This course will explore the physical science of the Earth’s environment and human interactions with it. Coverage will include the Earth’s various environmental systems, various environmental problems, and the direct and indirect causes of these environmental problems. Freshman seminar will mirror the ENVS 1000 recitation, and have additional discussions and social media projects.

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