| Course Title: Introduction to Environmental Studies |
| Start Date: 01/27/2026 End Date: 05/12/2026 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2026 |
| Description: This course introduces students to the field of environmental studies and to some of the scientific, historical, political, economic and cultural aspects of environmental concerns. Through interdisciplinary lenses, we explore the complexities of many issues and problems such as climate change, threats to biodiversity, and toxic environments. In addition to fostering an understanding of their origins, the course focuses on potential solutions. |
| Distribution(s): NO - Meets No Distrib. Rqmt |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Kevin Surprise | ksurpris@mtholyoke.edu | |
| Gretchen Peltier | gpeltier@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026 | Lecture | Monday and Wednesday | 01:45PM - 03:00PM | CLAP - Clapp Laboratory | 407 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| None |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Course Tags |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 48 | Enrollment: 46 | Available: 2 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| Title: Environment Author: Hassenzahl, David M. Copyright: 2018 Edition: 10 Volume: ISBN: 9781119393481 Publisher: Wiley |
Required | 94.34 |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is the complete book list for this class. |
| Instructor's comments about the book list: MHC Library will have a copy of the 10th edition on reserve for 4-hour checkout. If you prefer to purchase a used copy, older versions of the textbook are also acceptable for use in the course (8th and 9th editions). |