Introduction to Environmental Studies This course, required of all Environmental Studies majors, introduces students to the diversity of opportunities in environmental studies. Students will engage in contemporary readings in environmental studies and be introduced to possible career choices. This is a Core Course of the Environmental Studies Major. Environmental Biology This course, which satisfies the Natural Science with Laboratory general education requirement, provides students with an overview of the principles of environmental biology. Students will also look at the relationship between humans and their environment, the environmental problems that we face such as, human population growth, air pollution, water pollution, and energy usage, and the potential solutions to these problems. This course is a Core Course of the Environmental Studies Major and meets the Category 1 course requirement of the Environmental Studies Minor. Creating a Green Society in the U.S. This course is designed to explore the role of various social structures that will be needed to develop a green society in the U.S. Specifically, the course will provide an overview of global biodiversity and its importance, the threats it faces, and solutions to those threats. This exploration will be made within the context of describing the importance of economic models, political systems, and individual philosophy as both a cause of our current environmental challenges and in the development of a sustainable society. This course is a Core Course of the Environmental Studies Major and meets the Category 1 course requirement of the Environmental Studies Minor. Global Environmentalism This course will study global environmental issues from a cultural, ethical, political, economic, and scientific standpoint. Some of the issues addressed will be environmental ethics, sustainable development, endangered species, deforestation, climate change, biotechnology, genetically modified organisms, environmental justice and environmental activism. This course is a Core Course of the Environmental Studies Major and meets the Category 1 course requirement of the Environmental Studies Minor. Environmental Studies Internship A supervised, practical experience for the Environmental Studies Major. A cooperative arrangement between the University and not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, industry or other entities. Students must complete 40 hours of work to receive 1 credit of internship. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and consent of the Environmental Studies Coordinator. This is a Core Course of the Environmental Studies Major. Environmental Studies Research Research experience in collaboration with a Millikin faculty member. A minimum of three hours of work per week for every hour of credit is expected. Pre-requisite: Junior or senior standing and consent of the Environmental Studies Coordinator. This is a Core Course of the Environmental Studies Major. Environmental Studies Capstone This course, which is required of all Environmental Studies Majors, is the culminating experience of the major. The course will provide the opportunity for presentation of either a research or internship experience to a general audience, as well as peers. This is a Core Course of the Environmental Studies Major. | 
