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Your search for courses · during 2023-24 · tagged with ENTS Topical Seminar · returned 12 results
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BIOL 321 Ecosystem Ecology 6 credits
Ecosystem ecology involves the study of energy and material flow through systems, including both the biotic (animals, plants, microbes) and abiotic (soil, water, atmosphere) components. Topics include the major elemental cycles (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous), patterns of energy flow, and the controls of these fluxes for different ecosystems. Current environmental issues are emphasized as case studies, including climate change, land use change, human alterations of nutrient cycles, and biodiversity effects on ecosystems. Concurrent registration in Biology 322 required.
- Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2020, Fall 2023
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter Writing Requirement
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one 200 level course in Biology or Geology 230, 258, 285 or Environmental Studies 244, 254, 260, 265, 288
Biology 126
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BIOL 321.00 Fall 2017
- Faculty:Daniel Hernández 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WOld Music Hall 103 9:50am-11:00am
- FOld Music Hall 103 9:40am-10:40am
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BIOL 321.00 Fall 2018
- Faculty:Daniel Hernández 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WOld Music Hall 103 9:50am-11:00am
- FOld Music Hall 103 9:40am-10:40am
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BIOL 321.00 Fall 2020
- Faculty:Daniel Hernández 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WAnderson Hall AMPHTR 10:00am-11:10am
- FAnderson Hall AMPHTR 9:50am-10:50am
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BIOL 321.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Daniel Hernández 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WHulings 120 9:50am-11:00am
- FHulings 120 9:40am-10:40am
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BIOL 355 Seminar: The Plant-Animal Interface 6 credits
The primary objective of this seminar is to gain a better understanding of “the plant-animal interface,” with a specific focus on the interactions between plants and vertebrate herbivores. Topics covered include 1) the range of influences that the abiotic environment has on plants as a source of energy and nutrition for vertebrates; 2) how animals respond to heterogeneity in the plant communities with a specific focus on plant chemistry (i.e., nutritional indices and defensive chemistry); and 3) how heterogeneity in plant chemistry influences animal demographics and overall biological diversity.
Waitlist only
- Winter 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2022
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Biology 125, Biology 126 and a 200-level course in Biology
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BIOL 355.00 Winter 2020
- Faculty:John Berini 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 323 12:00pm-1:00pm
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BIOL 355.00 Winter 2022
- Faculty:John Berini 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 323 12:00pm-1:00pm
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BIOL 363 Seminar: Ecomechanics 6 credits
All organisms, from Common loons to Redwood trees to Basking sharks spend much of their lives bumping up against forces associated with the non-biological world. The manner in which ecological challenges are solved (e.g., moving around vs. staying put, finding food, avoiding predators) is often related to an individual’s biomechanical design. This class will challenge students to view their physical surroundings from the perspective of an organism. How do mussels feed in a fast stream vs. stagnant pond? Why do healthy trees uproot rather than break in half? How can a sea urchin with no eyes “see”? We will use primary scientific literature to examine the physical principles that underlie fundamental ecological processes.
- Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2023, Winter 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126 and one additional 200 or 300 level Biology course or instructor permission
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BIOL 363.00 Spring 2019
- Faculty: Staff
- Size:15
- T, THOld Music Hall 103 10:10am-11:55am
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BIOL 363.00 Spring 2020
- Faculty: Staff
- Size:15
- T, THAnderson Hall 121 10:10am-11:55am
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BIOL 363.00 Fall 2020
- Faculty: Staff
- Size:15
- T, THLocation To Be Announced TBA 10:20am-12:05pm
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BIOL 363.00 Spring 2023
- Faculty: Staff
- T, THAnderson Hall 121 10:10am-11:55am
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BIOL 363.00 Winter 2024
- Faculty: Staff
- T, THOlin 104 1:15pm-3:00pm
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Waitlist only
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BIOL 374 Seminar: Grassland Ecology 6 credits
Grassland ecosystems cover one third of the Earth’s surface and occur on every continent except Antarctica. Grasslands provide habitat for millions of species, play a major role in global carbon and nutrient cycles, and are the primary source of agricultural land, making them an important ecosystem both ecologically and economically. This course will utilize scientific literature to explore the environmental and biological characteristics of the world’s grasslands from population dynamics to ecosystem processes. Topics include competition and succession, plant-animal interactions, carbon and nutrient cycling, the role of disturbances such as fire and land use change, and grassland management and restoration. Enrollment by application. Waitlist only.
Waitlist Only.
