Trinity College (CT)
AC-2: Learning Outcomes

Environmental Science & Environmental Studies Learning Outcome #1 - ENVS majors will gain a broad background in the fundamental concepts of the physical and life sciences. - Conceptual knowledge in biology, geology, chemistry, physics, statistics - Become familiar with the components, structure, and function of Earth and human - systems organization, laws of energy and matter, system responses to change, differences between Earth systems and human systems - Compare and contrast features of living systems that acknowledge a common origin while recognizing evolutionary differences Learning Outcome #4 - ENVS majors will develop intellectual independence, scientific literacy and an appreciation for the connections between environmental science and society. - applies scientific thinking to everyday problems - appreciates relevance of ENVS to society Urban Studies Learning Outcome #2 - Develop comprehension of the patterns and processes of urbanization for Hartford, the US, and the world, and an appreciation of the diversity of urbanism on the planet Public Policy and Law (option for specialization) Learning Goal #5 - Acquire depth in a substantive area of public policy: policy specific electives and a supervised internship in a substantive public policy field (e.g. health, environmental, legal, or art policy) and develop depth of knowledge