Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
CLIMATE AND CLIMATE CHANGE describes basic climate principles, variability, and the science behind the greenhouse effect and model forecasts.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Michael Notaro: Quizzes are described as easy if students study the provided study guide document.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026Examines the social, political, and economic factors shaping climate change drivers, impacts, and societal responses.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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ATMOCN 100 covers the nature of weather phenomena, storm systems, and climate variability.
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Historical reviews of Jonathan Martin: Jonathan Martin's sections are described as difficult, with tricky exams and a lack of provided study materials or feedback on assignments.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers climate change ecological impacts and adaptation principles in natural resources conservation.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCovers atmospheric phenomena, storm systems, and climate variability with map analysis and lab exercises.
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Historical reviews of Michael Morgan: The course is described as incredibly hard with high difficulty, though one student in their field of study found it easy with minimal work required to pass.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Examines the link between climate change and human rights, the international legal system challenges, and the plight of vulnerable populations.
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Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sampleCovers climate change health impacts and strategies for preparedness, prevention, and Health in All Policies.
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EDPOL 320 explores theories of human-earth relations and climate crisis consequences through a global ecological justice lens.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Assignments are described as easy and engaging, with flexible attendance and non-harsh grading policies.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026ATMOCN 801 covers advanced topics in theoretical meteorology, including dynamics, synoptics, climate dynamics, and atmospheric physics.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCIVENGR 525 explores infrastructure sustainability and climate change through case studies in water, mobility, and energy.
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Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · 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 2026ENERGY AND CLIMATE introduces energy sources and their environmental impacts, applying basic physics principles to evaluate energy issues.
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Reviewers note increased workload and tedious lectures, though one finds the course easy if they have prior physics background.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ATMOCN/ENVIRST/GEOG/GEOSCI 335 examines climate variability across timescales, focusing on external forcings, earth system feedbacks, and human activity.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is not too hard, with exams that are manageable if students use the textbook to understand the material covered.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Covers the economic analysis of environmental issues including climate change, biodiversity, fisheries, trade, and poverty.
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Historical reviews of Bradford Barham, Dominic Parker: The course features weekly problem sets and quizzes instead of midterms, with only a final exam. Some students found the econ concepts heavier than expected, requiring preparation if lacking a background in the subject.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025C&ESOC 375 investigates sociological aspects of community and environmental issues including globalization, climate change, and sustainability.
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Spring 2023–Fall 2024 · limited sampleGEOBIOLOGY explores the integrative interaction of Earth's spheres and their evolution through history.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleAn introductory course covering geologic processes, Earth's structure and history, and phenomena like earthquakes, volcanoes, and climate change.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Grades depend on weekly quizzes and labs rather than exams. Quizzes can be tricky, and labs are the most taxing component, requiring careful note-taking and preparation from lecture materials.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026EDPOL 120 explores the history and legacy of environmental education in Wisconsin while engaging students in community sustainability organizations.
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Quantitative Geomorphology studies Earth's surface processes through theory and field observations of hillslopes, rivers, and glaciers.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleGEOG 523 examines species and ecosystem responses to environmental changes over the last million years, focusing on climate shifts and extinctions.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleENVIRST 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 sampleBME 703 teaches responsible conduct of research for biomedical engineers, covering ethics, integrity, and professional relationships.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited samplePOLISCI 369 examines environmental political thought paradigms and their links to social inequity and political action.
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ENVIRST 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 2026PLPATH 155 explores the scientific, social, and systemic forces of food insecurity while developing college success skills and evidence-based discussion abilities.
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FORESTS OF THE WORLD covers global forest ecology, conservation strategies, and management trade-offs outside the USA.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025GLOBAL 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 2026Explores the value of an education/social sciences major for contemporary careers, analyzing contextual forces and developing practical workplace competencies.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025THE END OF THE WORLD explores how artists have grappled with the world's end through case studies across space and time.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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ENTOM 344 explores pollinator biology, diversity, ecology, and conservation strategies in ecosystems and agriculture.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history