Environmental Studies (ENVR)

ENVR101
Environmental & Sustainability Studies Orientation

Description: Introduction to the Environmental Studies program and community. Weekly group discussions focus on majoring in and pursuing a career in Environmental Studies. Topics address the philosophy and structure of the program, exploring local environmental issues, and connecting academic work to career pursuits.

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:1

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ENVR109
Water in SocietyCrosslisted with SCIL 109, AECN 109, NRES 109, GEOG 109

Description: Introduction to the scientific, social, and economic dimensions of historical and contemporary water systems. Students will develop an understanding of hydrologic systems and analyze and engage in decision-making about complex challenges associated with water resource use.

This course is a prerequisite for: SCIL 300

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Offered:FALL
ACE Outcomes: ACE 4 Science ACE 8 Civic/Ethics/Stewardship

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 4 Science ACE 8 Civic/Ethics/Stewardship

ENVR189H
University Honors Seminar

Prerequisites: Good standing in the University Honors Program or by invitation.

A University Honors Seminar 189H course is required of all students in the University Honors Program. Letter Grade Only.

Description: Topics vary.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 8 Civic/Ethics/Stewardship

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 8 Civic/Ethics/Stewardship

ENVR201
Science, Systems, Environment and Sustainability

Description: Application of basic Earth system and ecosystem science concepts for understanding: natural systems; the relationships and interactions between the living and the non-living environment; current and future environmental challenges; the importance of considering scientific evidence and uncertainty; and the implementation of the sustainability concepts.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
ACE Outcomes: ACE 8 Civic/Ethics/Stewardship

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 8 Civic/Ethics/Stewardship

ENVR249
Individual and Cultural Perspectives on the EnvironmentCrosslisted with NRES 249

Description: The influence of culture on individual perspectives related to the concepts of sustainability and the relationship that humans have with the environment. The role of ethics, religion, and historical setting on the individual and cultural perspectives related to environmental challenges at the local to global scales.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
ACE Outcomes: ACE 9 Global/Diversity

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 9 Global/Diversity

ENVR319
Environmental Engagement and the Community

Description: The processes of environmental agencies and organizations use to develop and implement projects and programs. The development of their project proposal, work plans, budgets, and final report. Requires developing and implementing projects and programs in collaboration with clients who are from agencies and organizations working with environmental issues.

Course details
Credit Hours:2
Max credits per semester:2
Max credits per degree:2
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Experiential Learning:Case/Project-Based Learning

Credit Hours:2

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ENVR334
Psychology of Environmental SustainabilityCrosslisted with PSYC 334

Description: Applications of psychological principles to understand human transactions with their environments and find behavior-based solutions to environmental problems.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
ACE Outcomes: ACE 8 Civic/Ethics/Stewardship

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 8 Civic/Ethics/Stewardship

ENVR434
Environmental Education and InterpretationCrosslisted with NRES 434, NRES 834

Requires 20 hours of service.

Description: Examination of formal and informal environmental education and interpretation. Knowledge, application and practice relevant to science teachers and park, extension, museums, and zoo educators.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Course and Laboratory Fee:$40
Experiential Learning:Community Engagement

Credit Hours:3

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ENVR489
Environmental Studies Senior Thesis I

Prerequisites: ENVR major or minor; junior or senior standing

First course of a two-semester sequence of courses consisting of ENVR 489 and 499. Letter Grade only.

Description: Preparation for writing the required senior thesis.

This course is a prerequisite for: ENVR 499

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 10 Integrated Product

Credit Hours:1

ACE:ACE 10 Integrated Product

ENVR489H
Honors: Environmental Studies Senior Thesis I

Prerequisites: University Honors Program; ENVR major or minor; junior or senior standing;

First course of a two-semester sequence of courses consisting of ENVR 489H and 499H. Letter Grade only.

Description: Preparation for writing the required senior thesis.

This course is a prerequisite for: ENVR 499H

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 10 Integrated Product
Experiential Learning:Research

Credit Hours:1

ACE:ACE 10 Integrated Product

ENVR495
Internship in Environmental & Sustainability Studies

Prerequisites: Permission.

Description: Experience in off-campus setting that is directly relevant to environmental studies.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-4
Max credits per semester:4
Max credits per degree:4
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Experiential Learning:Internship/Co-op

Credit Hours:1-4

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ENVR496
Independent Study

Prerequisites: Permission.

Description: Independent reading or research under direction of a faculty member.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:1-3

ACE:

ENVR499
Environmental Studies Senior Thesis II

Prerequisites: ENVR 489

Second course of a two-semester sequence of courses consisting of ENVR 489 and 499.

Description: Required thesis written under the supervision of the emphasis advisor or a faculty member designated by the advisor.

Course details
Credit Hours:2
Max credits per semester:2
Max credits per degree:2
Grading Option:Graded with Option
ACE Outcomes: ACE 10 Integrated Product

Credit Hours:2

ACE:ACE 10 Integrated Product

ENVR499H
Honors: Environmental Studies Senior Thesis II

Prerequisites: ENVR 489H

Second course of a two-semester sequence of courses consisting of ENVR 489H and 499H.

Description: Required thesis written under the supervision of the emphasis advisor or a faculty member designated by the advisor.

Course details
Credit Hours:2
Max credits per semester:2
Max credits per degree:2
Grading Option:Graded with Option
ACE Outcomes: ACE 10 Integrated Product

Credit Hours:2

ACE:ACE 10 Integrated Product