Natural Resources Conservation 100 - Environment and Society
Fall
2019
01
4.00
Lena Fletcher
TU TH 11:30AM 12:45PM
UMass Amherst
31149
Integ. Learning Center S311
lfletche@eco.umass.edu
In this course, you will both individually and in teams to explore the inherently interdisciplinary environmental challenges facing society. You will engage in discussions, debates, and problem-based team projects to learn about, critically consider, reflect on, and address both local and global environmental problems. You will investigate the impacts of human activities on forests, water, fish and wildlife populations, urban areas, and climate change. If you are an NRC major, this will prepare you for upper-level studies. If you are not a major, you will develop an increased awareness and understanding of the environmental challenges facing our society, while also fulfilling the Interdisciplinary Science (SI) Gen Ed requirement. (Gen.Ed. SI)
There are 24 seats reserved for NRC majors. Please check back after July 19th, as any remaining open seats will be released for general enrollment.