Earth & Environment
Colleges: College of Arts & Sciences | Metropolitan College
College of Arts & Sciences
Environmental Earth Sciences
CAS ES 105
Geological processes in environmental science; groundwater quantity and quality; geological resource supply and recovery; earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other natural hazards; landforms, climate, desertification, glaciation, and ocean circulation patterns. Lab meets with lecture. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2400; lab fee: $200; total charge: $2600
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 20, 2014 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 12, 2014 |
| Course End Date | Friday, June 27, 2014 |
Introduction to Environmental Science
CAS GE 100
Introduction to basic physical, ecological, and environmental concepts underlying the relationship between human society and the natural environment. Evaluation of problems and options available in dealing with the areas of natural resources, pollution, environmental degradation, and population growth. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2400
Summer 1 (May 20-June 26)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 20, 2014 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 12, 2014 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 26, 2014 |
Natural Environments: The Atmosphere
CAS GE 101
An introduction to weather and climate. Topics include the controls of weather and climate, day-to-day variations in weather, severe storms, climates of the world, urban climate and air pollution, past climates and climatic change, and the impact of climatic variations on society. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2400
Summer 2 (July 1-August 7)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 1, 2014 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 7, 2014 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 7, 2014 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 7, 2014 |
Sustainable Energy: Technology, Resources, Society, and Environment
CAS GE 150
Examines the social, environmental, and technological aspects of renewable and nonrenewable energy systems. Discusses energy issues in context of globalization, climate change, and sustainable development. Explores lifestyle and policy decisions related to energy issues. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2400
Summer 1 (May 20-June 26)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 20, 2014 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 12, 2014 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 26, 2014 |
World Regional Geography
CAS GE 201
Overview of the special combination of environmental, historical, economic, and organizational qualities of the regions of the Old World, including Western and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, East and South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Emphasis on current issues of regional and global development. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2400
Summer 1 (May 20-June 26)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 20, 2014 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 12, 2014 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 26, 2014 |
Metropolitan College
Special Topics
MET ES 141
Topic for Summer 2014: Investigation on Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay. Examines the flora and fauna of the Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay ecosystems on the beach, at the shore, in the Harbor Islands, and on the waters of Boston Harbor and Mass Bay. With 50 miles of protected water, four sheltered bays, seven river systems, dozens of islands, and a nine-foot average tide, Boston Harbor is one of the most diverse urban ecosystems in America. Students keep daily records of their experiences, record and analyze data for a research paper, and learn to use GIS Datalayers, species maps, and field work guides. Intensive four-week course. Students in this course will incur additional field-trip related expenses. 4 cr. Tuition: $2400
Summer 2 (July 11-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Friday, July 11, 2014 |
| Last day to add | Friday, July 11, 2014 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 14, 2014 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Wednesday, July 30, 2014 |
| Course End Date | Friday, August 8, 2014 |
Topic: Boston Harbor. Meets 7/11: 6-9pm, 7/12,13,18,25, 8/1,8/8:9am-5pm