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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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Special topics in the environment focusing on biological aspects, including conservation biology, ecology, ethnobotany, ecotoxicology, biodiversity, and field studies.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Modules provide training in specific tools and methods related to environmental conservation. Topics may include GIS, conservation finance, conservation governance institutions, biodiversity monitoring, and science communication environmental mediating.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.92 GPA, 96.6% A/AB (n=58 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=54 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.99 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=96 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 400 | Special Topics in the Environment: Biological Aspects of Envir St |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 978 | Environmental Conservation Tools Modules |
| 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 |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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