Catalog Review

For Course Qualities In Effect For 2023-24

Process Date: 25-APR-2024

ENSC - Environmental Science

135 ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION, & SOCIETY Active
  Long Title: Ecology, Evolution, and Society  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 135 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 48 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
S061 - Environmental Science Course
UD05 - Non-Divisional
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites:
Description: This course introduces the mechanisms of biological evolution that have resulted in earth’s rich diversity of life. We will explore the ways in which populations change, species interact, communities are structured and ecosystems function through an evolutionary lens. Connections to global crises related to human-driven processes, such as climate change, land use change, and disease spread will make these basic concepts germane to our lives, and underscore the interdependence of human and environmental health. A weekly laboratory will provide opportunities to practice field ecology research and run evolutionary lab experiments.

191 DIRECTED STUDY IN ENV SCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Environmental Science  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S061 - Environmental Science Course
UD05 - Non-Divisional
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites:
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work.

385 URBAN ECOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY Active
  Long Title: Urban Ecology and Sustainability  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 385 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 18 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus:
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
S061 - Environmental Science Course
UD05 - Non-Divisional
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL135 or ENST 150
Description: This course explores the ecology happening all around us in urban spaces. Students will work learn foundational ecological principles and observe how these impact natural resource management and sustainability in cities. Students will have multiple field-trips to observe ecology and sustainability initiatives in action around the Fox Cities. They will also work closely in reviewing sustainability planning and projects on campus and in the community. PREREQUISITES: BIOL135 or ENST 150

580 ENVIRONMENTAL SCI JUNIOR SEMIN Active
  Long Title: Environmental Science Junior Seminar  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A011 - Paired Course
S061 - Environmental Science Course
UD05 - Non-Divisional
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: Declared major in Environmental Science and junior standing.
Description: Students will build upon their understanding of the field of environmental science. A majority of the term will be devoted to exploring and discussing the scientific literature base, as students prepare for their senior capstone projects. By the end of the term students will have proposed a research topic, written a research proposal (including a literature review), and selected a research mentor for their senior projects. PREREQUISITES: Declared major in Environmental Science and junior standing.

599 INDEPENDENT STUDY ENV SCI Active
  Long Title: Independent Study in Environmental Science  
Units: 1 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 10 - IS Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S061 - Environmental Science Course
UD05 - Non-Divisional
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites:
Description:

620 ENVIRONMENTAL SCI SENIOR CAPST Active
  Long Title: Environmental Science Senior Capstone  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A011 - Paired Course
S061 - Environmental Science Course
UD05 - Non-Divisional
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: Declared major in Environmental Science and senior standing.
Description: Students will refine their understanding and appreciation for the filed of environmental science. A majority of the term will be devoted to discussion of literature relevant to student research interests and supporting students as they build on their junior seminar and subsequent work, ultimately producing a final paper and oral presentation. PREREQUISITES: Declared major in Environmental Science and senior standing.