Special Topics in Environmental Studies

Special Topics in Environmental Studies explores varying topics within the field.

offering recorded1–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Holly Gibbs3.9/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.33 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Explain concepts related to the environment.

  • Apply interdisciplinary perspectives to the study of environmental issues.

  • Demonstrate reading, writing, communication, and research skills.

Source: UW Guide

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ENVIRST 403

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 5 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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HOLLY GIBBS is recorded teaching in Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Spring 2027

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.33 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Varying topics within the scope of environmental studies
  • Interdisciplinary perspectives on environmental issues

Skills

  • Applying interdisciplinary perspectives to environmental issues
  • Reading, writing, communication, and research skills

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ENVIRST 403 · Spring 2027

Special Topics in Environmental Studies

Recorded 2026-10-14
ENVIRST 403 · Spring 2027

Land System Science Analysis

Recorded 2026-10-14
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