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11:375:101 · Environmental Sciences · School 11 — New Brunswick School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Introduction to Environmental Science surveys interactions among natural systems, human activity, and environmental change.
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SIRS · 10,650 responses · 2014–2025
Spring 2027
13 open in snapshot · 6 instructors
When it meets
C/D, Online
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MW 3:50 PM · C/D, Online · 3 sections · 3 open
Online · 3 sections · 3 open
Online · 3 sections · 3 open
Online · 1 section · 1 open
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4 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Frame environmental questions through atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
Connect human populations, consumption, energy, and resource use to environmental pressures.
Examine sources, transport, impacts, and management of environmental contaminants.
Compare policy, technology, and behavioral approaches to environmental problems.
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13 open · C/D, Online
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0119585 | Open | Craig Phelps | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at LOR 022; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at LOR 022LOR 022 | C/D |
| 9019586 | Open | Craig Phelps | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9119587 | Open | Craig Phelps | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9219588 | Open | Abigail Porter | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9319589 | Open | Andy Sandy | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9419590 | Open | Andy Sandy | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9519591 | Open | Andy Sandy | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9619592 | Open | Francisco | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9719593 | Open | Francisco | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9819594 | Open | Schaefer | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9A19595 | Open | Jennifer Kist | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9B19596 | Open | Jennifer Kist | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9C19597 | Open | Jennifer Kist | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.55
Course quality
4.52
Response rate
50.6%
Coverage
288 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Kist | 54 | 4.70 | 4.66 |
| Andy Sandy | 42 | 4.37 | 4.35 |
| Craig Phelps | 35 | 4.64 | 4.60 |
| Kelly Francisco | 22 | 4.61 | 4.58 |
| Jeffra Schaefer | 17 | 4.49 | 4.45 |
| Abigail Porter | 13 | 4.51 | 4.51 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
C/D, Online
Current availability
13 open of 13
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
CCO, NS
Loaded terms
6
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