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ENVS 101 - Energy and Sustainability
This problem-based learning course consists of a series of independent projects that focus on the interaction between energy, sustainability, and the environment. Each project is designed as a hands-on, collaborative inquiry where students are presented with a challenge and key question. Each semester-long course consists of 3 to 6 of these projects. One project each semester is focused exclusively on solving a major challenge in the campus climate action plan.
General Education: B1 Physical Science, B3 Laboratory Activities
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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ENVS 128 - Introduction to Soil Science
The study of soil physical, chemical and biological properties.. Soil classification, derivation, use,function and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility and physical properties of soil. Includes a weekly lab.
General Education: B1 Physical Science, B3 Laboratory Activities
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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ENVS 195 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Environmental Science Technology & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-6
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ENVS 196 - Environmental Science Intro Research Practicum
This course engages students in locally-relevant research and introduces them to the research process. Through hands-on lab and/or field work, students develop proficiency in sampling, surveying, and analysis techniques, and gain understanding of the foundations and conventions of environmental science research. Students will also learn the importance of and explore opportunities for academic and career development in the sciences. This course may require field trips on weekends and dates when classes are not normally in session.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-2
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ENVS 197 - Independent Study
Independent study for first-year students. Students must obtain the signature/approval of their independent study supervisor before enrolling in ENVS 197.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-6
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ENVS 201 - Intro to Environmental Science
This interdisciplinary introduction to environmental science course introduces science as a method of studying and understanding the natural world through offering an overview of topics needed to understand key environmental challenges of today’s world. Promotes critical thinking, problem solving, scientific and environmental literacy. For non-science majors and Environmental Studies majors.
General Education: B2 Life Science, B3 Laboratory Activity
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Units: 4
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ENVS 282 - Mtry Bay:Case Sty Env Sci &Pol
Introduction to the major physical, chemical, biological, and geological features and processes of global oceanography, with emphasis on the Monterey Bay area. Discusses the human impacts on the region and the state and federal policies in-place that have been designed to protect the Monterey Bay area through the establishment of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. For non-science majors.
General Education: B1 Physical Science
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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ENVS 284 - Envi Econ & Management
Covers principles of microeconomics and applies these to environmental valuation and management of natural resources. Students apply economic theory to evaluate environmental problems and policies, particularly in marine and coastal ecosystems.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (MATH 130 and ENVS 201 or FYS 124 and STAT 100 ) or MATH 150 with a C- or better)]
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 2
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ENVS 295 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Environmental Science Technology & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Area A1 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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ENVS 297 - Independent Study
Student and faculty member select topic for research project.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Instructor Consent Required)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-2
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ENVS 300 - Critical Thinking & Communication in Environmental Science
Students develop written and oral communication and critical thinking skills in the context of writing a case study on a complex environmental issue. The case study integrates science and policy, and includes critical review and synthesis of relevant publications and literature, as well as the perspectives of diverse stakeholders, and stakeholder interviews.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3) and (BIO 230 or BIO 211 ) with a C- or better)]
University Requirement: GWAR Graduation Writing Assess
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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ENVS 303 - Calif Transect Orientation
Mandatory orientation for ENVS 303L . This classroom component of California Transect prepares students for the Summer field course (ENVS 303L ) by introducing topics in California’s scientific, cultural, and political history and current issues that will be examined in detail during the Summer term only field course (ENVS 303L ). May require one weekend field trip.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (BIO 230 or BIO 211 or GEOL 260 with a C- or better) and (Coreq: ENVS 303L )]
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 2
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ENVS 303L - California Transect Lab
Two-week Summer field course. Students explore California’s unique ecosystems and landscapes using a case-studies framework emphasizing the interaction between natural processes and human impacts. Involves camping and hiking. Course fee charged for food, transportation, and camping.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: ENVS 303 )
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 3
