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ENVSTY 101 The Nature of Environmental Problems
ENVSTY L111 (Chem L111)
ENVSTY L120 (ECOS L120): Introduction to
Environmental Sciences
ENVSTY
L246 (AMST L246) U.S. Environmental History
ENVSTY L250 (POLSCI L250) Introduction to Environmental Policymaking
ENVSTY Z280 Special Topics in Environmental
Studies
ENVSTY 301 Internship in Environmental Studies
ENVSTY 380 Special Topics in Environmental
Studies
ENVSTY 401 Environmental Problem Analysis
and Policy Formulation
ENVSTY 478 Independent study
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ENVSTY
101 The Nature of Environmental Problems (Rudnick, Stein)
An introduction to environmental issues and analysis emphasizing
comparisons between the sustainable characteristics of ecosystems,
both natural and human, and the human impacts on the Earth's
life support systems. Topics include human population growth,
food production, use of natural resources, pollution, energy,
global warming, loss of biodiversity, and conservation strategies.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits
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ENVSTY L111 (Chem L111)
Environmental Concerns and Chemical Solutions
Human society is constantly facing such environmental issues
and problems as ozone depletion, air pollution, acid rain, and
the dangers of nuclear energy. This course provides students
with a foundation in chemistry that can be used to examine these
and other environmental concerns. A combination of hands-on-work
and small-group projects illustrates the science behind these
issues, and helps students develop an unbiased view. 3 Lect
Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 3 Credits TBD
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ENVSTY
L246 (AMST L246) U.S. Environmental
History (Rudnick)
Since
human beings first arrived in the land that we know today as
the United States, they have altered its landscape, natural
resources and ecosystems and have in turn had their actions
and values changed by these elements. The course explores these
interactions from the time of the earliest Native American settlers
to today's multicultural society; from problems that were primarily
related to land use and food resources to such complex contemporary
issues as air and water pollution, resource scarcity, species
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ENVSTY L250 (POLSCI L250)
Introduction to Environmental Policymaking (Stein)
This course provides an overview of environmental policymaking
in the U.S. and to a lesser degree internationally. Students
learn how environmental knowledge is turned into laws, regulations,
management practices and social behavior. Through case studies
and role-playing, students experience the dynamic interplay
of science, interest group politics, economic and institutional
constraints, and value-based social movement organizing. Distribution
Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits
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ENVSTY Z280 Special Topics in
Environmental Studies
The course covers a variety of areas in environmental
studies. The topic is announced during preregistration period.
Variable Hrs, 1-3 Credits
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ENVSTY 301 Internship
in Environmental Studies
The internship requires a minimum of 100 hours of service doing
environmental work with government, non-government, corporate,
or research organizations. The program can assist students in
finding appropriate internship placements. Each student's supervisor
at the placement organization provides a report on the intern's
performance and students submit a paper to the program director
describing their internship experience. The number of credits
varies according to the number of internship hours. Prerequisite:
Permission of program director. Variable Hrs, 1-3 Credits (Pass/Fail)
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ENVSTY 380 Special Topics in
Environmental Studies
Fall 2002 Environmental Justice (Beattie)
Fall 2004 Boston Harbor - History, Science and Policy
(Rudnick)
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ENVSTY 401 Environmental
Problem Analysis and Policy Formulation (Rudnick, Stein)
This is the capstone course for students who enroll in the Environmental
Studies Program. Students in this small seminar will analyze
a particular environmental problem, often one directly associated
with UMass Boston or its immediate community. Students will
examine the technical, social, and political aspects of the
problem, determine whether policy changes or other initiatives
are necessary, and develop a plan of action. Past classes have
included: reducing the environmental "footprint" of
UMass Boston and evaluating watershed management for communities
near Boston and conducting an Environmental Impact Analysis
for the University’s BEST park project.
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ENVSTY 478 Independent study
Research and reading in a selected area of environmental
studies, guided by a faculty advisor. Hrs by Arrangement, 1-3
Credits
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