Prerequisite: Not open to seniors. (ANTH 112H is open to seniors). A broad, general introduction to selected concepts and topics in cultural anthropology through ethnographic accounts of societies from different world regions. Questions about differing social practices and cultural values will be explored, along with questions about how anthropologists examine the objects of their studies and critical examination of analytical concepts such as culture, tradition, ritual, and kinship. The course is designed primarily for first- and second-year students. V.4

Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or ENVR 101; and one 200-level lab course in biology or environmental science. This course examines the interrelationships between individuals and their abiotic environment, among members of a population, and among populations in a given habitat or community. General principles and theories will be applied to a range of organisms, including plants, animals, microorganisms, and humans. Labs emphasize the collection and evaluation of numerical data to test hypotheses, and include field problems, computer models, and student-designed experiments. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory/discussion. III.Q, V.8a

Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 131. An introduction to experimental chemistry. laboratory modules emphasize investigation of the chemistry in everyday life and introduce modern analytical techniques. A nominal lab fee may be required for this course. One three-hour laboratory. V.8b

Prerequisite: CHEM 131. Co-requisite: CHEM 216 or ENVR 244. Students will gain practical experience analyzing samples from diverse matrices including sediment, air, soil, and water. Students will also learn how to critically analyze data, conduct an error analysis, and recommend improvements to an experimental procedure. Methods of analysis include gravimetric, titrimetric, UV/Vis spectrophotometry, fluorometry, AAS, and HPlC. A nominal lab fee may be required for this course. One three-hour laboratory.

An introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of environmental studies involving the integration of environmental science, policy and planning. This course introduces various environmental problems, their causes and potential solutions. The course examines the issue of overpopulation and current global environmental crises such as ozone depletion, loss of biodiversity, tropical deforestation, and contamination of water and air. V.4

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Hands-on investigation of Earth surface processes, landforms, and soils. Activities include interpretation of topographic maps and aerial photographs, basic rock and mineral identification, soil sampling and description, experiments with water flow, and field exercises in geologic observation and interpretation. V.8b

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A study of freshwater systems including streams, lakes, and groundwater. Physical, chemical, and ecological components of aquatic environments are examined with an emphasis on water quality, hydrology, geomorphology, and water resource management. Includes hands-on field and lab experience applying concepts to real-world problems. V.8ab

Prerequisite: ENVR 101. An introduction to the principles of environmental policy planning and analysis. The development of environmental policy is explored and students are introduced to the legal and regulatory institutions affecting environmental policy. Emphasis is placed on the processes by which interest groups compete for favorable policy and on the analysis of the social and economic results of specific environmental policies. Offered alternate years. V.7

Prerequisite: One course in BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, or PHYS. Introduction to the geological, chemical, physical, and ecological aspects of the world's oceans. Topics include the origin and structure of coastlines and ocean basins; properties and constituents of seawater; tides, waves, currents, and circulation patterns; air-sea interactions and ocean-climate dynamics; and life in the ocean. Emphasis will be placed on the climatic and environmental importance of the ocean. V.8ab

Prerequisite: ENVR 215. Dwindling, nonrenewable fossil fuel resources and air pollution issues, including climate change, ozone depletion, acid rain, and smog, are some of the most significant environmental problems of the 21st century. This course takes an in-depth look at both energy and atmospheric pollution, focusing on the science behind the issues and exploring their social, political, and economic aspects. III.O

Prerequisite: ENVR 101 or ENVR 143. As lifestyles, technologies, and values have changed over time, the relationship between humans and the American landscape has also evolved. Through examination of the issues of food and agriculture, urbanization, and wilderness protection, this course analyzes how and why people’s connection with the land has changed through time. The emergence of the American environmental movement is also explored. Offered alternate years. V.1

Prerequisite: BIOL 324. An examination of the social, economic, and ecological aspects of global biodiversity conservation. Students explore the roles of international institutions in biodiversity loss, the role of economic value in conservation, and the causes of conflicts between humans and wilderness in developing countries. Major international conventions, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and CITES, are analyzed for effectiveness in promoting biodiversity conservation. Offered alternate years. V.4, V.7

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, department chair, and dean. This course is graded P/CR/NC only.

Prerequisite: ENVR 316. Hands-on exploration of topics in geographic information systems (GIS), including 3D visualization, spatial data models, raster analysis, and basic cartographic modeling. Involves application of ArcGIS software to a variety of geographic problems. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: ENVR or ENVS majors or minors with senior standing. A course designed to help students synthesize knowledge gained in previous courses with students’ analytical abilities and facilities for oral and written persuasive argument. Students are provided with intractable environmental problems, about which they learn to perform independent research, develop clear positions, persuade others of their positions, and defend those positions against competing views. III.O, III.W

Prerequisites: One or more 200-level courses relevant to the research project; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3; and research proposal selected by Honors Committee. Projects are undertaken and completed over eight weeks in the early summer. The student and her faculty sponsor together determine what the student will produce as the culmination of her research project. At the end of the program each student must turn in to the Honors Program and to her faculty sponsor the final product of her research project. The research papers will be published in a special issue of the Honors Journal. This course is graded P/CR/NC only.

Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 113, MATH 123, or BUSN 127; not open to students who have received credit for MATH 106. An introduction to data analysis and statistics. Descriptive statistics, random variables and their distributions, independence, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and linear regression. Applications in science, social sciences and economics. III.Q

The course serves as an introduction to the analysis of human interaction and social groups. Focus is on the sociological perspective, methods of social science, socialization processes, and class, gender, and race inequalities, with an over-arching emphasis on the social construction of reality. May be counted as an auxiliary course toward the minor in gender studies. V.5