This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the field of environmental science, including the interdisciplinary nature of the subject and the major environmental issues facing society.

This course covers the biology of the environment, including the structure and function of ecosystems, the impacts of human activities on the environment, and the role of biodiversity in ecosystem health.

This course explores the chemical processes that occur in the environment, including the fate and transport of pollutants, and the impacts of these processes on the environment and human health.

This course covers the legal and policy frameworks that are used to protect the environment, including local, national, and international environmental laws and regulations.

This course focuses on the design and implementation of technologies and systems that are used to protect and improve the environment, including waste management, water treatment, and air pollution control.

This course covers the economic principles and tools that are used to analyze environmental issues and policies, including the costs and benefits of environmental protection and the role of market-based approaches in environmental management.

This course covers the science, impacts, and policy responses to climate change, including the causes of climate change, the evidence for global warming, and the potential consequences of rising temperatures.