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2015-2016 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2021 [Archived Catalog]
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ENVS 200 - Introduction to Environmental Studies
We study a variety of perspectives on humans and nature, examining questions such as “Do non-human species, or features of the landscape, have intrinsic value?” and “Can (scientific) knowledge affect human behavior?” We attempt to develop an understanding of the resources offered by humanities scholars and social and natural scientists for addressing such questions. Data-driven assessments available from scientists are examined to characterize the state of our planetary inheritance. Particular topics addressed may include food production, loss of biological diversity, and energy generation/use. Public policy (including economic, cultural and sociological considerations) regarding these and other environmental issues like proliferation of industrial pollutants and conservation of endangered species are also addressed. We intend to facilitate informed, critical, interdisciplinary reflection on central issues pertaining to the environment, in part by increasing empirical knowledge of these issues.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ENVS 380 - Select Topics
An in-depth, focused study of a selected environmental topic, facilitated by an instructor(s). Courses are developed and approved via the Environmental Studies Minor Committee and the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies. May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Credits: 1 to 4
When Offered: (alternate years)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENVS 480 - Seminar in Environmental Studies
Students in the course present the results of capstone projects completed as an extension of a previous course or during activities approved by the Environmental Studies Minor Committee, discuss readings on environmental issues, and interact with guest speakers on environmental studies-related topics.
Prerequisite: ENVS 200 - Introduction to Environmental Studies .
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENVS 510 - Managing the Commons
This course introduces students to approaches to managing commons resources, meaning both natural and man-made assets that are used and/or maintained by a community of users. Commons (systems of shared governance and responsibility) can and need to be adapted to successfully manage such shared resources. Examples of commons resources covered may include fisheries, forests, grazing lands, the atmosphere and other natural resources, as well as knowledge commons and tangible man-made assets.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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ENVS 510G - Managing the Commons
This course introduces students to approaches to managing commons resources, meaning both natural and man-made assets that are used and/or maintained by a community of users. Commons (systems of shared governance and responsibility) can and need to be adapted to successfully manage such shared resources. Examples of commons resources covered may include fisheries, forests, grazing lands, the atmosphere and other natural resources, as well as knowledge commons and tangible man-made assets.
Credits: 3
When Offered: NOTE:
*This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
**The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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