A seminar for Community Environmental Scholars analyzing environmental issues and community engagement through work with organizations and professional skill development.
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An independent study focusing on community engagement and applying sustainability concepts through work with a community organization.
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ENVIRST 399
Directed Study
1–3 creditsENVIRST 399 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent work in environmental studies under faculty supervision.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleENVIRST 400 covers special topics in environmental biological sciences including conservation, ecology, and health.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENVIRST 401 covers special topics in physical environmental sciences including energy, measurement, modeling, and climate change.
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Historical reviews of Annemarie Schneider: Labs require outside work, and exams are difficult, though they are curved generously with extra credit available.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleENVIRST 402 covers social perspectives in environmental studies, examining policy, law, economics, and justice issues.
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Historical reviews of Kim Wahl: One reviewer reported a colossal amount of busy work and basic material for a 400-level class, while noting that getting an A is not very hard.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENVIRST 403 is a variable-topic course within environmental studies where specific content changes each offering.
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Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sampleENVIRST 417 analyzes sustainability concepts across diverse fields like energy, ecology, and policy using tools like GIS and modeling.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CAPSTONE is an interdisciplinary investigation of real-world environmental challenges using diverse academic perspectives.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENVIRST 699
Directed Study
1–3 creditsENVIRST 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent work in environmental studies under instructor supervision.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleENVIRST 900
Seminar
1–3 creditsENVIRST 900 is a graduate-level seminar covering special topics selected with each offering.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026This graduate orientation seminar introduces the organizational structure, policies, and practices of the Nelson Institute, focusing on the opportunities and challenges of being a student in a cross-campus interdisciplinary program.
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ENVIRST 909 teaches professional skills for interdisciplinary energy analysis and policy, including career development and practitioner insights.
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Explores remote sensing applications in international development, focusing on project completion, data sources, and policy change.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleENVIRST 972
Conservation Planning
4 creditsENVIRST 972 teaches systematic and adaptive processes for planning, monitoring, and evaluating conservation projects and programs.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleThis course offers a weekly series of presentations by practitioners with direct experience in conservation biology and sustainable development.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TOOLS MODULES provides training in specific tools and methods for environmental conservation.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENVIRST 990
Research
1–12 creditsENVIRST 990 is an independent research and writing course fulfilling thesis or dissertation requirements.
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ENVIRST 999
Advanced Independent Study
1–5 creditsENVIRST 999 is an advanced independent study course in environmental studies where students conduct independent work under instructor supervision.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleFORESTS OF THE WORLD covers global forest ecology, conservation strategies, and management trade-offs outside the USA.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY examines US natural resources policy and law, investigating the policy-making process and the role of science, values, and economics.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleThis course examines the ecology, causes, and consequences of species extinction, including habitat alteration and conservation strategies.
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Historical reviews of Karie Cherwin: Reviewers consistently rate the difficulty as low, noting that content is easy and tests are fair, though some find the lack of structure challenging.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Introduction to how the Earth system works and what makes Earth livable.
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Workload centers on four non-cumulative exams. Some find exams tough due to content volume, while others report easy tests if attending lectures. Textbook reading is often considered optional.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENVIRST/GEOG 127 introduces physical environmental systems and their interconnections through case studies and field work.
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Exams are considered difficult and heavily weighted, requiring students to study lecture notes and readings rather than relying solely on posted slides or lab work.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES explores the global and local nature of environmental problems through an interdisciplinary and geographic perspective.
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Grades rely on three exams and weekly discussion papers. Exams are frequently described as difficult, specific, or poorly worded, requiring strict attendance and note-taking as slides are often unhelpful.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026NATURE, POWER AND SOCIETY explores links between nature, power, and society, examining resource relationships and environmental justice.
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Reviewers describe the course as difficult due to strict grading and expectations to memorize over 200 vocabulary definitions without study guides.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleExamines conservation through a geographical lens, analyzing physical and social dimensions of environmental problems and debates.
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The course is extremely easy, with exams based on provided review sheets. Turner requires reading and application of concepts, and he hosts review sessions before exams.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Examines political, socio-cultural, economic, and ecological aspects of development and human-environment relations in mainland Southeast Asia.
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The course involves two papers, readings, lectures, and a final exam, with unclear assignment expectations and specific exam questions.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleA survey of interactions between people and natural environments in America, covering ecological change, conservation, and public policy.
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Historical reviews of William (bill) Cronon: Reviewers note a heavy reading load but manageable overall workload, with fair grading and clear exam guidance. Some students found the essay-style exams and tough six-page papers challenging, preferring paper-based synthesis over fact-cramming for exams.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025This course explores the application of GIS data, analytical tools, and implementation issues within planning contexts.
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