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Introduces the interdisciplinary approach to environmental studies. Examines the ethical, political, social and scientific dimensions of current and historical environmental issues, at the local and global scale. First in a three course sequence required of Environmental Studies majors. Offered: ASp.
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Broad overview of environmental studies. Faculty members and professionals from outside the University identify opportunities for study and work in the field and offer suggestions for optimal academic preparation. Strong emphasis on class participation and experiential learning.
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Focuses on reading, writing, presentation, and critical analysis of written material, in an interdisciplinary context of environmental problems. Develops proficiency in use of bibliographic databases, scholarly journals, and the Internet as research tools. Second in three course series required of Environmental Studies majors. Prerequisite: ENVIR 100. Offered: WSp.
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Introduction to the use of computer modeling software in environmental policy and decision making. In weekly computer lab meetings, students use established programs to analyze the outcomes of management strategies and policy decisions relating to topics such as conservation of endangered species, climate change, and deforestation. Offered: jointly with Q SCI 210.
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Examines nature-society interactions in urban settings. Drivers, patterns, processes, impacts and consequences of urban and urbanizing ecosystems. Presents the state of our knowledge of urban ecology in its interdisciplinary format. Offered: W.
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Examines historical human impacts on the land/water ecosystem of the Puget Sound, roles of regional governance and citizen action, and prospects for ecological restoration. Computer labs and field trips for additional credit. Offered: jointly with OCEAN 260.
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Environmental studies course taken through an approved study abroad program, for which there are no direct UW equivalents. Credit does not apply to major requirements without approval.
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Multi-scale case studies of socially and scientifically complex environmental problems, including how the Earth works as a biogeochemical system, ecological principles, human health, energy, and global change. Emphasizes quantitative environmental analysis. Third in a required three course series of Environmental Studies majors. Prerequisite: ENVIR 200; recommended: ENVIR major foundational courses. Offered: WSp.
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Links the physics of climate to marine ecosystem processes, exploring both observed climate impacts from the past and projected ecosystem changes due to human-caused climate change in the future. Case studies include polar, sub-artic, temperate, tropical and upwelling ecosystems, and ocean-acidification and its projected impacts. Required: high school or college physics and algebra with a basic understanding of Newton's Laws and the ability to comprehend and construct vector diagrams. Offered: jointly with FISH 330.
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Fieldwork, coursework, or other learning experience conducted off-campus, but supervised by UW faculty. 1 academic credit for 30 hours of environment-related work per quarter. Credit/no credit only.
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Interdisciplinary approach to integrating urban and environmental issues in two or more world cities. Includes site visits and interactions with foreign scholars and practitioners. Topics may include coastal development, transportation, parks, marine conservation, indigenous cultures, environmental planning, gentrification, urban governance, and watershed management. Offered: jointly with TEST 380/T URB 380.
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Examines the globalization of environmental problems, including climate change, ozone depletion, and loss of biodiversity, as well as the globalization of political responses to these problems within the framework of globalization as set of interlinked economic, technological, cultural and political processes. Offered: jointly with POL S 384.
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Examines the role of mass media in the resolution of environmental problems. Topics include strengths and weaknesses of media coverage, use of media by environmental groups and government agencies, media effects on public opinion, and mass communication and social movements. Offered: jointly with COM 418.
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Considers theories and controversies of environmental degradation in the tropics, ecological and social case studies of Central American rain forests and Southeast Asian coral reefs, and implications of environmental management techniques. Offered: jointly with SIS 433/SMA 433.
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Format may range from seminar/discussion to formal lectures to laboratory or modeling work.
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First of a three-course capstone sequence in restoration ecology. Students review and assess project plans and installations. Class meets with members of previous capstone classes to review their projects. Offered: jointly with ESRM/TESC/BES 462.
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Student teams prepare proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs) from actual clients. Clients may be governments, non-profit organizations, and others. Upon acceptance of the proposal, teams prepare restoration plans. Prerequisite: ENVIR 462. Offered jointly with ESRM/TESC/BES 463.
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Teams take a restoration plan developed in ESRM 463 and complete the installation. Team participation may include supervision of volunteers. Teams prepare management guidelines for the client and conduct a training class for their use. Prerequisite: ENVIR 463. Offered: jointly with ESRM/TESC/BES 464.
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Critique readings on environmental education and applied environmental work. Define a capstone experience based on personal interests and skills and complete a learning contract and a contextual bibliography for ENVIR 491. Recommended: 15 credits of ENVIR 201/202/203. Offered: ASp.
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Capstone experiences, arranged during ENVIR 490, may include internships and other applied environmental work, directed research on environmental topics, or team efforts. Prerequisite: ENVIR 490. Offered: AWSpS.
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Build writing skills around course readings and discussion. Complete three final products: a capstone analysis paper summarizing and contextualizing work in ENVIR 491; an integrative essay reflecting on personal education; and a formal capstone presentation. Prerequisite: ENVIR 491. Offered: ASp.
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Environmental Studies course taken through an approved study abroad program for which there are no direct UW equivalents. Credit does not apply to major requirements without approval.
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Intensive and advanced reading and discussion of selected works in interdisciplinary environmental studies. Credit/No credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
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Independent reading and/or research. Limited to majors and minors in Environmental Studies.
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Undergraduate research in Environmental Studies. Offered: AWSpS.
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