ENVR 233 - Environmental Studies Field Experience

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Off Site Contact Hours Without Faculty: 3

Description: This field experience provides students with an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in other environmental studies or sciences courses to off-campus experiences in government, private industry or nonprofit organizations at an off-site location for a minimum of 45 hours throughout the semester. The final grade will be based on a joint evaluation by the faculty and the field experience supervisor. Students registered in this course are considered Schoolcraft College students with all rights, responsibilities and privileges of a student. Field experiences may be paid or unpaid based upon placement. Department permission is required before registering for this course.

Prerequisites: Completion of any three of the following courses with a minimum grade of 3.0 and an overall minimum GPA of 2.5 and consent of department: ENVR 107. ENVR 245. GEOG 135. GEOG 225. GEOG 230.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Summer Only
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Course Competencies

Apply environmental studies skills to real world projects.
Utilize time management skills by creating and using schedules and work plans.
Adapt within the social, organizational and technical systems of the field experience organization.
Evaluate information so that output can conform to the employer’s or project’s needs.
Solve environmental-related problems through data analysis and information.
Relate with staff in a respectful and collaborative manner.
Perform duties in a professional manner (e.g., dress, professional ethics and formal communication).
Utilize environmental sampling equipment or other tools appropriate for the project or internship.
Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by a supervisor.