Environment Studies Department.

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies
Dr. Maynard H. Schaus

Phone 757.455.3247

 

Course Descriptions

ENVS 106 Humans and the Environment (3) (E)

Deals with environmental problems that confront contemporary society. Basic ecological principles which are pertinent to current environmental issues are emphasized. Designed for non-science majors. Offered on demand.

ENVS 304 Environmental Ethics (3) (V)

Identical to PHIL 304

ENVS 323 Public Policy Analysis (3)

Identical to POLS 323.

ENVS 326 Environmental Policy Analysis (3)

Identical to POLS 326.ý

ENVS 410 Enrvironmental Writings (3) (I,W)

A study of many of the important environmental writings and how they have shaped our understanding of the relationship between humans and nature. Identical to ENG 410. Prerequisite: senior/junior status. Offered spring of odd-numbered years. ý

ENVS 470 Internship in Environmental Studies (3)

An intensive study of the environment through on-site field experience. Placements involve hands-on experiences in the environmental field, such as education, grassroots activism, public policy, and habitat management. Students are expected to devote a minimum of at least 120 hours for 3 semester hours, but some placements may require more time. Students must coordinate their internship placement with the supervising faculty member at least two months prior to placement. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisites: junior/senior status and consent. Offered each semester.

ENVS 480 Seminar in Environmental Studies (1)

An advanced seminar on various announced topics in environmental studies. Topics may include, but are not limited to: ethics and the environment; conservation of biodiversity; risk assessment; urban planning; habitat mitigation; environmental monitoring; environmental policy; and sustainable development. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: junior/senior status and consent. Offered spring of even-numbered years.

ENVSENG 410 Environmental Writings (3) (I,W)

PHIENV 304 Environmental Ethics (3) (V)

POLSENV 323 Topics in Public Policy Analysis (3) (S,W)

POLSENV 326 Environmental Policy Analysis (3) (S,W)