Coastal Environmental Studies B.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to explain the primary processes and interactions between terrestrial and marine systems and identify how concepts and methods inphysics, chemistry, biology, and geosciences are used in the study of these systems.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to identify how human activities have perturbed Earth systems and discuss anticipated impacts in the coastal zone and potential actions for mitigation or adaptation.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to explain the foundations of systems thinking and analyze complex systems across different domains and across spatial and temporal scales.

4. Investigate the social, cultural, political, and economic systems that have shaped societies and environments.

5. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to apply laboratory and/or field techniques to successfully conduct hands-on inquiry.

6. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to clearly communicate scientific information and its societal relevance or impacts.