Students, be sure to seek advising before you register for courses.

To make an advising appointment with any of our faculty members,
or with Ibit Getchell, the Student Services Coordinator, or Caitlan Stephens,
please contact Sue Bean, 656-4055, at Bittersweet's front desk. Sue will book your appointment.

Student Pre-Advising Form

ENVS Major Flow Chart

ENVS Course List (from the UVM Undergraduate Catalogue)

Suggested Course List for ENVS Major Breadth Requirements
(gold sheet)

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer

Concentration Advising Sheets

ENVS 191/ 291 Independent Study / Internship / Practicum

Earn credit for high impact learning opportunities outside the classroom.

ENVS Senior Capstone Options

    Three options to pursue the nine 200-level credits
    required to conclude the major    :
    • Senior Thesis/Project
    • Senior Internship
    • Advanced Course Sequence

Non-Traditional Courses

Other Important Links


ENVS Course List from the UVM Catalogue

This list does not include our special topics courses numbered 95/96, 195/196, 295/296.

001 Introduction to Environmental Studies - Survey of environmental studies examining ecological, socioeconomic, aesthetic, and technological influences determining quality of life on earth. Prerequisite: First-year or sophomore standing, or instructor's permission. Credits: 4.

002 International Environmental Studies - Multidisciplinary analysis of the interaction of global and local variables in understanding and solving pervasive environmental problems. Prerequisite: First-year or sophomore standing. Credits: 4.

007 Environmental Awareness - Selected current environmental issues from evolving political, religious, scientific, and social perspectives. For non-majors. Cannot receive credit for both 1 and 7. Credits: 3.

095 Introductory Special Topics - Introductory courses of current areas of interest which vary each semester. Topics have included environmental health, energy, regional planning, international studies, literature, ethics, natural history, and natural area management. Credits: 1-4.

096 Introductory Special Topics - Introductory courses of current areas of interest which vary each semester. Topics have included environmental health, energy, regional planning, international studies, literature, ethics, natural history, and natural area management. Credits: 1-4.

100 Environmental Theory - Comparative analysis of emerging concepts of human/environment relationships; the history, philosophy, and theoretical framework of environmental studies. Prerequisites: 1, 2. Credits: 3.

150  Environmental Field Studies - Travel study courses examining environmental issues from a local ecological, political, and socioeconomic perspective using experiential learning methods in diverse sites.

151 Intermediate Environmental Studies - Individual investigation of interdisciplinary areas of environmental studies with emphasis on academic and career choices and preparation for senior thesis/project. Prerequisites: Major in Environmental Studies; 1, 2, 100. Three hours. Credits: 3.

152 Environmental Information Skills - This course focuses on the complexities of conducting environmental research in a networked information age by teaching information concepts, skills, and broad ranging resources. Prerequisites: ENVS 151, or concurrently enrolled in ENVS 151. Credits: 1.

153  Ethnobotany - Human interactions with plants used for food, medicine, material culture, ritual and symbol, examined from both cultural and biological perspectives, using global and local examples.

154 Traditional Ecological Knowledge - Examines how traditional peoples of the world live in specific environments and how ecologcal knowledge, practices and beliefs are passed on, lost, and created.

156  Permaculture (Cross-listed with Plant and Soil Science 156.) - Design of agriculturally productive environments that have the diversity, stability, and resilience of the natural biosphere to harmoniously integrate landscape and people. Prerequisites: Three hours basic biological or ecological science, or permission. Credits: 3.

ENVS 167 Global Environmental History - D2 - The role and influence of nature on global human history and how people and cultures have influenced the natural world around them.

173 Landscape Natural History - This field-based course examines patterns and processes on local landscapes from an interdisciplinary perspective, with an emphasis on geology, soil science, plant ecology, and ecosystem geography. Prerequisites: ENVS 1, sophomore standing. Credits: 3.

174 Natural Areas Conservation & Stewardship - Examines land protection and stewardship efforts of conservation organizations and public agencies. Builds on principles of conservation biology to understand issues in conserving and managing natural areas. Prerequisites: ENVS 1 or NR 1 or permission. Credits: 3.

177 Introduction to Landscape Restoration - Introduction to the history, philosophical foundations, and approaches to restoration of natural landscapes damaged by human activity and neglect. Case studies of selected local sites. Prerequisites: ENVS 1, NR 1, or permission. Credits: 3.

178 Environmental Ethics - Current approaches and problems in environmental ethics drawing on philosophy and case studies in animal rights, land ethics, deep ecology, wilderness protection, and human rights. Prerequisites: One environmental course, junior standing. Credits: 3.

179 Ecofeminism (Cross-listed with Women's Studies 179.) - D2 - Investigation of the parallel dominations of women and nature, through analysis and reflection on ecofeminist theory, activism, and spirituality. Prerequisites: 1, 2 or Women's Studies 73, sophomore standing. Credits: 3.

180 Radical Environmentalism - Survey of radical environmental philosophy and activism from a liberation ethics perspective. Includes deep ecology, ecofeminism, environmental justice, and ecological resistance movements around the world. Prerequisites: ENVS 1, 2, sophomore standing. Credits: 3.

