ENVS 1101

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ENVS 1101
Understanding Environment and Sustainability

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

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 are interested in the Environment & Sustainability major.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG, BIO-AS)
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

  • 10951 ENVS 1101   LEC 001

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    • TR Bradfield Hall 101
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Allington, G

      Kraft, C

  • 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.

  • 10952 ENVS 1101   DIS 201

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    • W Bradfield Hall 105
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Allington, G

      Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10953 ENVS 1101   DIS 202

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    • W Warren Hall B51
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Allington, G

      Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10954 ENVS 1101   DIS 203

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    • W Caldwell Hall 100
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Allington, G

      Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10955 ENVS 1101   DIS 204

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    • W Fernow Hall G24
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Allington, G

      Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10956 ENVS 1101   DIS 205

    • W Caldwell Hall 100
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Allington, G

      Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 10957 ENVS 1101   DIS 206

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    • W Malott Hall 205
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Allington, G

      Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19651 ENVS 1101   DIS 207

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    • W Warren Hall 138
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Allington, G

      Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19654 ENVS 1101   DIS 208

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19656 ENVS 1101   DIS 209

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    • W Fernow Hall G01
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Allington, G

      Kraft, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person