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Environmental Studies Program (ENST)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/enviro/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in SOSB15; Phone: (213) 740-7770.
Gateway to the majors and minors in environmental studies. Provides students with an overview of how government agencies and societal institutions address (or fail to address) the interrelated social and scientific aspects of environmental problems and policies.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33000R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | MWF | 39 of 40 | Victoria Petryshyn | VKC100 | ||
33001R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 39 of 40 | David Ginsburg,Jill Sohm | WPH102 |
Exploration of the major social, political, economic, religious, and philosophical disagreements that exist between scholars, leaders, and citizens concerning today's most serious environmental issues and problems. Not available for credit to environmental studies majors and minors.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33005R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 99 of 100 | Ekaterina Svyatets | GFS106 | PDF (127137 KB) | |
33006R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 24 of 24 | Ekaterina Svyatets | SOSB52 | ||
33007R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Friday | 25 of 26 | Ekaterina Svyatets | SOSB52 | ||
33008R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 26 of 26 | Ekaterina Svyatets | SOSB52 | ||
33009R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | 24 of 24 | Ekaterina Svyatets | SOSB52 |
Geographic and historic approach to growth of environmental awareness in the United States from Colonial times to the present. Extensive use of case materials.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the GEOG department but may qualify for major credit in ENST. To register, enroll in GEOG 255.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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35654R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | Canceled |
Overview of issues related to water and soil sustainability including science, policy and business aspects. Recommended Preparation ENST-100.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33018R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 23 of 40 | Victoria Petryshyn | WPH101 | ||
33019R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 40 of 40 | David Ginsburg | VKC101 |
Overview of issues related to water and soil sustainability including science, policy and business aspects. Recommended Preparation ENST-100.
- Prerequisite: ENST 320a
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33021R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 40 | Monalisa Chatterjee | SOSB47 | ||
33022R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 40 | Monalisa Chatterjee | WPH202 |
Examines the politics of managing the global environment. The nature of ecosystems, commons problems, population and resource utilization problems along with biodiversity and global governance are emphasized.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the IR department but may qualify for major credit in ENST. To register, enroll in IR 323.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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37813R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 32 of 32 | Shannon Gibson | VKC150 | ||
37814R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 16 | Shannon Gibson | VKC150 |
Interaction between resource conservation and people based on recent advances, current developments, and future resource utilization. Special attention to the western United States. Field trips.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the GEOG department but may qualify for major credit in ENST. To register, enroll in GEOG 345.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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35691R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | Canceled |
Crosslist ENST 396: Directed Governmental and Political Leadership Internship (2.0-8.0 units, max 8)
Intensive experience in governmental and political offices. Minimum time requirement; evaluation by office and intern report required.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the POSC department but may qualify for major credit in ENST. To register, enroll in POSC 395.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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52086D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 44 of 70 | Arthur Auerbach | VKC263 | ||
52088D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 30 | Arthur Auerbach | VKC263 | ||
52090D | 429 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Arthur Auerbach | OFF CAMPUS |
The political realities of selected environmental issues; resolving and implementing social priorities; interests, attitudes, strategies, and tactics of pressure groups; institutional biases and opportunities.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the POSC department but may qualify for major credit in ENST. To register, enroll in POSC 436.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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52137R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Wednesday | 22 of 25 | Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias | VKC161 | PDF (61908 KB) |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33045D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Karla Heidelberg | OFFICE |
Provides opportunities for professional development in environmental policy and science and prepares students for career or graduate school in environmental-related fields. Students are placed in internships and guided before and during the internship period. Student gain practical experience and learn how government and nongovernmental organizations pursue and implement environmental policy and science work.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Environmental Science and Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Studies
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33049D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 8 of 15 | Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias | THH209 | ||
33051D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 6 of 15 | Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias | THH209 |
Students form multidisciplinary teams and are asked to study and resolve a major environmental problem facing a particular region or target population.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33050D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-5:50pm | Friday | 14 of 20 | Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias |
This course introduces students to the major environmental issues and problems society faces today. Business, industry, and government actions concerning these issues and problems are examined.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33058D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 3 of 12 | Monalisa Chatterjee | SOSB50 |
Science and policy issues used to characterize and manage California coastal resources. Key issues include: coastal pollution, public health, ecosystem management, and marine reserves. Recommended preparation: ENST-500.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33075D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 4 of 10 | David Ginsburg | WPH204 |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33079D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | David Ginsburg | OFFICE |
Practical principles for the long-term development of effective teaching within college disciplines. Intended for teaching assistants in Dornsife College.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MDA department but may qualify for major credit in ENST. To register, enroll in MDA 593.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42297D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 4 of 20 | Sunyoung Park | VKC103 |