Environmental Science, Policy and Engineering

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Director: Professor J. D. Klein (Economics)
Faculty: Professors S. Rice (Biological Sciences), M. Hagerman (Chemistry), J. Kenney (Economics), J. Garver, K. Hollocher, D. Rodbell (Geology), A. Ghaly,  M. Mafi (Engineering), R. Wilk (Mechanical Engineering), I. Kaplan (Sociology); Associate Professors J. Corbin, K. LoGiudice (Biological Sciences), L. MacManus-Spencer (Chemistry), K. Lynes (English), H. Frey (Geology), A. Morris (History); Assistant Professors D. Gillikin (Geology); Senior Lecturer J. Grigsby (Sociology); Lecturer J. Bishop (Biological Sciences)

The Environmental Science, Policy and Engineering (ESPE) program is focused on students with an interest in the science and policy behind the myriad environmental problems that face our world, the political policy mechanisms that may provide solutions to these issues, and the interface between the environment and the human condition. Students in the ESPE program choose either a BS degree in Environmental Science or a BA degree in Environmental Policy. The BS degree emphasizes the biological, chemical, and geological sciences, as well as physics and engineering, while the BA degree emphasizes the social sciences and humanities. A common set of core courses links the two programs. All students take a common introductory course, a core of 8-11 required courses, and 4-6 courses that define an area of concentration. During the senior year, students typically complete two terms of independent research, and participate in a common ESPE senior seminar.

Programs

• Environmental Policy, B.A.
• Environmental Science, B.S.

• Environmental Engineering Minor
• Environmental Science and Policy Minor

Courses

• ENS 100 - Introduction to Environmental Studies
• ENS 200 - Energy
• ENS 201 - Food Ecology
• ENS 204 - Geographic Information Systems
• ENS 208 - Waste Management and Recycling
• ENS 209 - Renewable Energy Systems
• ENS 222 - The New Wall of China
• ENS 247 - Sustainable Infrastructure
• ENS 252 - Environmental Geotechniques
• ENS 253 - Environmentally Friendly Buildings
• ENS 295H - Two-Term Environmental Science Honors Independent Project 1
• ENS 296H - Two-Term Environmental Science Honors Independent Project 2
• ENS 460 - Senior ESPE Seminar
• ENS 490 - Independent Study in Environmental Studies I
• ENS 491 - Independent Study in Environmental Studies II
• ENS 497 - Senior Research in Environmental Science
• ENS 498 - Research in Environmental Studies I
• ENS 499 - Research in Environmental Studies II

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