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.