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. State Core Course Description (State Rule 6A-14.0303). It applies the basic principles of environmental, ecological and geophysical sciences to relevant problems and topics related to the environmental interaction of humans with the earth. The course is designed to highlight current environmental concerns in modern society and to explore potential solutions. This course will also cover sustainability definitions, assessment and actions from a multidisciplinary perspective to help learners create a personal definition that will inform their actions. The course will examine the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of environmental science. Environmental principles, policies, and programs will be explored on the local, national and global level. This course satisfies the Natural Sciences General Education Core.