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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES432 Research and WritingAn advanced research and writing seminar.Prerequisite: Two 300-level English courses orpermission of instructor. (Offered on an occasionalbasis)450 Topics in LiteratureAn advanced seminar dealing with a topic in literatureor language. Recent topics: RenaissanceDrama; Romanticism & Revolution; Faulkner& Postmodernism. Prerequisite: Two 300-levelEnglish courses or permission of instructor. Maybe repeated once when topic varies. (Offeredeach spring)on an occasional basis)460 Advanced Directed Study(Variable course credit)464 Teaching/Learning ParticipationAn individualized study that includes sharingin the instructional process for a particular Englishcourse under the supervision of the facultymember teaching the course. Open only tocertain highly qualified juniors and seniors byinvitation. (Additional details given in the sectionon Other Learning Opportunities.)490 Independent Study491 English Honors Thesis492 Independent StudyOff-Campus/NSOCENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESPeter Schulze, directorA major in environmental studiesnormally consists of 10 course creditsincluding Environmental Studies 235and 479, Economics 242, Philosophy207 or 307, an approved project (seebelow), and one of the following: Biology334, Biology 346, or Physics 240.In addition to the college requirementthat a major include at least threecourses above 300, the environmentalstudies major requires at least sixcourses above 200. The followingcourses are some of the <strong>Austin</strong> <strong>College</strong>courses approved for the environmentalstudies major, with the exceptionthat BIO 115 and ECO 111 may becounted only if taken to satisfy a prerequisitefor another approved courseon this list. The director must approveany other courses chosen as electivesfor the environmental studies major.BIOL 115 Evolution, Behavior, and EcologyBIOL 334 Ecology(prerequisite: BIOL 115)BIOL 346 Ecosystem Ecology(prerequisites – see coursedescription)CHEM 101 Environmental ChemistryECO 111 Principles of EconomicsECO 242 Natural Resources andEnvironmental Economics(Prerequisite: ECO 111)ENVS 235 Introduction to EnvironmentalStudiesENVS 250 GlobalizationENVS 479 Environmental Policy(Prerequisites – see coursedescription)MATH 120 Elementary Statistics orPSY 120 or SSCI 120PHIL 207 Environmental EthicsPHIL 307 Environmental Ethics(Prerequisites – see coursedescription)PHY 101 The Day After Tomorrow:Global Climate and ExtremeWeather)PHY 240 Atmospheric and EnvironmentalPhysics (Prerequisites – seecourse description)PSY 120 Statistics for Psychologists orMATH 120 or SSCI 120PSY 222 Environmental PsychologySSCI 120 Social Science Statistics orMATH 120 or PSY 120Students who are interested in the environmentalstudies major are stronglyencouraged to consult the programdirector at their earliest convenience,especially because eligibility for particularpostgraduate opportunities mayrequire that you complete additionalcourses that are not required for the environmentalstudies major. Students arealso encouraged to study the web pageof the environmental studies program(www.austincollege.edu/Category.asp?1450).COURSES OF INSTRUCTION| 109
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESStudents who plan to major in environmentalstudies should select electivecourses for the major that are bestsuited to their particular interests andshould choose a minor (or secondmajor) that best complements theirinterests in environmental studies. Thedirector must approve any courses thatare not included in the above list.The director must approve the experientiallearning activity that servesas the required project for the major.Possible formats include a directedstudy, independent study, honors thesis,or one of the various non-creditformats such as an internship or summerresearch position. Junior status isa prerequisite for project approval. Thedirector must approve written projectplans 12 months before graduation.Upon completion, students describetheir projects in public presentations tothe campus community. Environmentalstudies majors whose approved projectwill not result in course credit (e.g. asummer internship, service work, orsummer research job) should registerfor Environmental Studies 480 duringthe semester that they will give thepublic presentation on their project.A minor in environmental studiesnormally consists of five course credits,including Environmental Studies 235and 479, and three other approvedcourses from at least two of the college’sdivisions (humanities, natural sciences,social sciences). The minor must includeat least two courses from the followinglist. Pre-approval from the director is requiredto substitute any course not listed.BIOL 334BIOL 350ECON 242PHIL 307PHY 240EcologyEcosystem EcologyNatural Resources andEnvironmental EconomicsEnvironmental EthicsAtmospheric andEnvironmental Physics235 Introduction toEnvironmental StudiesAn introduction to and framework for evaluatingenvironmental issues such as biodiversityloss, global climate change, stratospheric ozonedepletion, degradation of fertile soils, renewableand nonrenewable resource utilization, andaquifer depletion. (Usually each fall and spring)250 Topics in Environmental StudiesAn investigation of selected topics and issuesconcerning environmental studies. May berepeated when topic varies. (Offered on anoccasional basis)260 Intermediate Directed Study(Variable course credit)350, 450 Advanced Topics inEnvironmental Studies460 Advanced Directed Study(Variable course credit)464 Teaching/Learning ParticipationAn individualized study that includes sharingin the instructional process for a particularenvironmental studies course under the supervisionof the faculty member teaching thecourse. Open only to certain highly qualifiedjuniors and seniors by invitation. (Additionaldetails given in the section on Other LearningOpportunities.)479 Environmental PolicyThis course builds upon Environmental Studies235 and incorporates key ideas from ecology,economics, ethics, and other disciplinesin a study of options for responding to environmentalissues. The course examines boththeoretical and actual approaches to solvingor preventing environmental problems. Readingscover the history of environmental issues,leading ideas for more effective environmentalpolicy, the system of laws and regulations inthe United States and their development, andthe challenge of international environmentalagreements. Prerequisite: junior or senior statusand completion of Environmental Studies 235with a grade of at least C, or permission of theinstructor. (Usually each spring)480 Environmental Studies Project(Zero course credit)An alternative to an advanced directed study,independent study, or honors thesis as a meansof completing the project requirement of theenvironmental studies major. Environmental110 |COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
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