ENVS 12. The Joy of Garbage. Overview of environmental problems related to the essential human problem of waste management. Lectures and coursework apply foundational scientific concepts from chemistry, physics, and biology, as well as sociological, political, and archaeological evidence, in understanding issues like nuclear waste disposal, toxicological threats to human health, the economics of recycling, biogeochemical cycles, groundwater pollution, risk assessment, and landfill design. Note: Required field trips. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.