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The Nature of Environmental Problems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TBA		 Online 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (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.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

40 / 40

Status

Closed

Instructor

Vijaya Jyoti

Tuition*

$1984 (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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