CON-100 First Year Experience in Conservation

This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the field of environmental conservation. Students will explore career options and develop an educational plan. Academic skills including learning strategies, writing, and foundational critical thinking skills are practiced throughout the semester. Topics include a history of the conservation movement in the U.S., ecological succession, and current local issues in the discipline.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Review foundational topics in environmental conservation.
2. Practice various learning strategies to aid the development of independent learning skills necessary for success within their academic career.
3. Identify campus resources to aid the development of independent learning skills necessary for success within the conservation field.
4. Practice critical thinking (e.g. identify common logic errors, formulate scientific arguments).