ENV - Environmental Studies
An overview of society and the environment. Topics include human population and resources, markets and commodities, institutions, ethics, risks and hazards, political economy, and constructions of nature. This course may be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Recommended:
ENG 101. (University Program Group III-B: Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Qualified students may explore environmental topics of special interest with faculty guidance.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An examination of how environmental issues interact with inequalities in society including race, gender, and poverty within the United States and internationally. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Recommended: One of:
ENS 101QR,
ENV 101, GEO 120QR, SEP 300. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Sophomore standing
Corequisites
None.
Review of regulatory requirements and application of scientific studies to managing environmental risk. Case studies of risk management by the targeted community and regulatory agencies. Prerequisite: One of:
ENV 101, GEO 120QR,
ENS 101QR.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
One of: ENV 101, GEO 120QR, ENS 101QR
Corequisites
None.
This course introduces the purpose and methodology of environmental impact assessment as a tool for environmental management and decision- making. Emphasis on National Environmental Policy Act. Prerequisite:
ENV 310.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENV 310
Corequisites
None.
Key perceptions, values, and theories that provide blueprints for how we as humans use, abuse, and conserve our environment. Prerequisite:
ENS 101QR or
ENV 101 or GEO 120QR.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENS 101QR or ENV 101 or GEO 120QR
Corequisites
None.
This course integrates social and natural science frameworks to examine water resource governance, allocation, and demand. Prerequisite:
ENS 101QR or
ENV 101 or GEO 120QR.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENS 101QR or ENV 101 or GEO 120QR
Corequisites
None.
Broad understanding of current energy system and its challenges, its interaction with the environment, and paths towards sustainable energy. Basic tools for energy-related policy questions. Prerequisite: One of the following:
ECO 301,
ENV 310,
GEO 330,
GEO 317,
GEL 385.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
One of the following: ECO 301, ENV 310, GEO 330, GEO 317, GEL 385
Corequisites
None.
Qualified students may explore environmental topics of special interest with faculty guidance. Prerequisite:
ENV 101.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
ENV 101
Corequisites
None.
Seminar format; discussion, analysis and written/oral presentation of research relevant to contemporary environmental issues. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 31 credits selected from the Core and Required courses of the Environmental Studies major.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Completion of at least 31 credits selected from the Core and Required courses of the Environmental Studies major.
Corequisites
None.
Qualified students may explore environmental topics of special interest with faculty guidance. Prerequisite: At least 9 hours of ENV credits or graduate standing.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
At least 9 hours of ENV credits or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.