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Course Details
Fall 2015-2016* ENV 201A / STC 201A (STN) Graded A-F, P/D/F, Audit
Fundamentals of Environmental Studies: Population, Land Use, Biodiversity, and Energy
Kelly
K.
Caylor
David
S.
Wilcove
An expanding human population and the desire of all people for a more prosperous life have placed tremendous demands on the environment. We will explore how human activities have affected land use, agriculture, fisheries, biodiversity, and the use of energy. Our focus is both global and local, highlighting not only fundamental changes in the biosphere, but also the ways in which individual decisions lead to major environmental changes. We explore the fundamental principles underlying contemporary environmental issues, and we use case studies to illustrate the scientific, political, economic, and social dimensions of environmental problems.
Sample reading list:
Course Packet,
Reading/Writing assignments:
Approximately 50 pages of reading will be assigned per week, including web readings and popular/technical articles in a supplementary reader. Students will attend lectures and participate in precept discussions. Assignments will include problem sets and shorter papers and essays.
Requirements/Grading:
Mid Term Exam - 25%
Final Exam - 35%
Class/Precept Participation - 20%
Other (See Instructor) - 20%
Other Requirements:
Course is required for concentrators
Prerequisites and Restrictions:
Course is appropriate for all students regardless of intended major. P/D/Fail option is available, but precludes qualifying for the Certificate of Proficiency in Environmental Studies..
Other information:
Other 20% = homework
Reserved Seats:
First Year Ugrd Only 12
Website: http://blackboard.princeton.edu
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
Class number | Section | Time | Days | Room | Enrollment | Status |
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22577 | L01 | 10:00:00 am - 10:50:00 am | M W | Frist Campus Center 302 | Enrolled:111 Limit:75 | Closed |
24218 | P01 | 11:00:00 am - 11:50:00 am | W | Frist Campus Center 210 | Enrolled:9 Limit:8 | Closed |
24219 | P02 | 10:00:00 am - 10:50:00 am | Th | Friend Center 204 | Enrolled:9 Limit:8 | Closed |
24220 | P03 | 10:00:00 am - 10:50:00 am | F | Friend Center 111 | Enrolled:7 Limit:7 | Closed |
24221 | P04 | 11:00:00 am - 11:50:00 am | W | Friend Center 203 | Enrolled:8 Limit:8 | Closed |
24222 | P05 | 09:00:00 am - 09:50:00 am | Th | Computer Science Building 102 | Enrolled:6 Limit:8 | |
24223 | P06 | 10:00:00 am - 10:50:00 am | Th | Computer Science Building 102 | Enrolled:8 Limit:8 | Closed |
24224 | P07 | 02:30:00 pm - 03:20:00 pm | W | Lewis Library 117 | Enrolled:8 Limit:8 | Closed |
24225 | P08 | 03:30:00 pm - 04:20:00 pm | W | Lewis Library 117 | Enrolled:11 Limit:8 | Closed |
24226 | P09 | 07:30:00 pm - 08:20:00 pm | W | Lewis Library 117 | Enrolled:9 Limit:8 | Closed |
24227 | P10 | 10:00:00 am - 10:50:00 am | Th | Friend Center 111 | Enrolled:6 Limit:7 | |
24228 | P11 | 11:00:00 am - 11:50:00 am | Th | Friend Center 111 | Enrolled:10 Limit:8 | Closed |
24229 | P12 | 01:30:00 pm - 02:20:00 pm | Th | Friend Center 202 | Enrolled:9 Limit:7 | Closed |
24375 | P13 | 11:00:00 am - 11:50:00 am | Th | Friend Center 204 | Enrolled:6 Limit:12 | |
24376 | P14 | 11:00:00 am - 11:50:00 am | F | Friend Center 111 | Enrolled:5 Limit:12 | |
23235 | P99 | TBA | Enrolled:0 Limit:0 | Canceled |