Introduction to Environmental Studies
E&ES 197
Spring 2021
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01
02
03
04
05
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 197, ENVS 197 |
This interdisciplinary study of human interactions with the environment and the implications for the quality of life examines the technical and social causes of environmental degradation at local and global scales, along with the potential for developing policies and philosophies that are the basis of a sustainable society. This will include an introduction to ecosystems, climatic and geochemical cycles, and the use of biotic and abiotic resources over time. It includes the relationship of societies and the environment from prehistoric times to the present. Interrelationships, feedback loops, cycles, and linkages within and among social, economic, governmental, cultural, and scientific components of environmental issues will be emphasized. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM E&ES |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(E&ES)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(HRAD-MN)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Electronic readings from textbooks and journals.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three exams, three short essays, final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students cannot get credit for both E&ES 197 and E&ES 199. |
| Instructor(s): Ostfeld,Rosemary Elizabeth Times: .M..... 01:00PM-03:50PM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 32 | 1st Ranked: 10 | 2nd Ranked: 10 | 3rd Ranked: 4 | 4th Ranked: 4 | Unranked: 4 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There will be two 60-minute lectures each week, MF 10:50 to 12:10 with frequent opportunities for students to break out into smaller sections to work on environmental challenges. There will also be a 30-minute discussion each week.
This interdisciplinary study of human interactions with the environment and the implications for the quality of life examines the technical and social causes of environmental degradation at local and global scales, along with the potential for developing policies and philosophies that are the basis of a sustainable society. The course will be organized around four of the major themes that are challenging the societies of the world: (i) Climate Change; (ii) Sustainability; (iii) Environmental Justice; and (iv) Public Health. This will include an introduction to pandemics, ecosystems, climatic and geochemical cycles, and the use of biotic and abiotic resources over time. It includes the relationship of societies and the environment from prehistoric times to the present. Interrelationships, feedback loops, cycles, and linkages within and among social, economic, governmental, cultural, and scientific components of environmental issues will be emphasized. The course has no formal prerequisites and will introduce material from a number of disciplines as needed, to allow students to read and interpret the recent literature and news about issues within the four large thematic categories listed above. Lectures will cover these and other topics. |
| Instructor(s): Kopac,Sarah M Times: .M...F. 10:50AM-12:10PM; .M..... 01:00PM-01:30PM; Location: ONLINE; ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 13 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 7 | FR: 6 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 4 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 4 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There will be two 60-minute lectures each week, MF 10:50 to 12:10 with frequent opportunities for students to break out into smaller sections to work on environmental challenges. There will also be a 30-minute discussion each week.
This interdisciplinary study of human interactions with the environment and the implications for the quality of life examines the technical and social causes of environmental degradation at local and global scales, along with the potential for developing policies and philosophies that are the basis of a sustainable society. The course will be organized around four of the major themes that are challenging the societies of the world: (i) Climate Change; (ii) Sustainability; (iii) Environmental Justice; and (iv) Public Health. This will include an introduction to pandemics, ecosystems, climatic and geochemical cycles, and the use of biotic and abiotic resources over time. It includes the relationship of societies and the environment from prehistoric times to the present. Interrelationships, feedback loops, cycles, and linkages within and among social, economic, governmental, cultural, and scientific components of environmental issues will be emphasized. The course has no formal prerequisites and will introduce material from a number of disciplines as needed, to allow students to read and interpret the recent literature and news about issues within the four large thematic categories listed above. Lectures will cover these and other topics. |
| Instructor(s): Kopac,Sarah M Times: .M...F. 10:50AM-12:10PM; .....F. 01:00PM-01:30PM; Location: ONLINE; ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 13 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 7 | FR: 6 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 4 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 4 |
| SECTION 04 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There will be two 60-minute lectures each week, MF 10:50 to 12:10 with frequent opportunities for students to break out into smaller sections to work on environmental challenges. There will also be a 30-minute discussion each week.
This interdisciplinary study of human interactions with the environment and the implications for the quality of life examines the technical and social causes of environmental degradation at local and global scales, along with the potential for developing policies and philosophies that are the basis of a sustainable society. The course will be organized around four of the major themes that are challenging the societies of the world: (i) Climate Change; (ii) Sustainability; (iii) Environmental Justice; and (iv) Public Health. This will include an introduction to pandemics, ecosystems, climatic and geochemical cycles, and the use of biotic and abiotic resources over time. It includes the relationship of societies and the environment from prehistoric times to the present. Interrelationships, feedback loops, cycles, and linkages within and among social, economic, governmental, cultural, and scientific components of environmental issues will be emphasized. The course has no formal prerequisites and will introduce material from a number of disciplines as needed, to allow students to read and interpret the recent literature and news about issues within the four large thematic categories listed above. Lectures will cover these and other topics. |
| Instructor(s): Kopac,Sarah M Times: .M...F. 10:50AM-12:10PM; ..T.... 03:00PM-03:30PM; Location: ONLINE; ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 12 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 6 | FR: 6 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
| SECTION 05 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There will be two 60-minute lectures each week, MF 10:50 to 12:10 with frequent opportunities for students to break out into smaller sections to work on environmental challenges. There will also be a 30-minute discussion each week.
This interdisciplinary study of human interactions with the environment and the implications for the quality of life examines the technical and social causes of environmental degradation at local and global scales, along with the potential for developing policies and philosophies that are the basis of a sustainable society. The course will be organized around four of the major themes that are challenging the societies of the world: (i) Climate Change; (ii) Sustainability; (iii) Environmental Justice; and (iv) Public Health. This will include an introduction to pandemics, ecosystems, climatic and geochemical cycles, and the use of biotic and abiotic resources over time. It includes the relationship of societies and the environment from prehistoric times to the present. Interrelationships, feedback loops, cycles, and linkages within and among social, economic, governmental, cultural, and scientific components of environmental issues will be emphasized. The course has no formal prerequisites and will introduce material from a number of disciplines as needed, to allow students to read and interpret the recent literature and news about issues within the four large thematic categories listed above. Lectures will cover these and other topics. |
| Instructor(s): Kopac,Sarah M Times: .M...F. 10:50AM-12:10PM; ....R.. 10:30AM-11:00AM; Location: ONLINE; ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 12 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 6 | FR: 6 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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