- Spring 2017, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter Writing Requirement
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Biology 125 and 126, and one of Biology 210, 238, 248, 321 or 352 or instructor permission
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BIOL 374.00 Spring 2020
- Faculty:Daniel Hernández 🏫 👤
- T, THAnderson Hall 036 10:10am-11:55am
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BIOL 374.00 Spring 2021
- Faculty:Daniel Hernández 🏫 👤
- T, THLocation To Be Announced TBA 10:20am-12:05pm
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ENTS 307 Wilderness Field Studies: Grand Canyon 6 credits
This course is the second half of a two-course sequence focused on the study of wilderness in American society and culture. The course will begin with an Off-Campus Studies program at Grand Canyon National Park, where we will learn about the natural and human history of the Grand Canyon region, examine contemporary issues facing the park, meet with officials from the National Park Service and other local experts, conduct research, and experience the park through hiking and camping. The course will culminate in spring term with the completion and presentation of a major research project.
HIST 306 required previous winter term, Extra Time
- Spring 2022, Spring 2024
- Humanistic Inquiry Intercultural Domestic Studies Writing Requirement
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History 306 and Acceptance in Wilderness Studies at the Grand Canyon OCS program
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ENTS 307.00 Spring 2022
- Faculty:George Vrtis 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- T, THLibrary 344 10:10am-11:55am
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ENTS 307.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:George Vrtis 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- T, THLibrary 344 10:10am-11:55am
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ENTS 310 Topics in Environmental Law and Policy 6 credits
This seminar will examine topical issues in domestic and international environmental law and policy. We will aim to understand how environmental laws work to achieve policy objectives, with attention also to debates about the role of markets and community-based environmental management. The specific topics may change from year to year, but may include approaches to sustainable development, sustainable agriculture, protection of endangered species, and conservation and management of water resources. This course has no prerequisites and is suitable for students of environmental studies, political science, international relations and political economy.
- Winter 2017, Spring 2018, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022
- Social Inquiry
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ENTS 310.00 Winter 2017
- Faculty:Kimberly Smith 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- M, WLeighton 202 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FLeighton 202 2:20pm-3:20pm
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ENTS 310.00 Spring 2018
- Faculty: Staff
- Size:25
- T, THGoodsell 03 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ENTS 310.00 Winter 2020
- Faculty:Kimberly Smith 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- M, WWillis 211 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWillis 211 12:00pm-1:00pm
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ENTS 310.00 Winter 2021
- Faculty:Kimberly Smith 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- M, WWeitz Center 230 11:30am-12:40pm
- FWeitz Center 230 11:10am-12:20pm
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ENTS 310.00 Winter 2022
- Faculty:Kimberly Smith 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- M, WWillis 114 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWillis 114 12:00pm-1:00pm
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GEOL 340 Hydrology 6 credits
A seminar on major principles of ground and surface water hydrology and their application to contemporary hydrologic problems. The course will draw considerably on student-directed investigation of critical areas of study in hydrology.
- Winter 2017, Winter 2019, Winter 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024
- Science with Lab Quantitative Reasoning Encounter Writing Requirement
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100-level Geology course required, Geology 210 recommended
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GEOL 340.51 Winter 2019
- Faculty:Mary Savina 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- M, WMusic & Drama Center LL35 8:30am-9:40am
- FMusic & Drama Center LL35 8:30am-9:30am
- MMusic & Drama Center LL35 2:00pm-6:00pm
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GEOL 340.52 Winter 2019
- Faculty:Mary Savina 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- M, WMusic & Drama Center LL35 8:30am-9:40am
- FMusic & Drama Center LL35 8:30am-9:30am
- TMusic & Drama Center LL35 1:00pm-5:00pm
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GEOL 340.54 Winter 2022
- Faculty:Chloé Fandel 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 9:50am-11:00am
- THAnderson Hall 123 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 123 9:40am-10:40am
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GEOL 340.59 Winter 2022
- Faculty:Chloé Fandel 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 9:50am-11:00am
- THAnderson Hall 123 8:00am-12:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 123 9:40am-10:40am
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GEOL 340.54 Spring 2023
- Faculty:Chloé Fandel 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 11:10am-12:20pm
- THAnderson Hall 125 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 123 12:00pm-1:00pm
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GEOL 340.54 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Chloé Fandel 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 11:10am-12:20pm
- THAnderson Hall 123 8:00am-12:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 123 12:00pm-1:00pm
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HIST 306 American Wilderness 6 credits
This course is part of the off-campus spring break program, involving two-linked courses in winter and spring. To many Americans, wild lands are among the nation’s most treasured places. Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree–the names alone evoke a sense of awe, naturalness, beauty, even love. But, where do those ideas and feelings come from, and how have they both reflected and shaped American cultural, political and environmental history over the last four centuries? These are the central issues and questions that we will pursue in this seminar.
