ENVS 196Senior Seminar
Readings and discussions of primary literature on a current environmental studies topic. Field or literature-based research projects (individual or group) writing multiple drafts resulting in a final paper. Topics vary yearly; consult current course listings. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): ENVS 100 and ENVS 100L; Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is by application with selection based on appropriate background and academic performance and by permission of instructor. Enrollment is restricted to senior environmental studies majors, agroecology majors, and the combined majors with Earth sciences, biology, and economics.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/20 |
| 02 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Wed 1:10pm–3:55pm | ISB 413 | W. Cheng | Open 7/10 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | ISB 221 | M. Montenegro de Wit | Closed 37/42 |
| 02 | Seminar | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | ISB 431 | C. C. Wilmers | Closed 11/17 |
| 03 | Seminar | TBA | TBD In Person | C. M. Lay, I. M. Parker, D. S. Feldstein | Open 3/25 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Mon Wed 10:30am–12:00pm | ISB 431 | B. E. Evans | Closed 21/20 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Mon 9:20am–11:45am | Soc Sci 2 171 | W. Cheng | Open 12/18 |
| 02 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weixin Cheng | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 63% | 32 |
| Chris Wilmers | 2.6 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 33% | 33 |
| Christopher Lay | 5.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 | 100% | 2 |
| Ingrid Parker | 4.0 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 90% | 48 |
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