ENV 360 - Environmental Assessment Methods

Credits: 4

Description
This course uses the scientific method to examine aspects of environmental and social systems important for environmental researchers and managers. Introduces a range of data collection and analysis methods while giving students practical experience in applying assessment methods to key landscape, physical, chemical, biological, and sociological parameters through class and field exercises.

Student Learning Outcomes

Examine the range of environmental and sustainability assessment frameworks available.
Show how natural science, social science, and engineering can collectively shape policy and outcomes.
Compare opportunities for cross discipline teams to address a complex sustainability problem or issue.
Compare skills in analyzing, problem-solving, and anticipating goals and objectives of a particular client.

Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and ENV 101 ; and MATH 127 or above; all with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade