Environment & Sustainability (ENVS)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

ENVS 1500

This course provides an introduction to the economic foundations for public decision-making regarding environmental quality and natural resources. Emphasis is placed on how basic tools of economic analysis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEM 1500

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12192 ENVS 1500   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hoque, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    E&S majors following the Sustainable Business and Environmental Economics (SBEE) concentration are expected to enroll in AEM 2500.

ENVS 2001

This university-wide seminar series provides critically important perspectives on the grand challenge of climate change. Speakers from Cornell University and other institutions will cover a range of topics ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BEE 2000

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  •  7896 ENVS 2001   SEM 101

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hess, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ENVS 2101

The course introduces students to the practice of natural history through readings, discussion, and field excursions in local winter landscapes. Drawing inspiration from classic naturalist writings, students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory. Combined with: NTRES 2101

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 13443 ENVS 2101   LEC 001

    • M
    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
    • Goebel, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13444 ENVS 2101   DIS 201

    • W
    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
    • Goebel, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13445 ENVS 2101   LAB 402

    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
    • Goebel, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13446 ENVS 2101   LAB 403

    • M
    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
    • Goebel, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ENVS 2201

The actions of people are crucial to environmental well-being. This course addresses the interrelationships between social phenomena and the natural (i.e., biophysical) environment. It is intended to (1) ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: NTRES 2201

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 13085 ENVS 2201   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13086 ENVS 2201   DIS 201

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13087 ENVS 2201   DIS 202

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13088 ENVS 2201   DIS 203

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13089 ENVS 2201   DIS 204

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13090 ENVS 2201   DIS 205

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13091 ENVS 2201   DIS 206

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13092 ENVS 2201   DIS 207

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13093 ENVS 2201   DIS 208

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13094 ENVS 2201   DIS 209

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13095 ENVS 2201   DIS 210

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13096 ENVS 2201   DIS 211

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13097 ENVS 2201   DIS 212

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Johnson, S

      Stedman, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ENVS 2830

Covers molecular, Mendelian and population genetic principles as they relate to population biology and biodiversity. A laboratory section is devoted to problem solving, computer exercises and discussions. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: NTRES 2830

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 13357 ENVS 2830   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Therkildsen, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13358 ENVS 2830   LAB 401

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Therkildsen, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13359 ENVS 2830   LAB 402

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Therkildsen, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ENVS 3260

An interactive-field and lab course designed to provide direct experience with some of the most important field methods and analytical techniques used to examine species, ecosystem and community-level ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one laboratory and one field studies. Combined with: NTRES 3260NTRES 6260

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 13311 ENVS 3260   LAB 401

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Morreale, S

      Sullivan, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: college-level biology. Enrollment is limited to: seniors and juniors.

  • 13312 ENVS 3260   FLD 801

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ENVS 4103

Vladimir Nabokov's legacy at Cornell is not limited to the world-famous literary works he produced here. The university's natural and built environments also provided powerful material for his lifelong ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COML 4103SHUM 4103

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1252 ENVS 4103   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Banerjee, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. To be added to the waitlist, please email complit@cornell.edu with your year and major.

ENVS 4795

Students will build on coursework in Communicating Climate Change to design, create and launch climate communications projects focused on reducing Cornell's emissions. This will involve research into Cornell's ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGL 4795

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6336 ENVS 4795   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Levine, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors.

ENVS 4850

This course is a project-based course, meaning you will work in teams with a community or campus partner on a sustainability project with multiple outcomes or goals. A project will be outlined with an ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GDEV 4850GDEV 5850

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11770 ENVS 4850   SEM 101

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Waldman, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ENVS 4940

E&S faculty will offer trial capstone courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised to the major before the beginning of the semester. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Managing Pond Water Quality

  • 13366 ENVS 4940   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Holgerson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Environment & Sustainability juniors and seniors. If you are interested in the course but unable to enroll, please see https://tinyurl.com/escourserequest.

ENVS 4960

In this course, students participate in an experiential learning opportunity relevant to the student's focus of study or career goals in environment and sustainability. An E&S faculty member must serve ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13313 ENVS 4960   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13317 ENVS 4960   IND 605

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Schneider, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13318 ENVS 4960   IND 606

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Klein, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13319 ENVS 4960   IND 607

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13320 ENVS 4960   IND 608

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • McDonald, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13321 ENVS 4960   IND 609

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Gerarden, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13322 ENVS 4960   IND 610

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Tobin, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

ENVS 4970

Individual studies are arranged under the supervision of one or several E&S faculty members. They provide opportunity to design a course that fills the need of an individual student and addresses pertinent ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

ENVS 4980

Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in courses in the Environment & Sustainability curriculum. This experience may ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 13430 ENVS 4980   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Arts & Sciences students: this course will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into cumulative GPA (if taken for a letter grade) but does not count towards your 12 credits to be in good academic standing. You may petition (one time only) to your advising dean to carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with Distinction.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 13431 ENVS 4980   IND 602

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Chatrchyan, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Arts & Sciences students: this course will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into cumulative GPA (if taken for a letter grade) but does not count towards your 12 credits to be in good academic standing. You may petition (one time only) to your advising dean to carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with Distinction.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 13432 ENVS 4980   IND 603

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Kassam, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Arts & Sciences students: this course will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into cumulative GPA (if taken for a letter grade) but does not count towards your 12 credits to be in good academic standing. You may petition (one time only) to your advising dean to carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with Distinction.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 13433 ENVS 4980   IND 604

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hare, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Arts & Sciences students: this course will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into cumulative GPA (if taken for a letter grade) but does not count towards your 12 credits to be in good academic standing. You may petition (one time only) to your advising dean to carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with Distinction.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 13434 ENVS 4980   IND 605

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • McIntyre, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Arts & Sciences students: this course will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into cumulative GPA (if taken for a letter grade) but does not count towards your 12 credits to be in good academic standing. You may petition (one time only) to your advising dean to carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with Distinction.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 13435 ENVS 4980   IND 606

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Tabor, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Arts & Sciences students: this course will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into cumulative GPA (if taken for a letter grade) but does not count towards your 12 credits to be in good academic standing. You may petition (one time only) to your advising dean to carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with Distinction.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 13436 ENVS 4980   IND 607

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Krasny, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Arts & Sciences students: this course will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into cumulative GPA (if taken for a letter grade) but does not count towards your 12 credits to be in good academic standing. You may petition (one time only) to your advising dean to carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with Distinction.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 13437 ENVS 4980   IND 608

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Yavitt, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Arts & Sciences students: this course will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into cumulative GPA (if taken for a letter grade) but does not count towards your 12 credits to be in good academic standing. You may petition (one time only) to your advising dean to carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with Distinction.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

ENVS 4990

Undergraduate research projects in environment and sustainability; contingent on student working with a faculty member to supervise their research. view course details

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  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

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