Fall 2025

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.

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.

History and science of anthropogenic climate change; climate dynamics; carbon cycle; climate modeling; fossil fuel economy; climate denial and political tactics; group research of solutions.

Overview of issues related to water and soil sustainability including science, policy and business aspects. Recommended Preparation ENST-100.

Overview of issues related to water and soil sustainability including science, policy and business aspects. Recommended Preparation ENST-100.

Explores issues concerning behavior of humans towards the nonhuman world. Examines a wide spectrum of ethical issues.

Through case studies, discussions and hands-on exercises, students develop skills in policy analysis and communication, learning to assess, interpret and effectively convey environmental policy issues.

An introduction to the economic tools and issues that affect natural resource use and environmental management.

Intensive experience in governmental and political offices. Minimum time requirement; evaluation by office and intern report required.

An exploration of the science behind public engagement for biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and humanity's sense of health and vitality.

Assessing the potential for aquaculture, the fastest growing component of food production systems, to contribute to food security goals while maintaining environmental, social and economic sustainability.

An immersive course in qualitative field research, justice-based policy analysis and effective climate communication through study of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations.

Concepts in hydrogeology and application to environmental problems. Topics include groundwater and surface water hydrology, chemistry, and contamination. Includes labs, guest lectures, and field trips. Recommended preparation: GEOL 105, GEOL 160, or equivalent.

Management and extraction of renewable and non-renewable natural resources; environmental externalities and regulation of air, water, and land pollution; market incentives versus direct regulation.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

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 and gain practical experience and learn how government and nongovernmental organizations pursue and implement environmental policy and science work.

Students form multidisciplinary teams and are asked to study and resolve a major environmental problem facing a particular region or target population.

Students will develop advanced skills to address complex environmental issues that society faces today. Different approaches for studying environmental processes and resources will be examined.

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.

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.