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The Nature of Environmental Problems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
5/27/25 - 8/21/25
TBA		 Online 3 $1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)
Date
5/27/25 - 8/21/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current 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.

Registration Opens March 3

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 3, 13 weeks

Class Dates

5/27/2025 - 8/21/2025

Location

Online

General Ed Requirements

Natural Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 35

Status

Closed

Instructor

Vijaya Jyoti

Tuition*

$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current 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.

Tuition Details