Environmental StudiesThe global environmental crisis is already a major theme of the twenty-first century. If there are conflicts between human needs and the health of the planet, how do we weight the balance? Understanding the many facets of this question falls into the realm of environmental literacy and requires knowledge of the natural sciences. Learners can use the world around them as a classroom to explore the discipline of ecology and the computer as a tool to model processes and analyze data. They can explore attitudes and actions toward the environment through the study of literature, philosophy, design and engineering, and qualitative research methods. Issues such as genetic research and testing, economic development, global warming, technological change, legal forensics, and property regulations are decided not by scientists but by politicians, lobbyists and authorities in other fields. Environmental studies will prepare you for careers in:
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