity of sustainability efforts by individuals and groups, exploring environmental justice and socio-cultural behaviors that affect beliefs, change, and decision-making.
ENVIRON 707
Reimagining Sustainability: The Value of Non-Western Perspectives
The goal of the class is to share non-Western perspectives with students that can then be applied to real life sustainability challenges both individually and collectively.
PUB PLC X 460.5
Renewable Energy Economics and Policy
Students are exposed to real-world challenges and opportunities in implementing renewable energy projects in this rigorous course that uses real case studies from renewable energy industry.