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The Nature of Environmental Problems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.		 M03-0612 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Location
M03-0612
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

An introduction to environmental issues and analysis emphasizing comparisons between the sustainable characteristics of ecosystems, both natural and human, and the human impacts on the Earth's life support systems. Topics include human population growth, food production, use of natural resources, pollution, loss of bio-diversity, and conservation strategies.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 2

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

M03-0612

General Ed Requirements

Natural Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

18 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

Vijaya Jyoti

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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