Environmental studies
(Env)
College of Liberal Studies
Program Director: Kenneth Maly
245G GraffMain Hall, 608-785-8422
Environmental studies is an
interdisciplinary minor
open to all students at UW-L. While housed in the College of Liberal
Studies, the minor reaches across campus and involves environmentally
concerned faculty and students from all four colleges. Its purpose is to
study environmentalism from a broad perspective, incorporating the natural
sciences, the social sciences, and the
humanities.
Environmental Studies Minor
(All colleges) — 24 credits, including ENV
201, 303 (three-six credits), 496; a minimum of three credits from each of
the following three areas: A) natural sciences: BIO 102, 307, 341; CHM 100;
GEO 200, 324, 425, 460; HON 295; B) social sciences: ARC 404; ANT 203; C-I
381; ECO 346; 335; POL 318; REC 306, 381; SOC 314, 328, 360; W-S 371;
C) humanities: HIS 317; PHL 341; ENG 459. ENV 450 and 499, while not
fulfilling requirements in Categories A, B, or C, may be used to reach the
total of 24 credits.
Some departments, because they offer
several of
their own courses for the environmental studies minor, limit the number of
credits that their majors may apply to the environmental studies minor.
Biology majors may not apply any biology credits toward the minor.
Geography majors may apply a maximum of six credits to the minor. Health
education and health promotion majors may not apply HED 335 to the minor.
Sociology or archaeological studies majors may apply a maximum of three
credits to both their major and their minor.
*Credits used for history or English majors may not be
used for this minor.
+ above a course number indicates aGeneral Education course.
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ENV 201 Cr. 3
Introduction to Environmental Studies
An interdisciplinary, introductory seminar which will
explore current environmental issues from a variety of perspectives
(scientific, historical, and social) and disciplines (natural sciences,
social sciences, and humanities.) Attitudes toward the natural world and
approaches to public and private decision-making will also be examined.
Some field trips will be used to examine local and regional practices and
issues. Offered Sem. I.
ENV 303 Cr. 3
Issues in Environmental Studies
This fully interdisciplinary seminar provides
the opportunity to gain understanding of the
scientific, historical, and ethical issues in
ecological literacy and environmental responsibility
by focusing on a specific environmental concern. Selected environmental
issues with a specific focus will be offered. Examples are forestry, ground
water, air pollution, ozone depletion, sustainable agriculture,
overpopulation. Each offering will have a specific title according to the
topic. Prerequisite: ENV 201 and six credits from the environmental studies
minor list. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6.
ENV 450 Cr. 3
Internship in Environmental Studies
Direct work experience with an agency or organization
that deals with environmental issues or problems from an interdisciplinary
perspective. The student works under supervision of both faculty adviser
and agency staff member. Examples of sites include governmental agencies,
advocacy groups, environmental education centers, alternative technologies
companies, and environmental compliance divisions of corporations.
Prerequisite: ENV 201, declared environmental studies minor, consent of
environmental studies director, and junior standing. All internships must
be approved in the semester prior to the semester that the internship
occurs.
ENV 496 Cr. 3
Integrative Seminar in Environmental Studies
This capstone course, offered in seminar style, will
focus on research and responsible environmental action. It will discuss,
review, and assess course work done in the environmental studies minor.
Students will evaluate previous course work and design and conduct research
projects or other environmental projects/activities. This seminar will be
oriented toward integration of various aspects of the minor, within the
context of a bioregional emphasis, a focus on environmental issues on
campus, and a component aimed at environmental action. Prerequisite: ENV
201, 303 and 12 credits from the list of supporting courses.
ENV 499 Cr. 1-3
Independent Study in Environmental Studies
Under supervision of instructor, individualized study
in environmental studies on issues/topics not available in existing
courses. Prerequisite: ENV 201, declared environmental studies minor, and
consent of environmental studies director. All independent studies must be
approved in the semester prior to the semester that the independent study
occurs. Repeatable for credit—maximum 3.