The course objective is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of environmental science from basic principles to current global environmental issues and conservation efforts. The natural environment impacts human life from basic sustenance to resources for community and activity. A negative impact upon the environment affects the well-being of both human beings and other living organisms. Students will look at how natural earth system cycles (biological, geological and chemical) are connected and how human activity has an impact on these cycles at the atmospheric, aquatic and terrestrial levels. This course also educates students on the known causes of environmental problems and strategies that have been implemented to mitigate or solve these problems. The impact of human population growth, urbanization and energy consumption in both developed and developing countries is also studied, taking into consideration effects such as air and water pollution. Both national and international laws and programs are also assessed and discussed.