Environmental Science, Policy and Engineering

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Director: D. Gillikin (Geology)
Faculty: Professors S. Rice (Biological Sciences), M. Hagerman (Chemistry), J. D. Klein (Economics), J. Garver (Geology), K. Hollocher (Geology), D. Rodbell (Geology), A. Ghaly (Engineering),  M. Mafi (Engineering), R. Wilk (Mechanical Engineering), I. Kaplan (Sociology); Associate Professors J. Corbin (Biological Sciences), K. LoGiudice (Biological Sciences), L. MacManus-Spencer (Chemistry), K. Lynes (English), J. Murphy (English), H. Frey (Geology), D. Gillikin (Geology), A. Morris (History), K. Bidoshi (Modern Languages), L. Cox  (Visual Arts); Assistant Professors L. Dosiek (Electrical and Computer Engineering), M. Stahl (Engineering);  Senior Lecturer J. Bishop (Biological Sciences); Lecturer A. Verheyden (Geology)

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. Policy students are encouraged to explore the resources available through Union’s Kelly Adirondack Center. 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 - Geoenvironmental Applications
• ENS 253 - Environmentally Friendly Buildings
• ENS 277 - The Water Paradox
• ENS 291 - Construction for Humanity
• ENS 295H - Environmental Science & Policy Two Term Honors Independent Project 1
• ENS 296H - Environmental Science & Policy Two Term Honors Independent Project 2
• ENS 299 - Environmental Forensics
• ENS 460 - Environmental Science & Policy Senior Seminar
• ENS 490 - Environmental Science & Policy Independent Study 1
• ENS 491 - Environmental Science & Policy Independent Study 2
• ENS 497 - Environmental Science & Policy Senior Research
• ENS 498 - Environmental Science & Policy Research 1
• ENS 499 - Environmental Science & Policy Research 2

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