Environmental Science, Policy and Engineering

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Director: Associate Professor M. Stahl (Geosciences)
Faculty: Professors K. Bidoshi (Modern Languages), J. Corbin (Biological Sciences), H. Frey (Geosciences), J. Garver (Geosciences), A. Ghaly (Civil and Environmental Engineering), D. Gillikin (Geosciences), I. Kaplan (Sociology), M. Mafi (Civil and Environmental Engineering), A. Morris (History), J. Murphy (English), D. Rodbell (Geosciences); Associate Professors L. Cox  (Visual Arts), L. Dosiek (Electrical and Computer Engineering), K. Lynes (English), L. MacManus-Spencer (Chemistry), C. Rodak (Civil and Environmental Engineering), M. Stahl (Geosciences); Assistant Professors S. Benegal (Political Science), M. DeSiervo (Biological Sciences); Senior Lecturers J. Bishop (Biological Sciences), A. Commito (Classics), A. Verheyden (Geosciences)

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. The programs blend the liberal arts and engineering. 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 204 - Geographic Information Systems
• ENS 206 - Sustainable Living
• ENS 208 - Waste Management and Recycling
• ENS 209 - Renewable Energy Systems
• ENS 210 - Groundwater Hydrology
• ENS 215 - Exploring Environmental Data
• ENS 222 - The New Wall of China
• ENS 234 - No Nonsense Sensors
• ENS 242 - Comparative Climate Change Politics
• ENS 247 - Sustainable Infrastructure
• ENS 252 - Geoenvironmental Applications
• ENS 253 - Environmentally Friendly Buildings
• ENS 263 - U.S. Environmental Policy
• ENS 264 - Climate Communication
• ENS 277 - The Water Paradox
• ENS 291 - Construction for Humanity
• ENS 294 - Introduction to Urban Ecology
• 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 302 - U.S. Energy Policy
• ENS 460 - Environmental Science & Policy Senior Seminar
• ENS 490 - Environmental Science & Policy Independent Study 1
• ENS 491 - Environmental Science & Policy Independent Study 2
• ENS 492 - Environmental Science Senior Research
• ENS 493 - Environmental Science Research 1
• ENS 494 - Environmental Science Research 2
• ENS 495 - Environmental Science Research 3
• ENS 498 - Environmental Policy Research 1
• ENS 499 - Environmental Policy Research 2
• GEO 115 - Intro to the Atmosphere
• MIN 206 - Sustainable Living
• MIN 209 - The Injustice of Global Climate Change
• TAB 321T - Buenos Aries Mini-term
• TAB 333T - New Zealand Mini-Term Abroad

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