EESC 499 - Capstone Seminar in Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences

Units: 3
Critical, in-depth study of selected topics of current and classical research in the earth, environmental and sustainability sciences; topics not repeated in two-year interval. Emphasizes mastery of information literacy and writing skills to effectively communicate in the language of the discipline.

Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Develop in-depth knowledge of the literature on a selected topic in the earth, environmental and sustainability sciences.
Synthesize and integrate information on aspects of physical sciences, law, policy, economics and social science, as applicable, in an assessment of the selected topic.
Demonstrate the ability to gather, evaluate and articulate earth, environmental and sustainability sciences information through advanced written and oral communication.