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ENV 101 Exploring the Environment
This interdisciplinary lecture-lab course allows students to explore environmental grand challenges through a combination of lab, field, and community experiences. This course introduces students to what NC State can offer students interested in the environment, environmental problem solving and sustainability. Students gain an understanding of how different disciplinary perspectives collectively contribute to innovative solutions. They learn about the diversity and inter-relatedness of environmental issues, and understand the roles of science, research, technology, policy and socio-economic factors in addressing these issues. Finally, students will create a solid foundation on which they can build to enhance their success in their chosen degree program.
GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Environmental First Year Program
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The Environmental First Year (ENVFY) Program caters to first-year undergraduate students who have a strong interest in the environment and sustainability. ENVFY students learn about the diverse approaches to addressing environmental issues while being exposed to relevant disciplines and careers. The program also cultivates NC State’s motto of ‘Think and Do’ by balancing critical thinking with hands-on learning within the classroom and through engagement programming.Â
Environmental First Year Program
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...and Exploration Course All students will take ENV 101 in their first semester. This 2...