ENVR 205 · Environmental Science in Practice I
Community building, land connections and academic and career planning in environmental science. [1.5-0-0]
Course Topic(s):
Climate & Environment
Includes human context
Science Communication
Face to Face Course
Field/Community/Industry Partner Course
Course Content
- Connecting to place and context: An exploration of local environmental and social histories and their interconnections.
- Environmental science in society: An examination of the role of environmental science in addressing societal and environmental challenges.
- Environmental careers: An overview of environmental science professions, required qualifications, and associated professional communities.
- Opportunities and resources: An identification and engagement with academic, career, and experiential learning opportunities within and beyond the university.
- Academic and career planning: An alignment of career goals with Area of Concentration (AoC) and course selections.
- Professional communication: A creation of professional résumé statements that effectively articulate skills, experiences, and interests.
- Professional portfolio: A compilation of academic and professional experiences, skills, and career interests in the form of an e-portfolio.