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Environmental StudiesFaculty: Louisa Bradtmiller, Dan Hornbach (Chair), Roopali Phadke, Christopher Wells Coordinating Committee: Mark Davis (Biology), James Dawes (English), Jerald Dosch (Biology), Jim Doyle (Physics & Astronomy), Arjun Guneratne (Anthropology), Keith Kuwata (Chemistry), Kelly MacGregor (Geology), William Moseley (Geography), Suzanne Savanick Hansen (College Sustainability Manager), Ping Wang (English), Sarah West (Economics) Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary department based on a holistic understanding of environmental issues occurring at the local, national, and global level. The department teaches students to use the tools and perspectives of the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences to understand the causes and consequences of environmental problems and to develop solutions to these problems. Consistent with Macalester’s mission statement, which emphasizes internationalism, and in recognition of the global nature of many environmental issues, the faculty encourages students to participate in off-campus national and international programs of study and research. General Distribution Requirement Environmental Studies 120, 130, 133, and 285 count toward the general distribution requirement in mathematics and natural science. Environmental Studies 215, 231, 232, 252, 335, 365, 368, 370 and 477 count toward the general distribution requirement in social science. Environmental Studies 229, 234, 236, 237, 265, 266, 267, 280, 304, 340, 343, and 345 count toward the distribution requirement in humanities. General Education Requirements Courses that meet the general education requirements in writing, quantitative thinking, internationalism and multiculturalism will be posted on the Registrar’s web page in advance of registration for each semester. Additional information general distribution requirement and the general education requirements can be found in the graduation requirements section of this catalog. Major Requirements The Environmental Studies major consists of nine–ten courses (40 credits) in environmental studies and related subjects plus a seven-course emphasis. Since some double counting of courses is allowed, the total number of courses must exceed 15 (60 credits). The ten course requirement is distributed as follows: Introductory Courses: Must take two of three —Environmental Studies 133 (Environmental Science) —Environmental Studies 215 (Environmental Politics and Policy) —Environmental Studies 234 (Environmental History) Required Environmental Studies Courses: Three courses —Environmental Studies 280 (Environmental Classics): Prerequisite: two of three introductory courses and typically taken second semester of sophomore year. —Environmental Studies 489 and 490 (Environmental Leadership Practicum and Seminar) or Environmental Studies 624 (Internship) —Environmental Studies 488 (Senior Seminar) or Environmental Studies 477/Geography 488 (Comparative Environment and Development Studies) or Geography 488 (Urban Geography Field Seminar) or Environmental Studies 644 (Honors Project in Environmental Studies). Distribution Courses: Introductory Environmental Studies courses may be distributed as follows: —Two Natural Science courses: Pre-approved courses include Environmental Studies 120, 130, 133, and 285, Biology 342 (Animal Behavior and Ecology), Biology 344 (Aquatic Ecology), Biology 345 (Field Botany), Chemistry 111 (General Chemistry I), Chemistry 112 (General Chemistry II), Chemistry 115 (Accelerated General Chemistry), Geology 150 (Dynamic Earth and Global Change), Geology 155 (History and Evolution of the Earth), Geology 260 (Geomorphology), Geology 265 (Sedimentology and Stratigraphy), and Environmental Studies 194, 294, and 394 (natural science topic courses). Other natural science courses require prior approval by the environmental studies department chair. —Two Social Science Courses: Pre-approved courses include Environmental Studies 215, 231, 232, 252, 335, 365, 368, 370, and 477, Economics 119 (Principles of Economics), Geography 111 (Human Geography of Global Issues), and Environmental Studies 194, 294, and 394 (social science topic courses). Other social science courses require prior approval by the environmental studies department chair. —Two Humanities Courses: Pre-approved courses include Environmental Studies 229, 234, 236, 237, 265, 266, 267, 304, 340, 343, 345, Philosophy 125 (Ethics), and Environmental Studies 194, 294, and 394 (humanities topic courses). Other humanities courses require prior approval by the environmental studies department chair. The senior capstone requirement in environmental studies will be satisfied by completing Environmental Studies 488 (Senior Seminar). Disciplinary or Interdisciplinary emphasis: Seven courses: Introductory Environmental Studies courses may not be counted Disciplinary Option —6 courses in a discipline (see www.macalester.edu/environmentalstudies for specific courses) * 2 must be 300-level courses * Disciplinary emphasis in departments other than anthropology, biology, chemistry, economics, geography, geology, history, philosophy, political science or physics must be approved by the chair. —1 methods course related to the focus of the emphasis Interdisciplinary Option —6 courses organized around a clear theme or environmental problem * 2 must be 300-level courses * All interdisciplinary emphasis plans should be designed in consultation with members of the environmental studies department and must be approved by the chair. * Some examples of interdisciplinary emphasis plans might be: environmental science, global citizenship, environmental justice, natural resources management. —1 methods course related to the focus of the emphasis Preapproved emphases can be found on the environmental studies web site www.macalester.edu/environmentalstudies. Minor Requirements Five courses (20 credits) are required for a minor in environmental studies: two from the introductory sequence (Environmental Studies 133, 215, or 234) and three additional environmental studies courses selected in consultation with a department faculty member and approved by the department chair. Honors Program The Environmental Studies Department participates in the honors program. Eligibility requirements, application procedures, and specific project expectations for the environmental studies department are available from either the department office or the Director of Academic Programs. Topics Courses 194, 294, 394, 494 Topics are occasional courses, offered by instructors at their own initiative or in response to student requests. To be announced at registration. Topics courses, depending on their content, may satisfy major requirements or college distribution requirements. This will be noted in the course description available for registration. (4 credits)
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