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Contact: Uko Zylstra
Chair, Biology Department
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e-mail: zylu@calvin.edu
Enst 201 Human Activities and Natural Environments
(1)
An examination of the complex system of relationships between human activities
and natural environments. The ecology of natural systems will be studied
by examining the relationships among their dynamic components. Upon this
framework, activities by which societies, past and present, have used, affected
and transformed their natural settings are studied. Not open to freshmen.
Enst 202 Environment and Society: Issues and Policies
(1)
The interactions among population, resources, technology, economics, and
public policy are studied in order to understand and address the environmental
issues and problems of our day. Attention is focused upon energy, material,
and food resource issues as well as upon population and resource relationships.
Political, economic, and technological policies plus individual lifestyles
are considered as part of responsible earthkeeping.
Enst 385 Internship in Environmental Studies (1)
This course is an internship involving field application of the concepts
and principles learned as part of the environmental studies supplementary
concentration. A student is placed in a governmental agency, a non-profit
organization or a corporate position which builds on previous instruction
in the student's program of concentration in an area related to environmental
matters. Students are assigned a specific project and work under the direct
supervision of an employee of the governmental, non-profit, or business
entity, as well as under the supervision of the instructor.
Enst 395 Seminar in Environmental Studies (1)
This course aims to develop a Christian philosophy of the environment and
environmental management. Problematics, controversies, developments, issues
and research in environmental affairs are examined. These topics are studied
through readings, student reports and guest lectures. Prerequisites: Environmental
Studies 201 and 202 or permission of the instructor.
Eco 332 Environmental Economics and Public Policy (1)
An introduction to the theory and practice of environmental policy. The
course provides a survey of the problems considered by environmental economics
and an evaluation of the policies that have been developed--problems related
to pollution and other forms of environmental deterioration, to the use
of energy and other resources, and to related issues. Prerequisite: 151
or 221, or permission of the instructor.
Eco 337 World Poverty and Economic Development (1)
A study of the causes of wide-spread poverty in many nations and regions
of the world, and a study and evaluation of policies designed for its alleviation.
Prerequisite: 151 or 221
Soc 308 Demography and World Population Problems (1)
This introduction to demographic analysis of society includes a consideration
of the major demographic theories of population growth and how these contribute
to an understanding of population explosion; a review of how the socio-cultural
dimension of human society affects major sources of population growth (fertility,
mortality, migration, and how variations in these reciprocally affect society);
and an analysis of the causes and consequences of population size, distribution,
and composition for human society.
Bio 345 Ecosystem Ecology and Management (4)
Detailed study of ecosystem structure and function, with special emphasis
on local ecosystems, population dynamics, and the scientific basis for managing
and restoring ecosystems. Lectures and laboratories. Prerequisites: BIO242
and BIO243.
Che 271 Environmental Chemistry (4)
A consideration of the chemistry of the atmosphere, natural water, and soils,
with a special focus on environmental problems arising from the activities
of humans, including a study of acid precipitation, greenhouse gases, ozone
depletion, urban and indoor air pollution, water and soil pollution, solid
and hazardous waste disposal, and risk assessment all presented within the
context of a Christian view of man and nature. Laboratory. Prerequisite:
CHE253 or CHE261
Geo 312 Environmental Geology (4)
Use of geologic methods and interpretations in understanding and resolving
problems related to the environment. Emphasis is on hydrology (groundwater
and surface water), coastal zone problems, soil erosion, landslides, and
restoration of disturbed geologic regions. Prerequisite: Geology 311
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