Environmental Studies Program

EV-100. Introduction to Environmental Studies. 3.00 Credits.

An introduction to issues such as global climate change, use of natural resources, population issues, impact of political and economic decisions; decision-making considerations; evaluating arguments. Course Type(s): Stem.

EV-102. Intro to Climate Change. 3.00 Credits.

An introduction to the scientific aspects of climate change and the impact of political and economic decisions; decision-making considerations and the evaluation of arguments on different sides of the issue; an underlying issue is sustainability. Course Type(s): Stem.

EV-122. Nutrition in Health and Disease. 3.00 Credits.

This course will explore a wealth of current information surrounding optimal nutrition and its association with disease prevention. Students will learn how to develop and implement a personal diet plan utilizing relevant nutritional recommendations and research for the enhancement of health and well-being.

EV-125. Environmental Chemistry I. 4.00 Credits.

Laboratory/lecture course introducing the chemical principles underlying environmental issues. The class meetings and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: MA-106 OR MA-133; Course Type(s): Stem.

EV-126. Environmental Chemistry II. 4.00 Credits.

Laboratory/lecture course introducing the chemical principles underlying environmental issues. The class meetings and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: EV-125; Course Type(s): Stem.

EV-155. Politics of Climate Disruption. 3.00 Credits.

This course will explore how environmental issues - such as climate change, resource extraction and energy use - are shaped by politics and political systems at the international, domestic and local levels. We will also examine the ways in which environmental issues have shaped politics - with concepts such as sustainable development and environmental justice - since the emergence of the environmental movement.

EV-200. Economics of Environmental Decisions. 3.00 Credits.

Evaluate the economics impact and feasibility of environmental decisions on individuals, governments and industry. Prerequisites: EC-100 EV-100.

EV-232. China: Environmntl Chnge & Possibilities. 3.00 Credits.

This course focuses on the social, political, economic and cultural variable that impact the Chinese environmental deterioration and these consequences for the world at large. Alternative models of environmental conservation are included. Prerequisites: SO-121 OR UR-151; Course Type(s): Pluralism.

EV-251. Geographic Information System. 3.00 Credits.

This course introduces the computer-based concepts and skills of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Basic GIS concepts, such as map characteristics and projections, spatial data models and analysis and relational databases will be covered. Hands-on experience with GIS software is provided. Students will be exposed to methods of processing both vector and raster data using GIS software. Prerequisites: EV-100.

EV-253. Environmental Art & Issues. 3.00 Credits.

The course is designed to look at environmental issues through the interpretations of an artistic venue. We will explore how interdisciplinary environmental discussions within academic and activist communities can inform the artist and their work as well as society at large. The structure of the class will include research in topics such as eco-ethics, animal rights, environmental justice, ?green? consumerism, and eco-activism. The work created in the class, be it visual or written, will be presented to the college in a gallery space, website and/or through a public dialogue on campus for Saint Peter?s College students and the community at large. The course is geared toward a range of disciplines within and outside the arts inviting a wide range of students to take this course. Prerequisites: ONE SEQUENCE: PL-130 PL-140 OR 2 COURSES FROM TH: Course Type(s): Values.

EV-270. Chemistry of Death Studies. 3.00 Credits.

This is a survey course on death, death care, mortuary science, the history of death care, and death iconography from a chemical perspective. Students will apply topics relevant to chemistry, biochemistry, and physics to understand the process of death, decomposition, decay, and understand the chemical processes of the body before and after death. Students will also explore human interventions on death and body disposal (such as embalming and cremation) and the chemical processes involved. The environmental impact and chemistry of various body disposal methods as well as memorials (tombstones, grave markers) will be explored. Additionally, chemicals specific to the human corpse and decay process will be covered and remarkable case studies of corpse preservation will be covered. This course seeks to highlight the diversity of death processes across the world and provide understanding of many of these processes from a scientific point of view. Prerequisites: CH-131 & CH-132. GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1 & 2 ARE RECOMMENDED OR BEING A SECOND YEAR MAJOR OR HIGHER IN CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, OR A SIMILAR MAJOR.

EV-271. Concepts of Public Health. 3.00 Credits.

Introduction to Public Health Issues - public health laws, policy cycle, demographics, and epidemiological concepts and applications.

EV-295. Credited Internships. 3.00 Credits.

Internship in environmental area. Course Type(s): Independent Study.

EV-304. Ecological Ethics-Religious Environment. 3.00 Credits.

Students will have the opportunity to study ecological ethics and environmentalism through an analysis of issues such as environmental justice, species preservation and ecological economics. Prerequisites: COMPLETE 6 CREDITS: 1 COURSE FROM COURSES PL-130 PL-140 AND 1 COURSE FROM COURSES TH-110 TH-120; Course Type(s): Values.

EV-310. Ecology. 4.00 Credits.

The usual definition of ecology - the relationship between organisms and their environment - is expanded to include the biological as well as the physical conditions under which an organism, population, or species lives to show that relationships involve the interactions between the biotic world and the physical world as well as between members of the same species and between different species. Additional course fee of $100. Prerequisites: BI-183, BI-185, BI-184, BI-186, C OR BETTER IN BI-240; STUDENTS MUST HAVE 60 CREDITS. Course Type(s): Writing Intensive.

EV-312. Biology of Global Change. 3.00 Credits.

This course will investigate natural and anthropogenic global change and its impact on marine, fresh water, terrestrial and human dominated ecosystems. Prerequisites: C OR BETTER IN BI-184 FOR BIOLOGY MAJOR OR MINOR. Course Type(s): Pluralism, Interdisciplinary.

EV-313. Human Evolution Ecology and Adaptation. 3.00 Credits.

This interdisciplinary course focuses on evolutionary adaptations of the human species to nature and ways it has adapted nature to serve its needs. These adaptations and their consequences for changes in human ways of life are central to this course. Prerequisites: BI-184 OR SO-121.

EV-327. Environmental Politics and Policies. 3.00 Credits.

This course explores the shifting political forces that determine environmental policies. Included is an examination of pressures, interest groups, and the media. Prerequisites: EV-100.

EV-400. Sustainability: Plan for a Better Future. 3.00 Credits.

Students will learn about the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals which are designed to be a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future". Students will design a project based on a deeper exploration of one (or more) sustainable goals of their choosing. Prerequisites: EV-100 OR BI-184 AND COMPLETED 60 CREDITS; Course Type(s): Capstone.

EV-486. Seminar: Genocide. 3.00 Credits.

After a thorough conceptualization of genocide, the course will examine case studies of modern genocide, ranging from the 20th and 21st centuries.

EV-489. Globalization and Fieldwork Seminar. 3.00 Credits.

Short term study/travel course in which students conduct first hand investigations on the effects of globalization in relevant settings. Specific area and topics determined at the beginning of the Academic Year. Locations change every term. Additional travel course fee of $50. Course Type(s): International (Travel), Pluralism.

EV-492. Environmental Studies Internship. 3.00 Credits.

Planned and supervised off-campus working experiences with an environment profit or non-profit organization integrated with an independent academic study under the tutelage of the Director of Environmental Studies. Prerequisites are three EV classes. Course Type(s): Senior Seminar.