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ENVIRST 251 is a really easy class, the lectures are interesting, there are no transcripts so you are forced to sit through the entire thing. There is a book you need to read but the subject matter is pretty interesting and you only need to read the relevant bits. A lot of the grade was also writing discussion posts but there are many opportunitiesRate My Professors ↗
the class was fine it was well structured and he was good with communication. i wish he had uploaded some of the notes he used in lecture to canvas for us to look at separately from the video but it was an overall good classRate My Professors ↗
Just needed the class for bio credit. Was online because of Covid-19. Interesting lectures, calming voice, and really interesting required book. I disliked exams because we had to regurgitate info we would probably forget, like a random fact about an insect in lecture. Aside from that, Cooper knows what he's doing and is really smart and passionateRate My Professors ↗
Overall a wonderful professor. He cares and knows a lot about ecology and keeps the lectures interesting. Exams are not particularly difficult and there are lots of extra credit opportunities. Highly recommend him to everyone.Rate My Professors ↗
I loved this class! All you have to do is memorize the lectures that he posts online- it's simple stuff but, large in volume. I didn't bother going to class 80% of the time, but when I did, Professor Rosin showed exemplary passion and knowledge for what he was teaching. If you want 100%, read the textbooks as well. Lots of extra credit involved!Rate My Professors ↗
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ENVIRST 400 covers special topics in environmental biological sciences including conservation, ecology, and health.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=34 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=26 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CAPSTONE is an interdisciplinary investigation of real-world environmental challenges using diverse academic perspectives.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENVIRST 900 is a graduate-level seminar covering special topics selected with each offering.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENVIRST 972 teaches systematic and adaptive processes for planning, monitoring, and evaluating conservation projects and programs.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=26 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleENVIRST 999 is an advanced independent study course in environmental studies where students conduct independent work under instructor supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 400 | Special Topics in the Environment: Biological Aspects of Envir St |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 600 | Environmental Studies Capstone |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 900 | Seminar |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 972 | Conservation Planning |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 999 | Advanced Independent Study |
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