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ENVS& 100 (formerly ENVS 150 Introduction to Environmental Science)
SURVEY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (S) (5)
An introduction to environmental science with special emphasis on human impact.
Discussion topics include structure and dynamics of ecosystems; population
growth; soil, water, forest, food and energy resources, waste management:
pollution and human health; state and federal conservation programs and
agencies. An objective assessment of the environmental issues such as global
warming, acid rain, desertification, toxic wastes and pesticide use. Field
trips are taken to local areas to see waste treatment, mining, recycling, and
old growth ecosystems.
ENVS 170
INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL RESOURCES (S) (5)
What are forests, fishes and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest? Learn
about common species, historical human uses, management, conservation, and
career planning.