The objectives reflect those parts of the aims that will be assessed.  It is the intention of the environmental systems and societies course that students should achieve the following objectives.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of information, terminology, concepts, methodologies and skills with regard to environmental issues.
2. Apply and use information, terminology, concepts, methodologies and skills with regard to environmental issues.
3. Synthesize, analyze, and evaluate research questions, hypotheses, methods and scientific explanations with regard to environmental issues.
4. Using a holistic approach, make reasoned and balanced judgments using appropriate economic, historical, cultural, socio-political and scientific sources.
5. Articulate and justify a personal viewpoint on environmental issues with reasoned argument while appreciating alternative viewpoints, including the perceptions of different cultures.
6. Demonstrate the personal skills of cooperation and responsibility appropriate for effective investigation and problem solving.
7. Select and demonstrate the appropriate practical and research skills necessary to carry out investigations with due regard to precision.