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ENVS 307 - Energy Solutions and Climate Change
The course helps students create their own knowledge and understanding of the many different factors that affect our current decision-making on generation and use of energy resources with a focus toward reducing energy and carbon intensity. After a basic grounding in energy and sustainability science, students will be exposed to a series of guest lecturers to help them develop a more in-depth understanding of the non-technology forces at play such as culture, media, economics, and politics. Students complete an original research paper that focuses on a specific local/regional industry that includes specific science-based recommendations on reducing carbon intensity. A key take away from this course is that many of the technologies and techniques to reduce or even eliminate carbon intensity already exist and can be put to use.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
General Education: UDB Integrated Scientific Inquiry and Quant Reason
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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ENVS 315 - Soils and the Environment
Soils and the Environment: Lecture/lab course surveys the importance, composition, and formation of soils; soil chemistry, mineralogy, and organic matter; soil physical properties and water movement and retention; soil biology and microbiology; soil fertility and plant growth; reactions and movement of nutrients, trace metals, and pesticides in soils; factors influencing soil erosion and salinization; and soil taxonomy and surveys.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (ENVS 300 or MSCI 300 or ENSTU 300 or BIO 300) and GEOL 260 with a C- or better]
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 4
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ENVS 332 - Intro to GIS/GPS
Theory and application of spatial data acquisition, analysis, and display using an integrated, hands-on, project-based approach. Covers geographic information systems (GIS) and the Global Positioning System (GPS). Course completion results in GPS Mapping certification from Trimble Navigation.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: STAT 100 or STAT 250 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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ENVS 350 - Quantitative Field Methods
Project-oriented course covers techniques in statistics, experimental design, and field methodology to characterize the ecological patterns in local ecosystems. Field-intensive course.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (BIO 211 or BIO 230 ) and (STAT 250 ) with a C- or better) and (Prereq or Coreq: GWAR)]
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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ENVS 355 - Environmental Monitoring
Project-oriented course covers techniques in experimental design, data analysis, and field and laboratory methods of soil and water analysis in the context of local soil and water chemistry problems. May include one or more weekend field trips.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: STAT 250 and (CHEM 111 or GEOL 260 ) with a C- or better]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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ENVS 370 - Environmental Wildlands Studies
Environmental Wildlands Studies: Field investigations study of environmental problems affecting natural and human-impacted ecosystems, including the role of human interactions. Extended field study of flora, fauna, biotic communities, and ecological relationships at selected sites in the United States or international locations. Students participate in field research and evaluation of environmental policy options.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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ENVS 371 - Environmental Field Survey
Environmental Field Survey: Field based course that conducts onsite examinations and analyses of environmental problems affecting North American/international wildlands and wildlife populations. Concepts and principles of environmental studies, wildlife management and public land planning methods are incorporated during assessment of the study area’s environmental characteristics. Data collection techniques, quantification and analysis of field data, and environmental report writing are components of the research activities that students will pursue.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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ENVS 372 - Wildlands Environment&Culture
Wildlands Environment&Culture: Field Studies course involves off-campus travel to a variety of locations, studying the relationships among people and the environment. Region and culture specific case studies and assessment of historical and current cultural and environmental uses of wildland and/or wildlife communities. Examination of consequences and outcomes of environmental policies and wildland/wildlife management.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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ENVS 394 - Environmental Science Internship
Students work with practicing professionals in the community in a volunteer or paid internship that requires critical thinking and specialized science, policy, or technical skills. Academic credit is awarded for documented learning that takes place during the internship and that meets individualized and core internship outcomes.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Instructor Consent Required)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-2
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ENVS 395 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Earth Systems Science & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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ENVS 397 - Independent Study
Student and faculty member select a specialized research project.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Instructors Consent Required)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-2
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ENVS 402 - Honors Capstone Seminar
Assists students in completion of faculty-guided Honors Capstone research project. Requires advisor-approved research proposal.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GWAR AND Senior Standing) (Instructor Consent Required)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1
