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EVRN 144 Global Environment I: Discovery of Environmental Change, Honors

EVRN 144.  Global Environment I: Discovery of Environmental Change, Honors.  5 Credits.   U LFE   

This interdisciplinary course surveys the foundations of environmental understanding and the process of scientific discovery from perspectives that combine the principles and methodologies of the humanities, physical, life and social sciences. Key topics include the history of environmental systems and life on earth, the discovery of biotic evolution, ecological change, and climate change. Laboratory sections apply the principles and methodologies of the humanities, physical, life and social sciences to earth systems and the development of environmental understanding using historical and present-day examples. (Same as GEOG 144 and HIST 144.) Open only to students admitted to the University Honors Program or by permission of instructor.

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of General Studies in Environmental Studies

http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/environmental-studies/ba-bgs/

The Environmental Studies Program at the University of Kansas, established in 1971, is one of the oldest environmental studies programs in the country. The KU Environmental Studies Program provides a rigorous interdisciplinary education and stimulates exchange concerning the environment from natural science, social science, and humanities perspectives.  Learning Pathways , thematic areas of study that match student interest to the environmental expertise of our faculty, are a key aspect of our unique program.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies

http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/environmental-studies/bs/

Why study environmental studies? The Environmental Studies Program at the University of Kansas, established in 1971, is one of the oldest environmental studies programs in the country. The KU Environmental Studies Program provides a rigorous interdisciplinary education and stimulates exchange concerning the environment from natural science, social science, and humanities perspectives.  Learning Pathways , thematic areas of study that match student interest to the environmental expertise of our faculty, are a key aspect of our unique program.

BGS in Environmental Studies

http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/environmental-studies/ba-bgs/BGS-in-Environmental-Studies/

Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Environmental Studies. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill KU Core Goals, please visit the  KU Core website . 

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

http://catalog.ku.edu/engineering/civil-environmental-architectural-engineering/bs-civil-engineering/

...530 Physical Chemistry I EVRN 148 Scientific Principles...Core GE 3S) ECON 144 Principles of Macroeconomics...

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

http://catalog.ku.edu/engineering/mechanical-engineering/bs/

...142 , ECON 143 , ECON 144 , ECON 145 ) - KU...ASTR, ATMO, BIOL, CHEM, EVRN, GEOG, GEOL, and...