Environmental Sustainability & Science in China
** available as of 01/01/2027
** available as of 01/01/2027
Prerequisites: ENVS 101 or ENVS 137 or BIOL 101.
This course provides students with an understanding of how sustainable systems work and how the structure and function of these systems is altered by human activities. Students will gain first-hand experience studying environmental issues in China, including air pollution, loss of biodiversity, energy, and climate change, through lectures & field trips to China.
Outcomes: a) Describe the characteristics of subtropical climate and ecosystems; b) Explain the interactions between human activities and the environment in China; c) Discuss China's approaches to environmental protection and economic development; d) Recognize the interconnectedness of natural systems, including the role of humans within them; e) Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, both individually and in teams, and communicate findings effectively in writing and speech.
This course provides students with an understanding of how sustainable systems work and how the structure and function of these systems is altered by human activities. Students will gain first-hand experience studying environmental issues in China, including air pollution, loss of biodiversity, energy, and climate change, through lectures & field trips to China.
Outcomes: a) Describe the characteristics of subtropical climate and ecosystems; b) Explain the interactions between human activities and the environment in China; c) Discuss China's approaches to environmental protection and economic development; d) Recognize the interconnectedness of natural systems, including the role of humans within them; e) Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, both individually and in teams, and communicate findings effectively in writing and speech.