Academic Catalog 2023-2024

EVS - Environmental Science

EVS 3096  Advanced Biology  (3 Units)  

Field-intensive course that explores the field biology of various organisms and ecosystems in order to understand fundamental principles of life. Applies to off-campus field immersion programs such as Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies, Quetzal Educational Research Center (QERC), Creation Care Study Program (CCSP), and School for Field Studies (SFS).

EVS 3097  Advanced Ecology  (3 Units)  

Field-intensive course that examines the interrelationships between organisms and their biotic and physical environments. Applies to off-campus field immersion programs such as Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies, Quetzal Educational Research Center (QERC), Creation Care Study Program (CCSP), and School for Field Studies (SFS).

EVS 3098  Advanced Ecological Applications  (3 Units)  

Field- intensive course that applies technological and/or computational tools to increase scientific understanding, monitor environments, restore damaged ecosystems, and/or solve human and environmental problems. Applies to off-campus field immersion programs such as Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies, Quetzal Educational Research Center (QERC), Creation Care Study Program (CCSP), and School for Field Studies (SFS).

EVS 3099  Public Policy and Stewardship  (3 Units)  

Course that explores public policy, conservation practice, and/or sustainable development under various real-world contexts to manage and/or restore ecosystems and improve human well-being. Applies to off-campus field immersion programs such as Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies, Quetzal Educational Research Center (QERC), Creation Care Study Program (CCSP), and School for Field Studies (SFS).