Environmental Science

Environmental Science Courses
(Individual course listings in italics not offered during 2008-09 school year.)
Foundation Courses:
BI144
Sustaining the Biosphere Laura Hake
BI145    
Ecology of a Dynamic Planet Eric Strauss
BI200 Introductory Biology I Laura Hake, John Wing
BI202 Introductory Biology II Robert Wolff, Eric Strauss
GE167
Environmental Geosciences I: Resources/Pollution Judith Hepburn
GE168
Environmental Geosciences II: Earth Processes and Risk Judith Hepburn
GE192 Earth Under Seige  Rudy Hon 
Specialized Courses:
BI163
Understanding Urban Ecosystems Charles Lord, Eric Strauss
BI401
Environmental Biology John Roche
    BI405 Aquatic Ecology Brian Frappier 
BI442
Principles of Ecology John Roche
BI443
Coastal Field Ecology Peter Auger
BI445
Animal Behavior Eric Strauss
GE110
Geology of National Parks Yvetter Juiper
GE132
 

Exploring the Earth I: Origin and Systems

Chris Hepburn and Noah Snyder

GE134
Exploring the Earth II: Structures and Internal Processes Alan Kafka
GE146
Origin and Evolution of Life Paul Strother
GE157
Oceanography Gail Kineke
GE170
Rivers and the Environment Noah Snyder
GE172
Weather, Climate and the Environment John Ebel
GE187
Geoscience, Global Warming and Public Policy Alan Kafka
GE220
Earth Materials Chris Hepburn
GE250
Environmental Geology Rudolph Hon
GE297
Environmental Hydrology Dale Weiss
GE380
Environmental Oceanography Gail Kineke
GE398
Statistical Analysis of Scientific Data Alan Kafka
GE400
Watershed  Geomorphology Noah Snyder
GE410
Site Characterization, Remediation and Long Term Monitoring for Hazardous Waste Sites Randolph Martin
GE418
Hydrogeology Alfredo Urzua
GE424
Environmental Geophysics Robert Greaves
  GE440 Global Biogeochemical Cycles  Amy Frappier 
GE457
Environmental Contaminants Rudolph Hon
GE480
Applications of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Rudolph Hon

Environmental Scholars Program: Field internship research opportunities in environmental science, policy, and education, by application. Minors participating in this program whose research is in environmental science receive credit toward the minor for one of the two Scholars semesters in the specialized science area. Scholar minors focusing on policy and education receive credit in the specialized policy area. Environmental Scholars is open to all students with preference given to juniors and seniors. See the Environmental Scholars Program page for more information.

A Note About the Environmental Studies Curriculum

New courses are being developed and added to the current offerings listed above. Interested students should check with the Environmental Studies Program staff for the latest information. Students are also advised that other courses, both in the University or as part of an outside program, may be substituted for the above requirements upon petition to and approval by the Program Director, Dr. Eric Strauss.

Questions about Environmental Studies courses can be directed to the Program Director, Dr. Eric Strauss, at strausse@bc.edu, or 617-552-0735. Additional questions about the program and requests for program information and materials should be addressed to the Program Coordinator, Jess Schmierer at schmiere@bc.edu, or 617-552-2477.