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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2015-2016
UES 150 Introduction to Environmental Studies (1)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the complexities of environmental
problems. The course provides an overview of scientific knowledge
on ecology and environmental management and examines political,
economic, and ethical issues involved in the attainment of a sustainable
future. The course explores how an understanding of the natural and
social sciences is necessary to address and solve environmental problems.
Selected topics, including population growth, food shortages, pollution
containment, and energy resources, are addressed. Two lectures and one
three-hour laboratory per week. Fall.
UES 160 Environmental Earth Science (1)
An introduction to the earth sciences, including climatology, oceanography,
physical geography, geology, hydrology, and others. Topics include how
the Earth’s internal, surface, and atmospheric forces shape the physical
environment and selected examples of how humans interact with the
physical environment. Special emphasis is placed on urban areas. Two
lectures and one laboratory period per week. Spring.
UES 206 Special Topics in Urban Environmental Studies (1)
An in-depth and interdisciplinary exploration of one or more
environmental issues. Topics and disciplinary perspectives may vary.
May be repeated when focus differs and with approval of the UES faculty
committee.
UES 210 Environmental Problems and Policy (1)
An introduction to U.S. and international policies that address our many
significant environmental problems. There are more than 30 major U.S.
environmental laws, and over 300 international agreements addressing
environmental issues ranging from transboundary air pollution to trade
in endangered species to nuclear non-proliferation. Selected U.S. and
international policies and processes are highlighted, and challenges and
successes of U.S. and international environmental policy are explored. A
Leadership Studies designated course. (Also listed as PS 210.) Prerequisite:
sophomore standing. Spring.
UES 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Urban Environmental Studies
(½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines
concerning independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term
and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.