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Environmental Studies 15 From Pole to Pole: Environmental Issues of the Earth's Cold Regions
The Earth's high northern and southern latitudes share an extreme climate, but are vastly different in their histories, ecological systems and human cultures. Polar regions are increasingly under threat from climate change, resource extraction, and the loss of indigenous cultures. This course examines the major physical, ecological and human systems of high latitudes, including the circumpolar northern Arctic regions and the continent of Antarctica. Using an interdisciplinary perspective the course examines the science, societies, politics and policies that shape our viewpoints of major environmental issues facing cold regions. The connections of the polar regions to global processes and international issues (climate change, biodiversity, cultural preservation) will be emphasized. Dist: TAS |
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ENVS 25 - Ecological Agriculture This course will introduce the principles of ecological agriculture. Concepts from ecology and ecosystem science will be applied to the study of agriculture and the design of sustainable production systems. An introduction to soils and their management and controls on plant growth will be emphasized in the field and in the laboratory. Environmental issues associated with conventional and low-input agriculture will be considered. Visits to local farms and field excursuses at the Dartmouth student organic farm will supplement the classroom material. Dist: TLA. Virginia, Stokoe |
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ENVS 40, 42 - Foreign Study in Environmental Problems of Southern Africa This program examines natural resource issues, environmental issues, and social and political aspects of development in southern Africa. For more information check: AFSP WEB site, |
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