Environmental Sciences
Course Overview
This course is an introduction to the concepts and methods related to the study of environmental sciences. Students will be introduced to relevant theories from physical, ecological and social sciences. This course is intended for majors and minors in Environmental Sciences.
Course Objectives
Course Information
- Course Number:
- ENVS 130
- Credit:
- 3
- Categories:
- Sciences
Program Information
- Summer College Program:
- This is a teaser about summer college
Course Dates and Details
| Program | Course Dates | Class Time | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer College | Session 1 |
| online | open |
Instructors
Michael Martin
Dr. Michael Martin joined the Oxford College faculty in 2017. He grew up in North Carolina and earned his BS in Environmental Studies at the University of North Carolina - Asheville (2008). He earned his PhD in Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (2014) and served in postdocotral positions at Reed College (2014-2016) and the University of Arizona (2016-2017).
Dr. Martin is the Chair of the Tree Advisory Committee at Oxford and has helped the college earn the Tree Campus award since 2019. He also serves on the University Senate Committee on the Environment which is currently working on a Forest Management Plan update for the University.
The overwhelming diversity of life on Earth has always fascinated Dr. Martin. His research focuses on the evolution and conservation of biodiversity.