Note: All summer 2026 tuition rates and fees are pending approval.

 

Earth & Environment

College of Arts & Sciences

  • Introduction to Oceanography

    CAS EE 144

    Undergraduate Corequisites: (CASMR144)is required of all Marine Science majors registering for CAS EE 144. - Examines the physical, geological, chemical, and biological processes that govern the oceans with a focus on how the ocean is impacted by and also moderates the pace of global change. Dynamic nature of the oceans on both a short- and a long-term scale is emphasized. Carries natural science divisional credit (without lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Ethical Reasoning. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 9 am-12:30 pm
    Zoe Hughes

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  • The Politics of Science, Care, and the Environment

    CAS EE 322

    Undergraduate Prerequisite: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120). This interdisciplinary course explores political conflicts over environmental problems as conflicts over science and care. Content ranges from concrete cases of U.S. environmental challenges (toxic exposure, wildlife in suburbs) to environmental political theory and the politics of climate change. Effective Summer 2026, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Social Inquiry II, Creativity/Innovation. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pm
    Lida Maxwell
    Meets w/CAS PO 322

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  • The Development of Sustainable Environmental Responsibility

    CAS EE 522

    In-depth look at environmental policy and decision-making: how society addresses environmental problems. Includes discussion of the environmental movement, law, science, technology, economics, and international relations. Examines new issues facing environmental professionals and approaches to creating a sustainable world. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Historical Consciousness, Creativity/Innovation. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pm
    Richard Reibstein

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