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Develop an understanding of the scientific principles that shape our environment, and apply knowledge of a wide range of environmental issues, exploring topics such as natural resources, endangered species, pollution, and climate change.

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This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 10 Challenges (formative assessments) and 5 Milestones (summative assessments) with an overall score of 70% or better.

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<p>At the end of the course, you'll be able to:</p> <ul><li>Examine basic environmental science concepts.</li><li>Apply principles of earth systems, ecology, and conservation.</li><li>Identify impacts of development, agriculture, and waste.</li><li>Analyze environmental issues, policies, and solutions.</li></ul>
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