NTRES 1101

NTRES 1101

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

This course examines two fundamental questions about biological, chemical and physical processes that influence the biosphere. First, how do humans obtain knowledge about these environmental processes? Second, how can we assess human influences upon these environmental processes? A key conceptual framework for the course is that environmental science provides tools for predicting future states of the earth's environment. Case studies, readings, discussions, writing assignments, and group exercises provide a foundation for understanding predictions about how the biosphere is influenced by human activities.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment preference given to: Environment and Sustainability majors.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG)
Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Outcomes
  • Identify and weigh sources of information about environmental resources, and use them to evaluate competing claims about sustainability and environmental management efforts.
  • Explain how the earth's resources support ecosystems and humanity.
  • Evaluate how cultural context and spatial scale influence environmental resource management options.
  • Compare policies and societal norms that influence personal and collective resource use.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1182 NTRES 1101   LEC 001

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Course enrollment is limited to CALS and Arts & Sciences students planning to complete or interested in the Environment & Sustainability major. The instructor will hold in-person office hours on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 8:45 pm. Check syllabus and Canvas for details and location. Enrollment issues? Please complete the E&S course request form: https://tinyurl.com/escourserequest.

  •  1183 NTRES 1101   DIS 201

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  3060 NTRES 1101   DIS 202

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  3061 NTRES 1101   DIS 203

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  3062 NTRES 1101   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  3063 NTRES 1101   DIS 205

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  3064 NTRES 1101   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20517 NTRES 1101   LEC 002

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Course enrollment is limited to CALS and Arts & Sciences students planning to complete or interested in the Environment & Sustainability major. The instructor will hold in-person office hours on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 8:45 pm. Check syllabus and Canvas for details and location. Enrollment issues? Please complete the E&S course request form: https://tinyurl.com/escourserequest.

  • 20516 NTRES 1101   DIS 207

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 20518 NTRES 1101   DIS 208

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 20519 NTRES 1101   DIS 209

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 20520 NTRES 1101   DIS 210

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 20521 NTRES 1101   DIS 211

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 20522 NTRES 1101   DIS 212

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online