Introduction to Environmental Health
Examines how humans are affected by the quality of our air, water, soil and food supply as well as how human activities alter these survival necessities. Students will learn how the evolution and prosperity of human populations have resulted in degradation of our environment and the impact of environmental degradation on the health of people. The implications of individual and collective choices for sustainable food production, population management, and resource utilization will be explored.
ENST499F
Special Topics in Environmental Science and Technology; Vector-Borne Disease in Changing Environments: Socio-ecolgoical Theory and Methodologies
An interdisciplinary study of pests and vectors in human-made landscapes, with a focus on mosquitoes and ticks in the temperate US. We will focus on social and environmental factors affecting infestations and their management, and explore important ecological, economic, and health impacts of infestation, key research questions, and control strategies in the 21st century.
*Prerequisite: Senior Standing. There are two field trips scheduled for June 5 and June 12 last 3.5 hours each.