182 Religion and Ecology - D2 - Exploration of the greening of major world religious traditions in both practice and philosophy. Includes institutional, activist, and lifestyle initiatives in ecological spirituality. Prerequisites: ENVS 1 or 2; or NR 2, REL 20 or 21 preferred, sophomore standing. Credits: 3.

183 Environmental Impacts of Consumerism - Ecological footprint assessment for human use of energy, housing, water, waste, food.  Review of regulatory strategies, economic options, and consumer awareness to reduce environmental impact. 

184 Sustainable Transportation Planning - Environmental and social impacts of auto-dependence and future-oriented solutions to reduce auto-dependence and impacts and create sustainable transportation solutions.

187 Campus Sustainability - Sustainability methods, policies, and frameworks applied in the campus setting using UVM as a case study and field site for the study of campus greening.

190 Environmental Skills - Workshops to develop applied skills useful for environmental work and/or research. Topics vary by semester. Prerequisites: 1, 2. Credits: 1-3.

191 Environmental Practicum - Individual readings and research internship, or field-based learning experience under direction of a faculty member or environmental practitioner. Credit arranged. Prerequisite: Permission of course coordinator. Credits: .5-9.

195 Special Topics - Intermediate courses of current areas of interest which vary each semester. Topics have included environmental health, energy, regional planning, international studies, literature, ethics, and natural area management. Prerequisites: One environmental course, sophomore standing. Credits: 1-6.

196 Special Topics - Intermediate courses of current areas of interest which vary each semester. Topics have included environmental health, energy, regional planning, international studies, literature, ethics, and natural area management. Prerequisites: One environmental course, sophomore standing. Credits: 1-6.

197 Student Designed Course - Student-taught courses beyond the scope of existing formal courses in environmental studies. Developed according to Program guidelines, with sponsorship by interested faculty. Prerequisites: 1, 2, permission. Credits: 1-3.

201 Research Methods - Planning, design and methods of research for the required senior thesis or project. Includes literature review and proposal writing. Prerequisite: 151, junior standing, major in Environmental Studies. Credits: 3. (Not offered for graduate credit.)

202 Senior Project and Thesis - Senior level project or thesis under staff direction. Prerequisites: 201, permission of Environmental Program, major in Environmental Studies. Credits: 1-9. (Not offered for graduate credit.)

203 Honors Thesis - Credits: 1-9.

204 Seminar in Environmental Studies - Review and discussion of current environmental research and literature. Prerequisites: 100, senior standing major, coordinate major, or minor in Environmental Studies. Credits: 1-3. (Not offered for graduate credit.)

212 Advanced Agroecology - An in-depth overview of research and applications in the field of agroecology, including ecological and social dynamics in agricultural landscapes in Vermont and abroad.

267 Environmental History Seminar - Advanced reading and research on the role and influence of nature on human history and how people and cultures have influenced the natural world around them.

284 Teaching Assistantship - Students gain practical teaching experience through assisting with instruction, evaluation, and reflection. Tasks may include: leading discussion sessions, grading, and developing course materials. Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor, concurrent teaching assistant in ENVS course. Credits: 1-2. May be repeated. UG only.

289 Environmental Economics (Same as Resource Economics 289.) - Application of economic theory and methods to environmental problems and policies. Includes cost-benefit analysis and economic incentives as tools for environmental problem solving. Prerequisites: 1, three hours intermediate economics. For students in Arts and Sciences: Economics 11-12, intermediate course in ENVS. Credits: 3.

290 Environmental Policy - Public policy dimensions of natural resource management and environmental protection; U.S. historical context; policy analyses of contemporary issues; administration of environmental resource institutions. Prerequisite: Six hours of intermediate or advanced courses in ENVS or related areas. Credits: 3. (Not offered for graduate credit.)

291 Special Topics - Individual readings and research, internship, or field-based learning experience at the advanced level, under the direction of faculty member or environmental practitioner. Prerequisites: 1, 2, senior or graduate standing. Credits: 3.

292 Environmental Conflict Resolution - Explores the causes of conflicts involving environmental concerns and the role of environment as a factor in conflict development and mediation.

293 Environmental Law - Principles of environmental law, including legal research methods, threshold issues, case law, trial procedure, and international comparisons in aspects of air, land, and water law. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Credits: 3.

294 Environmental Education - Philosophy, concepts, and strategies of environmental education, emphasizing integration of environmental concerns into formal and nonformal educational programs for youth and adults. Prerequisite: Six hours of intermediate or advanced courses in environmental studies or related areas. Credits: 3.

295 Advanced Seminar - Advanced courses of current areas of interest which may vary each semester. Topics have included environmental health, energy, regional planning, international studies, literature, ethics, and natural area management. Prerequisites: One environmental course at 100 level, junior standing. Credits: 1-6.

296 Advanced Special Topics - Advanced courses of current areas of interest which may vary each semester. Topics have included environmental health, energy, regional planning, international studies, literature, ethics, and natural area management. Prerequisites: One environmental course at 100 level, junior standing. Credits: 1-6. UG only.