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Crises of Planet Earth
CAS ES 105
After covering the origin of the universe, earth, and life, the course examines two topics: natural hazards, including earthquakes and volcanoes; and human impacts on Earth, including climate change, ozone depletion, pollution, and increasing demands on mineral and energy resources. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $2800; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3000
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
| Course Start Date | Monday, July 1, 2019 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, July 9, 2019 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, July 9, 2019 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Wednesday, July 24, 2019 |
| Course End Date | Friday, August 9, 2019 |
Introduction to Climate and Earth System Science
CAS ES 107
Introduction to Earth as an integrated system composed of interacting biosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere subsystems. Major themes include earth system stability, instability, and capacity for change on all time scales, including human-induced climate change. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $2800; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3000
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2019 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2019 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2019 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2019 |
| Course End Date | Friday, June 28, 2019 |
Environmental Change and Sustainability
CAS GE 100
Introduces natural and social science concepts that underlie global environmental change and sustainability. Topics include climate change, biodiversity, energy, water, pollution, deforestation, agriculture, population growth. Sustainable development illustrated with ecological footprint based on student's lifestyle. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Ethical Reasoning. 4 cr. Tuition: $2800
Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2019 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2019 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2019 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2019 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2019 |
Research for Environmental Agencies and Organizations
CAS GE 532
Prereq: junior standing or consent of instructor. Students gain professional experience by working in teams on research projects that assist environmental and public health officials in achieving the missions of their agencies. Research areas may include solar energy, environmental justice, toxics, water quality, and lead poisoning. 2 cr. Tuition: $1400
Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2019 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2019 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2019 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2019 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2019 |