SCI 200 - Environmental Sustainability (3 )

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This one semester interdisciplinary course in sustainability is focused on the scientific (i.e., biological, chemical, and physical) and technological elements of environmental stewardship. The course is focused on readings and discussions with connections to the literature of modern sustainability science with a focus specifically on the environment and explores specific case studies in depth. Topics may include alternate energy production, materials (e.g., plastics, petrochemicals, fertilizers), water conservation, climate, food, energy, natural resource and wildlife conservation, transportation, land usage, and housing. Selected topics will be covered in depth at both the scientific and societal level and are discussed in the context of creation care and through the lens of secular and Christian worldviews.
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED:

Complete at least 3 hours of Chemistry, Physics, or Biology. Previous Enrollment Recommended

Sophomore standing Previous Enrollment Recommended