About this class
· To provide students with a broad interdisciplinary liberal arts framework for understanding the relationship between humans and their environment;
· To provide students with informed perspectives on biological and physical processes relevant to environmental problems, to help students understand responsible environmental policy and practice, and to engage students in ethical reflection regarding environmental problems in local, regional, national, and global communities;
· To prepare students for careers, citizenship and environmental stewardship through experiential curricular and co-curricular opportunities;
· To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue professional careers and advanced study related to the multi-faceted nature of environmental studies; and
· To serve as an environmental resource, through service, outreach and engagement, to the Chicago metropolitan region.
