Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENVS 197
Spring 2025
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01
02
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 197, E&ES 197 |
This course explores the interdisciplinary field of environmental studies to better understand the characteristics of human interaction with and dependence on the environment, and the causes and consequences of environmental degradation at local and global scales. We will explore key processes, characteristics, and phenomena of the natural world, and relevant human system and social dynamics. We will apply this information to identifying important issues and trends of global climate change and sustainability. Projects facilitate synthesis and application, skill development, reflection, and independent exploration. |
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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 as well as other mediums (videos, podcasts).
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Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment is based on one group and a variety of individual projects, along with weekly Moodle discussions and reading quizzes. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students cannot get credit for both E&ES197 and E&ES199. |
| Instructor(s): Miller,Kathleen (Kate) Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: SCIE121; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 9 | FR: 18 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 74 | 1st Ranked: 36 | 2nd Ranked: 15 | 3rd Ranked: 13 | 4th Ranked: 10 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Electronic readings from textbooks and journals as well as other mediums (videos, podcasts). |
Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment is based on one group and a variety of individual projects, along with weekly Moodle discussions and reading quizzes. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students cannot get credit for both E&ES197 and E&ES199. |
| Instructor(s): Miller,Kathleen (Kate) Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: SCIE405; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 9 | FR: 18 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 94 | 1st Ranked: 41 | 2nd Ranked: 24 | 3rd Ranked: 21 | 4th Ranked: 8 | Unranked: 0 |
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