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EVSP498 - Senior Seminar in Environmental Science
Course Details
Course Code: EVSP498 Course ID: 4867 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
As a senior seminar, this course will provide a review of core program content and a springboard for more advanced discussion on topics covered throughout the degree program. Students will review and analyze the environmental problem solving process with consideration for the social, environmental, and economic components. This capstone course will provide students with the opportunity to reflect on the course work and demonstrate knowledge of their selected concentration field of study. This is a capstone course to be taken after the environmental science courses have been satisfactorily completed. (Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 105 hours towards your program)
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/20 - 07/31/20 | 08/03/20 - 09/27/20 | Summer 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/30/20 - 09/04/20 | 09/07/20 - 11/01/20 | Summer 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 04/27/20 - 10/02/20 | 10/05/20 - 11/29/20 | Fall 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 05/25/20 - 10/30/20 | 11/02/20 - 12/27/20 | Fall 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/29/20 - 12/04/20 | 12/07/20 - 01/31/21 | Fall 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
LO-1 Analyze fundamental theories and philosophies of environmental science and policy.
LO-2 Examine the role of environmental activism and its relationship to environmental policy at the national and global levels.
LO-3 Explain the evolution of nonprofit and stakeholder participation and litigation as means to effect change in the field of environmental science.
LO-4 Analyze political influences on environmental policy and law.
LO-5 Formulate strategies to address contemporary issues in environmental science.
LO-6 Interpret current scientific literature.
LO-7 Demonstrate proficiency in conducting on-line research.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forum 1 | 1.00 % |
| Forum 1 | 1.00 % |
| Forums 2-4 | 15.00 % |
| Forum 2 | 5.00 % |
| Forum 3 | 5.00 % |
| Forum 4 | 5.00 % |
| Forum 5 | 4.00 % |
| Forum 5 | 4.00 % |
| Professional Interview | 15.00 % |
| Professional Interview | 15.00 % |
| Science in the Books | 20.00 % |
| Book Selection | 1.00 % |
| Science in the Books | 19.00 % |
| Comprehensive Review | 25.00 % |
| Environmental Science Review | 25.00 % |
| Presentation | 20.00 % |
| Presentation | 20.00 % |
Required Readings
See the Lessons section of the classroom for additional readings and weekly lecture notes
Additional Resources: Please go to the program guides in the APUS Library for additional resources:
- Environmental Science: http://apus.libguides.com/environmental_science
Software Requirements
- Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) - American Public University System provides Microsoft Office 365 to AMU/APU students and faculty at no cost
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Links provided inside the classroom in the Lessons section. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.