An introduction to the foundational concepts of sustainability and the intersection of society, environment, and economics, including population growth, markets, institutions, ethics, and political economy. This course may be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: ENG 101. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)

Human interactions with the Earth environment, tailored to students pursuing degrees in B-6 Education. Topics aligned with Michigan content standards. Integration of pedagogy and content. This course satisfies the Group II laboratory requirement. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)

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 120. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

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, ENS 101QR.

Our climate is changing! Learn how climate change will affect the environment and our society and how we can effectively adapt to climate change. Prerequisites: ENV 101 or ENV 300; one of:  ENS 101QR, GEO 105, GEO 201,  MET 101; one of: SOC 200, STA 282QR, STA 382QR, BIO 500.

Problems of water access, water-borne pathogens, water treatment, and power relationships in global cultures from anthropology, biology, and chemistry perspectives. Identical to ANT 350WI, BIO 350WI, and CHM 350WI. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May not be applied to any Biology major or the Biology minor. May not be applied to Chemistry or Biochemistry major or minor. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Completion of 56 hours. Recommended: ANT 171 or ANT 170; BIO 101 or BIO 110 or BIO 111; CHM 111 or CHM 120 or CHM 131; or ENV 101 or ENV 300. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)

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: ENV 310, GEO 330, GEO 317, GEL 385.

Seminar format; discussion, analysis and written/oral presentation of research relevant to contemporary environmental issues. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: GEO 300; signed Environmental Studies major; senior standing. Pre/Co-requisites: ENV 310, ENV 350

Qualified students may explore environmental topics of special interest with faculty guidance. Prerequisite: At least 9 hours of ENV credits or graduate standing.