Courses

An introduction to the process of beginning a new enterprise; learning how to take an idea for a new or improved product or service and turn it into a business. Students will create a business plan using a spreadsheet program for data analysis and documentation, suitable to be sent to possible investors and lenders as well as serving as a blueprint for operating the enterprise. Students will learn leadership and teambuilding skills required to succeed as an entrepreneur or innovator.

Introduction to public health from a population health perspective, examining the programs and practices needed to keep people healthy. Students will learn how public health practitioners and researchers work to understand the causes of 1244 / 1272 Queens College health and disease. Students will also learn some of the tools for investigating and promoting health.

Study of environmental quality from a chemical point of view, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, heavy metals in the environment, problems of solid waste disposal, food additives, and energy production and conservation.

Geological processes affecting the quality of the environment. Analysis of geologic problems affecting the quality of the environment.This course has an M&T Fee. For more info visit: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=JU9F

The scientific background for some major environmental issues is introduced. These issues may include the availability and use of renewable and non-renewable resources; conservation, recycling, waste disposal, and pollution; and land use. Human impact on global environmental problems are examined from both scientific and social points of view. Field trips may be scheduled.

This course examines the disproportionate impact of urban environmental hazards, from flooding to air pollution, on already marginalized communities. By emphasizing environmental racism, the course analyzes why public agencies locate toxic facilities in communities of color and why these same communities face special hurdles in disaster recovery and in mitigating the effects of climate change.

The study of literature and culture from an environmental or ecological perspective, broadly defined as "ecocriticism." Genres and literary movements may include travel narratives, the novel, poetry, the essay, Romanticism, Transcendentalism, or Pastoralism. Topics may include industrialization and urbanization, colonialism and empire, crisis and ecocollapse, animal studies, evolution, environmental justice, and anthropocentrism.

The study of literature and culture from an environmental or ecological perspective, broadly defined as "ecocriticism." Genres and literary movements may include travel narratives, the novel, poetry, the essay, Romanticism, Transcendentalism, or Pastoralism. Topics may include industrialization and urbanization, colonialism and empire, crisis and ecocollapse, animal studies, evolution, environmental justice, and anthropocentrism.

Introduction to environment issues including ethics in environmental management, corporate responsibilities, limitations on the exploitation of natural resources and the process of making environmental policy. Major anthropogenic environmental problems will be described, and case history examples will be presented, in areas such as global warming, air and water pollution, pesticides and toxic materials, sewage management and waste disposal.

A basic understanding and appreciation of microbial processes that may be applicable to students interested in geology, ecology, and environmental science. It covers the fundamental aspects of microbial biology and ecology with a particular emphasis on the roles of microorganisms in sustaining the web of life and earth systems.