STL 165 - Humans and the Earth System

A continuing study of science and technology in the context of societal concern about problems related to the earth system and human impact. It will consider the forces at work in our physical environment, as well as human reaction and its impact on the delicate equilibrium that exists. Technology assesment and systematic forecasting methods will be studied. Case studies and/or individual student projects will be used. Two lectures, one hour laboratory per week.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: STL 100
Offered in the Fall Semester