Undergraduate Environmental Management & Sustainability Emphasis Courses
SCI 207 Our Dependence upon the Environment
4 Credits
In this course, learners deepen their understanding of the importance of natural resources to mankind. Students explore physical, biological, and ecological principles, examine how human alterations affect the environment, and reflect on the controversies surrounding various approaches to addressing environmental problems and the steps some communities have taken to address these challenges.
ENV 325 Environmental Management
3 Credits
This course examines recent and ongoing efforts, as well as future needs, to better understand how to attain transformational and sustainable changes to benefit our global environment and its people. It is critical to assess various interventions from an environmental, social, and economic perspective as each of these dimensions impact development and progress. Diverse approaches from multiple fields, such as climate change, renewable energy, natural resource management, and conservation are explored.
ENV 345 Business & the Environment
3 Credits
This course explores perspectives and real- world examples that underscore the opportunities surrounding environmental sustainability for businesses. Corporate and government-based policies provide a foundation for developing strategies pertaining to sustainability. Students evaluate environmental challenges and related practical solutions that are ethical and financially sound.