Spring Break OCS Program Course. ENTS 307 required for Spring Term registration.
- Winter 2018, Winter 2020, Winter 2022, Winter 2024
- Humanistic Inquiry Intercultural Domestic Studies Writing Requirement
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Acceptance in Wilderness Studies at the Grand Canyon OCS program. History 205 is recommended but not required.
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HIST 306.00 Winter 2020
- Faculty:George Vrtis 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- T, THLibrary 344 10:10am-11:55am
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HIST 306.00 Winter 2022
- Faculty:George Vrtis 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- T, THLibrary 344 10:10am-11:55am
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HIST 306.00 Winter 2024
- Faculty:George Vrtis 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- T, THLibrary 344 10:10am-11:55am
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HIST 308 American Cities and Nature 6 credits
Since the nation’s founding, the percentage of Americans living in cities has risen nearly sixteenfold, from about five percent to the current eighty-one percent. This massive change has spawned legions of others, and all of them have bearing on the complex ways that American cities and city-dwellers have shaped and reshaped the natural world. This course will consider the nature of cities in American history, giving particular attention to the dynamic linkages binding these cultural epicenters to ecological communities, environmental forces and resource flows, to eco-politics and social values, and to those seemingly far-away places we call farms and wilderness.
- Winter 2019, Winter 2021, Winter 2023
- Humanistic Inquiry Intercultural Domestic Studies Writing Requirement
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History 205 is recommended but not required
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HIST 308.00 Winter 2021
- Faculty:George Vrtis 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THLocation To Be Announced TBA 10:20am-12:05pm
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HIST 308.00 Winter 2023
- Faculty:George Vrtis 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THLibrary 344 10:10am-11:55am
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POSC 333 Global Social Changes and Sustainability* 6 credits
This course is about the relationship between social changes and ecological changes to understand and to be able to advance analytical concepts, research methods, and theories of society-nature interactions. How do livelihoods of individuals and groups change over time and how do the changes affect ecological sustainability? What are the roles of human institutions in ecological sustainability? What are the roles of ecosystem dynamics in institutional sustainability? Students will learn fundamental theories and concepts that explain linkages between social change and environmental changes and gain methods and skills to measure social changes qualitatively and quantitatively.
Extra Time required.
- Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2021, Spring 2023
- International Studies Quantitative Reasoning Encounter Social Inquiry Writing Requirement
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POSC 333.00 Spring 2017
- Faculty:Tun Myint 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THWillis 211 1:15pm-3:00pm
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Extra Time (Films)
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POSC 333.00 Spring 2018
- Faculty:Tun Myint 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THWeitz Center 233 10:10am-11:55am
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Extra time
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POSC 333.00 Spring 2021
- Faculty:Tun Myint 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THWeitz Center 233 1:45pm-3:30pm
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POSC 333.00 Spring 2023
- Faculty:Tun Myint 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THHasenstab 109 10:10am-11:55am
- T, THHasenstab 002 10:10am-11:55am
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POSC 335 Navigating Environmental Complexity—Challenges to Democratic Governance and Political Communication 6 credits
How can we design democratic institutions to deal with environmental and social problems? Are there universal approaches to solving political problems in physically and socially diverse communities? Do people come up with different institutional ways to address shared problems because of environmental or cultural differences? Our seminar considers current thinking about complex social-ecological systems and how we communicate and work collectively to address the problems of local and global commons.
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POSC 335.00 Winter 2023
- Faculty:Barbara Allen 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THHasenstab 109 10:10am-11:55am
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SOAN 323 Mother Earth: Women, Development and the Environment 6 credits
Why are so many sustainable development projects anchored around women’s cooperatives? Why is poverty depicted as having a woman’s face? Is the solution to the environmental crisis in the hands of women the nurturers? From overly romantic notions of stewardship to the feminization of poverty, this course aims to evaluate women’s relationships with local environments and development initiatives. The course uses anthropological frameworks to evaluate case studies from around the world.
- Spring 2019, Spring 2022
- International Studies Social Inquiry Writing Requirement
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The department strongly recommends that Sociology/Anthropology 110 or 111 be taken prior to enrolling in courses numbered 200 or above
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SOAN 323.00 Spring 2019
- Faculty:Constanza Ocampo-Raeder 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THLeighton 236 10:10am-11:55am
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SOAN 323.00 Spring 2022
- Faculty:Constanza Ocampo-Raeder 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THLeighton 236 8:15am-10:00am