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Duluth Courses
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Future effective dates indicate the first term the course may be available.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ES)
College of Liberal Arts
Geography
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ES 1001
- Introductory Seminar
(2.0 cr; A-F only, fall, every year)
Introduction to the complexities of multidisciplinary environmental issues through research and literature review with emphasis on development of critical thinking skills.
ES 2001
- Ecosystems I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-ES major; A-F only, fall, every year)
Contains a theoretical description of the fundamental physical, chemical and biological components comprising ecosystems, how these components interact to determine ecosystem structure and function, and the response of these components, hence ecosystems, to anthropogenic stress.
ES 2002
- Ecosystems II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2001; A-F only, spring, every year)
Builds upon the theoretical information provided in ES 2001 by providing students a hands-on approach to understanding ecosystem dynamics. Students will learn hypothesis testing, experimental techniques, and methods for analyzing data that indicates ecosystems' response to anthropogenic stress.
ES 2803
- Issues in Global Ecology (LEIP CAT05)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Credit will not be granted if already received for Biol 2803.; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Holistic approach to current status and future prospects of Earth's life support systems.
ES 3050
- Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
(3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-30 cr, ES major or instructor's consent; fall, spring, summer, offered periodically)
In depth examination of a particular problem, topic, or group thereof, in the field of interdisciplinary environmental studies.
ES 3500
- Ecological Economics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[ES major or cand] and [Econ 1022 or Econ 1023] or #; A-F only, fall, offered periodically)
Examine the basic principles and assumptions of Micro and Macro Economics, and their relevance in our modern global economic system. Examine the environmental/social consequences of deviations from these assumptions, and alternative economic models/analyses and policies consistent with sustainable development.
ES 4001
- Independent Study
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-60 cr or #; no Grad School credit; A-F only, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Directed readings and projects for students who wish to do independent advanced study or work on topics not normally covered in other courses.
ES 5001
- Environmental Studies Seminar
(4.0 cr; Prereq-ES major, 90 cr; no Grad School credit; A-F only, spring, every year)
Critical discussion, research, and literature review of multidisciplinary environmental issues.
ES 5040
- Environmental Studies Internship Preparation
(1.0 cr; Prereq-ES major, no Grad School credit; S-N only, spring, every year)
Various employers and members of environmental organizations in the Duluth region, and in Minnesota will speak to the class each week to describe what they do in their perspective fields of environmental studies. Students will research careers in environmental studies, producing reports on prominent fields and directions in environmental sciences. Students will be placed with perspective internship experiences at the end of the semester.
ES 5050
- Environmental Studies Internship
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5040, ES major, No Grad School cr; S-N only, summer, every year)
Practical experience in some field of environmental work, under direction of a faculty adviser and a work-site adviser.
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