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ENVS 410 - Capstone Integration Seminar
Assists students enrolled in a capstone project course in preparing their final written report, poster, and/or oral presentation for their Senior Capstone Project. Students must enroll concurrently in an approved ESTP Capstone Project Course.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (ENVS 300 or BIO 300 or MSCI 300 or ENSTU 300 with a C- or better) and (Coreq: ENVS 446 or ENVS 475 or BIO 448 or GEOL 460 )]
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1
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ENVS 436 - Rmt Sns/Image Process
Applications of geospatial information technology and geodata manipulation and analysis in the management of natural resources, including remote sensing, aerial photography, image processing, georeferencing, georecertification, and quantitative information extraction from multispectral and other image data.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: ENVS 332 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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ENVS 440 - Environmental Modeling
Process of designing, building, and using computer models for use within applied environmental science. Covers key examples within ecological and hydrological modeling. Introduces students to different modeling paradigms, including: systems dynamics, statistical habitat selection, and simulated vs analytical solutions. Software usage draws from Stella, Excel, and the R programming language. Individual student projects.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: MATH 151 and (BIO 340 or GEOL 360 ) with a C- or better)]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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ENVS 446 - Landscape Ecology
Theory and methods of landscape-level research, analysis, and management. Methods for detecting and characterizing landscape patterns; causes of landscape patterns; mechanisms by which landscape patterns change through time; implications of landscape patterns for populations, communities, and ecosystems; strategies for conservation and management issues at a landscape scale. Students read, discuss, and analyze scientific literature in landscape ecology and apply the quantitative tools.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (BIO 340 and STAT 250 and ENVS 300 with a C- or better) and (Prereq or Coreq: ENSTU 350 or MSCI 350 with a C- or better)]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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ENVS 475 - Projects in Natural Resource Management
Applied group capstone course focused on collecting and analyzing data to address natural resource management issues on local public lands. Course will include discussion of relevant regulations and management issues. Course may focus on ephemeral wetland, grassland, chaparral or dune ecosystems depending on the needs of local resource managers. Field-intensive course.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (BIO 340 and ENVS 332 and (ENVS 350 or ENVS 355 ) with a C- or better) and (GWAR)]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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ENVS 483 - Environmental Impact Assessment
The theory and practice of environmental impact assessment and analysis. The process of preparing environmental documents (such as EAs, EISs, and EIRs) as mandated by state and federal statutes and regulations under NEPA and CEQA. Application of environmental assessment in urban, regional, and land use planning contexts. Processes of public participation and comment. Litigation and environmental mediation.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (BIO 230 or BIO 211 with a C- or better) and (GWAR)) and (Coreq: ENVS 483L )]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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ENVS 483L - Environmental Impact Assessment Lab
Field methods, sampling techniques, and visits to local projects that support environmental assessment.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (BIO 230 or BIO 211 with a C- or better) and (GWAR)) and (Coreq: ENVS 483 )]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1
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ENVS 495 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Environmental Science Technology & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-6
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ENVS 497 - Independent Study
Student and faculty member select independent research project.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Senior Standing) (Instructor Consent Required)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-2
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ENVS 500 - Environmental Policy and Management
This graduate seminar focuses on the complex relationship between science and environmental policy and management. It takes a case-study approach to understanding the process of developing and approving environmental policy, and in identifying and comparing major stakeholders, their interests, and their roles in the development and approval of policies that address current environmental problems.
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 3
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ENVS 502 - Scientific Writing
This graduate seminar assists students in developing scientific writing skills including thesis, research, and proposal writing.
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 3
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ENVS 505 - Current Topics in Environmental Science
Students read and dissect contemporary papers from the primary scientific literature.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 2-3
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ENVS 532 - Advanced GIS&Spatial Analysis
Theory and application of advanced spatial data acquisition, analysis, and display using an integrated, hands-on, project-based approach. Use of geographic information systems (GIS) for spatial analysis, hypothesis testing, and decision making. Theory and practice of advanced GIS topics and methods such as raster analysis, dynamic segmentation, geocoding, spatial statistics, and geodatabase design.
