ZOO 121.H, Honors Environmental Science, Spring 2008   FOCUS ON FACULTY: DR. JIM ORIS, Department of Zoology My goal for the students in ZOO 121.H is to provide them with a “toolbox” of information that they can use to make decisions about the way to approach everyday activities, what to buy in the stores, and who to vote for on election day.  I don’t tell them what the right or wrong choices are, but rather teach them how to use environmental science in their lives to make those choices. Finally, I emphasize to the students that whereas I am “an” educator,  they are “the” educators. Solutions for environmental problems will come from these students as they enter society as educated consumers and voters and by teaching others how/why they make the decisions they have made. Of all the classed I have taught, ZOO121.H is my favorite. The students who enroll in the class are outstanding, interested in learning, and are engaged in academics and in life.  I always look forward to lectures and discussions, and the students always impress me with their talents. It is great. Read the full story >>

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