Taught By:
Dawn Rodriguez-Ward
Lead Instructor, Environmental First Year Program
Office University Interdisciplinary Programs
North Carolina State University
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Course Description:
This interdisciplinary lecture-lab course allows students to explore environmental grand challenges through a combination of lab, field, and community experiences. This course introduces students to what NC State can offer students interested in the environment, environmental problem solving and sustainability. Students gain an understanding of how different disciplinary perspectives collectively contribute to innovative solutions. They learn about the diversity and inter-relatedness of environmental issues, and understand the roles of science, research, technology, policy and socio-economic factors in addressing these issues. Finally, students will create a solid foundation on which they can build to enhance their success in their chosen degree program.
