ENGL 210 Science Literature & Environment
This course surveys regional environmental issues; introduces students to the concepts of environmental science; investigates the human relationship to nature through environmental literature; and explores how both scientific and imaginative thinking can clarify what is at stake in regional environmental issues. In Addition to class time, four required field trips are day trips around southern Idaho and northern Utah. The final field study is a 3 day trip to study the greater Yellowstone ecosystem and the reintroduction of the wolf and grizzly.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Notes
In addition to class time, four field trips are required: 3 are day trips around southern Idaho and northern Utah, the final field study is a 3 day trip to the greater Yellowstone ecosystem.
ENGL 210Science Literature & Environment
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I. General Information
Department
English, Languages, and Philosophy
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
48
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
In addition to class time, four field trips are required: 3 are day trips around southern Idaho and northern Utah, the final field study is a 3 day trip to the greater Yellowstone ecosystem.
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course surveys regional environmental issues; introduces students to the concepts of environmental science; investigates the human relationship to nature through environmental literature; and explores how both scientific and imaginative thinking can clarify what is at stake in regional environmental issues. In Addition to class time, four required field trips are day trips around southern Idaho and northern Utah. The final field study is a 3 day trip to study the greater Yellowstone ecosystem and the reintroduction of the wolf and grizzly.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Become familiar with basic ecological concepts.
- Become familiar with American environmental literature and its close relationship with the sciences.
- Become familiar with natural history of the area around southern Idaho.
- Develop an environmental ethic based upon clear, consistent principles of science and aesthetics.
- Develop a sense of place in the local and regional environment.
- Strengthen communication skills: reading, writing, and group discussion
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies