GNSCI 106 - Environmental Sustainability

Credits: (4)
This course is designed to fulfill the Natural World domain requirement. It explores the nature of science through in-depth discovery of contemporary issues in the discipline of Environmental Sustainability. Students will gain an understanding of the scientific worldview, the process of scientific inquiry, the enterprise of science, and the role of science in history and society. By using quantitative reasoning and critical thinking, students will solve problems in an integrated lecture and lab setting. Specific issues addressed in this course include climate change, energy resources and policy, food and water security, and loss of biodiversity. Students with junior standing or higher can complete this course to fulfill the 300-level leadership portfolio requirement.