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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
social science approach to sustainability drawing from comparisons among urban areas in
the American South with those in the Global North and South. The course examines
concepts within urban sustainability including land use and urban design, transportation,
urban ecology, energy, environmental justice, economic development, and green
building. Fall.
UES 150 Introduction to Environmental Studies (1)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the complexities of environmental problems. The
course provides an overview of scientific knowledge on ecology and environmental
management and examines political, economic, and ethical issues involved in the
attainment of a sustainable future. The course explores how an understanding of the
natural and social sciences is necessary to address and solve environmental problems.
Selected topics, including population growth, food shortages, pollution containment, and
energy resources, are addressed. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Fall.
UES 160 Environmental Earth Science (1)
An introduction to the earth sciences, including climatology, oceanography, physical
geography, geology, hydrology, and others. Topics include how the Earth’s internal,
surface, and atmospheric forces shape the physical environment and selected examples of
how humans interact with the physical environment. Special emphasis is placed on urban
areas. Two lectures and one laboratory period per week. Spring.
UES 204 Survey Data Analysis and Statistics (1)
An examination of theory and practice in formulating hypotheses and evaluating them by
analyzing secondary sources of data with statistical analysis software. Emphasis is placed
on data management, data analysis, the use of appropriate statistics, and the interpretation
of statistical output. Though intended as a prerequisite for EC 304, GCS 304, PS 304, or
SO 304, this course can help any student develop analytical skills. Laboratory required.
(Also listed as EC 204, GCS 204, PS 204, and SO 204; this course may be counted for
credit in economics, global and comparative studies, political science, sociology, or urban
environmental studies.) Fall.
UES 206 Special Topics in Urban Environmental Studies (1)
An in-depth and interdisciplinary exploration of one or more environmental issues.
Topics and disciplinary perspectives may vary. May be repeated when focus differs and
with approval of the UES faculty committee.
UES 250 Environmental Field Methods (1)
A study of the methodology behind current environmental issues. Includes freshwater
resources, wildlife management, fisheries, and geology with a focus on water quality
sampling, forestry, technological advances including GIS, and basic statistical
measurements used in various environmental fields. Prerequisite: UES 150 or UES 160.
Spring.