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 4
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ENVS 536 - Remote Sns & Image Process
Applications of geospatial information technology and geodata manipulation and analysis in the management of natural resources, including remote sensing, aerial photography, image processing, georeferencing, georecertification, and quantitative information extraction from multispectral and other image data.
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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ENVS 540 - Environmental Modeling
Teaches the process of designing, building, and using computer models for use within applied environmental science. Covers key examples within ecological and hydrological modeling e.g. population dynamics, and water flow. Introduces students to different modeling paradigms, including: systems dynamics, statistical habitat selection, and simulated vs analytical solutions. Software usage draws from Stella, Excel, and R programming language. Includes individual student projects.
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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ENVS 546 - Landscape Ecology
Theory and methods of landscape-level research, analysis, and management. Methods for detecting and characterizing landscape patterns; causes of landscape patterns; mechanisms by which landscape patterns change through time; implications of landscape patterns for populations, communities, and ecosystems; strategies for conservation and management issues at a landscape scale. Students read, discuss, and analyze scientific literature in landscape ecology and apply the quantitative tools.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: ENVS 550 ) or (Coreq: ENVS 550 )]
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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ENVS 550 - Research Methods
Covers the key elements of applied scientific research, including data management, analytical software, scientific method, designing research questions, experimental design, statistical analysis & inference under multiple paradigms, communication of scientific results, and selected advanced analytical techniques. Emphasizes effective linkage between science and policy.
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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ENVS 560 - Watershed Systems
Develops interdisciplinary skills to address complex environmental issues. Skill sets will be in the fields of hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, water quality, and ecology. Topics include environmental policy/agency framework, current environmental issues, and physical/ecological processes in natural and impacted watershed systems. May require weekend field trips.
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 4
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ENVS 575 - Projects in Natural Resource Management
Applied project-oriented course focused on collecting and analyzing data to address natural resource management issues on local public lands. Course will include discussion of relevant regulations and management issues. Course may focus on ephemeral wetland, grassland, chaparral or dune ecosystems depending on the needs of local resource managers. Field-intensive course.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: ENVS 550 and ENVS 560 )
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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ENVS 580 - Environmental and Resource Economics
Course explores concepts of negative externalities as drivers of environmental problems and conflict in common pool resources. Students examine fundamental microeconomic principles including benefit-cost analysis, marginal net benefits, rational choice theory, inter-temporal distribution of net benefits, and institutional analysis framework via a case study approach.
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 3
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ENVS 583 - Environmental Impact Assessment
The theory and practice of environmental impact assessment and analysis. The process of preparing environmental documents (such as EAs, EISs, and EIRs) as mandated by state and federal statutes and regulations under NEPA and CEQA. Application of environmental assessment in urban, regional, and land use planning contexts. Processes of public participation and comment. Litigation and environmental mediation.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: ENVS 583L )
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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ENVS 583L - Environmental Impact Assessment Lab
Field methods, sampling techniques, and visits to local projects that support environmental assessment.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: ENVS 583 )
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1
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ENVS 594 - Internship - Graduate
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1-6
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ENVS 595 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Environmental Science Technology & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 0-6
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ENVS 595L - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Environmental Science Technology & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-6
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ENVS 596 - Field Studies
Individualizes student placement for field study as related to Environmental Science, Technology and Policy.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-6
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ENVS 597 - Independent Study
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Instructors Consent Required)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-2
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ENVS 599 - Masters Thesis
Faculty-mentored, independent research leading toward completion of the MS thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits that count toward the degree. Requires approval of the thesis advisor.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1-6
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ENVS 660 - Adv Watershed Sci & Policy
Addresses current watershed environmental issues using advanced research methods and sound science. Students work in teams to complete applied research projects addressing real-world problems. Considers issues from multiple perspectives, including legal, political, diverse stakeholders, and natural science. Students present project results in both written and oral formats, utilizing innovative visualizations, as necessary, to communicate technical science to decision-makers or non-specialists.
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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ENVS 695 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Environmental Science Technology & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 0-6
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