ENVS 100Ecology and Society
Introduction to environmental issues in an interdisciplinary matrix. Focuses on three issues at the intersection of ecological questions and social institutions: agroecology and sustainable agriculture; population growth, economic growth, and environmental degradation; and biodiversity conservation and land management. Reviews the important roles of disciplinary abstraction and of the application of that knowledge to context-dependent explanations of environmental problems.
Prerequisite(s): ENVS 23 or CHEM 1A, CHEM 3B, or CHEM 4B; ENVS 24 or BIOE 20C; ENVS 25; and STAT 7/L or STAT 17/L or ECON 113 or OCEA 90; and one from: ENVS 26, ANTH 2, SOCY 1,10,15, PHIL 21,22,24,28, or 80G. Concurrent enrollment in 100L required.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | TBD In Person | K. L. Monsen | Open 0/120 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | J Baskin Engr 152 | K. L. Monsen | Open 78/80 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | Kresge Acad 3201 | K. L. Monsen | Open 117/120 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Monsen | 3.7 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 58% | 40 |
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