ENVS 1101

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ENVS 1101
Understanding Environment and Sustainability

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

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: Arts & Sciences and CALS students planning to complete or interested in the Environment & Sustainability major.

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. Combined with: NTRES 1101

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18150 ENVS 1101   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course enrollment is limited to CALS and Arts & Sciences students planning to complete or interested in the Environment & Sustainability major. If you are interested in this course but unable to enroll, please complete the E&S course request form: https://tinyurl.com/escourserequest.

  • 18151 ENVS 1101   DIS 201

    • W Warren Hall 138
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  • 18152 ENVS 1101   DIS 202

    • W Fernow Hall G01
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 18153 ENVS 1101   DIS 203

    • W Fernow Hall G01
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 18154 ENVS 1101   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 18155 ENVS 1101   DIS 205

    • W Fernow Hall G01
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 18156 ENVS 1101   DIS 206

    • W Kennedy Hall 105
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)