| ENV 105. | Introduction to Environmental Studies (NS-1) | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 credits | ||
| Examination of humans and their relationship to the natural environment. Explores current status of environmental problems, controversies and solutions. | ||
| ENV 110. | Environmental Geology (NS-2) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| MTH 101 | ||
| Investigation into the causes of geologic hazards such as earthquakes, mass movement, volcanoes and desertification. Includes investigation into geologic process involved in the formation of energy and material resources, their origin, uniqueness and the impact of their use on the environment. Topics center on the interrelationships among all physical Earth processes. | ||
| ENV *380. | Environmental Problems and Issues | |
| 4 credits | ||
| ENV 105, 110 and one additional course from the ENV curriculum. | ||
| Examination of selected environmental issues and problems. Content varies. Topics may include pollution, energy, natural resources, land use planning and recycling. | ||
| ENV *385. | Practicum | |
| 2-4 credits | ||
| ENV 105, 110 and one additional course from the ENV curriculum. | ||
| ENV *480. | Topics Seminar in Environmental Studies | |
| 2 credits | ||
| 16 credits in minor or Senior Standing or Permission | ||
| Capstone course in environmental studies. Interdisciplinary approach incorporating scientific knowledge with policy and humanistic issues that are applied to real-life environmental problems. | ||
| ENV *499. | Independent Study | |
| 1-4 credits | ||
| ENV 105, 110 and one additional course from the ENV curriculum. | ||
Courses
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Graduate Profile
Katherine Beam
Graduation: 2001
Major: History, Political Science
Minor: Environmental Science
Katherine Beam took an introduction to environmental studies course as a freshman that set her direction in life.
After graduating from Alma, she continued on to Indiana University and earned a master’s degree in public affairs in environmental policy. She now works for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, providing assistance and outreach to small businesses to help them meet and exceed their environmental responsibilities.