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Fall Courses 

May Be Subject To Change:

Should there be any discrepancies between the course list below and the official course list provided by the Registrar's Office, the official listing will govern.

EVST 1000. An Introduction to Environmental Studies. An introduction to a variety of major issues in environmental studies through an examination of a range of case studies including both local problems, such as the impact of outdoor recreation activities on the environment, and global threats, such as stratospheric ozone depletion.
EVST 2000. Introduction to Mapping, Remote Sensing, and Geographical Information Systems. An introduction to maps, global positioning systems, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. Applications to a broad range of environmental issues will be discussed.
  • Prerequisite: Geography 1000 or Earth Sciences 1002
  • Lab: 3 hours of laboratory per week
EVST 2210. Outdoor Environmental Pursuits I. The theoretical rationale and practical skills needed to demonstrate basic proficiency in several of the following activities: minimal impact camping, wilderness cooking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, navigating with map and compass, outdoor safety, search and rescue, and group management. The major focus of this course will be the practical application of learned skills.
  • Corequisite: Basic first aid and CPR course
  • Note: 1) 3 hours of practicum per week. 2) Attendance is required
EVST 3210. Expedition. This course will consist of one or more extensive expeditions into wilderness areas. A variety of applied topics related to environmental issues, outdoor leadership, and outdoor survival will be covered using an experiential approach.
  • Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 2210 and 2220
  • Note: 1) Two week expedition (Summer term). 2) Attendance is required
EVST 4010. Seminar in Environmental Studies. A senior seminar in which selected environmental issues will be examined from several disciplinary perspectives.
  • Prerequisite: Permission of the Environmental Studies Program Chair
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