This course is a survey of basic chemical, biological, and physical principles of environmental science and their applications to environmental issues. This course is appropriate for students in a wide range of disciplines or programs. Student learning outcomes: students will apply critical thinking to analysis and interpretation of environmental information and model output; students will apply the scientific method to explain natural experiences and phenomena; students will explain the basic chemical, biological, and physical principles of environmental science; and students will use empirical evidence to describe the historical and modern context of environmental problems and their solutions.