FALL 2010 COURSES
Courses for the new ES major (for Class of 2012 and beyond)
Courses for the old ES major (for Class of 2011)
Courses for the new ES minor (for Class of 2012 and beyond)
Courses for the old ES minor (for Class of 2011)
Special Topics Course Descriptions
Courses for the new ES Major (for Class of 2012 and beyond)
Social and Cultural Perspectives Track (for Class of 2012 and beyond)
Foundation Courses:
• ES 100 Environmental Concerns in Perspective
Core Courses:
• EN 229 Environmental Literature
• SO 223S Environmental Sociology
Cluster A Courses:
• AN 205 Mesoamerican Archaeology
• AN 231 Anthropology of Food
• AN 345 Ecological Anthropology
• EC 316 Economics of Development
• EN 229 Environmental Literature
• ES 221 Sustainable Development
• ES 351A Bicycling, Walking & Trails: Sustainable Mobility Solutions
• ES 351A Institutional Action on Climate Change in the U.S.
• GW 210 Ecofeminism, Women & the Environment
• IA 101 Introduction to International Affairs
• MB 351B Business and the Natural Environment
• SO 223S Environmental Sociology
Cluster B1 Courses:
• BI 115H Ecology of Food
• BI 140 Marine Biology
• BI 241 Ecology
• ES 205 Conservation and Use of Forested Landscapes
• ES 351B Urban Ecology
• GE 101 Earth Systems Science
• GE 208 Natural Resources
• GE 304 Geomorphology
• GE 309 Field Techniques
Capstone:
• ES 374 Environmental Studies: Methods and Approaches
Methods:
• EC 237 Statistical Methods
• MS 104 Introduction to Statistics
• SO 226 Social Research Analysis
• SO 227 Social Research Design
Environmental Science Track (for Class of 2012 and beyond)
Foundation Course:
• ES 100 Environmental Concerns in Perspective
Disciplinary Foundation Courses:
• BI 105 Biological Sciences I
• CH 105 Chemical Principles I
• CH 106 Chemical Principles II
• GE 101 Earth Systems Science
Core Courses:
• ES 205 Conservation and Use of Forested Landscapes
Cluster A Courses:
• AN 205 Mesoamerican Archaeology
• AN 231 Anthropology of Food
• AN 345 Ecological Anthropology
• EC 316 Economics of Development
• EN 229 Environmental Literature
• ES 221 Sustainable Development
• ES 351A Bicycling, Walking & Trails: Sustainable Mobility Solutions
• ES 351A Institutional Action on Climate Change in the U.S.
• GW 210 Ecofeminism, Women & the Environment
• IA 101 Introduction to International Affairs
• MB 351B Business and the Natural Environment
• SO 223S Environmental Sociology
Cluster B2 Courses:
• BI 241 Ecology
• BI 339 Plant Animal Interactions
• CH 221 Organic Chemistry
• ES 205 Conservation & Use of Forested Ecosystems
• ES 351B Urban Ecology
• GE 208 Natural Resources
• GE 304 Geomorphology
• GE 309 Field Techniques
Capstone:
• ES 374 Environmental Studies: Methods and Approaches
Methods:
• MS 104 Introduction to Statistics
Courses for the old ES Major (for Class of 2011)
Social and Cultural Perspectives Track (for Class of 2011)
Foundation Courses:
• ES 100 Environmental Concerns in Perspective
Cluster A Courses:
• AN 205 Mesoamerican Archaeology
• AN 231 Anthropology of Food
• EC 316 Economics of Development
• EN 229 Environmental Literature
• ES 351A Bicycling, Walking & Trails: Sustainable Mobility Solutions
• ES 351A Institutional Action on Climate Change in the U.S.
• GW 210 Ecofeminism, Women & the Environment
• IA 101 Introduction to International Affairs
• MB 351B Business and the Natural Environment
• SO 223S Environmental Sociology
Cluster B1 Courses:
• BI 115H Ecology of Food
• BI 140 Marine Biology
• BI 241 Ecology
• ES 205 Conservation and Use of Forested Landscapes
• ES 351B Urban Ecology
• GE 101 Earth Systems Science
• GE 208 Natural Resources
• GE 304 Geomorphology
• GE 309 Field Techniques
Cluster C Courses:
• AN 345 Ecological Anthropology
• ES 221 Sustainable Development
Note: The ES Program will consider counting one or more Cluster C courses toward your Cluster A requirements. Please consult your advisor and/or the Director of ES if you would like to make a request for substitution.
Capstone Course:
• ES 374 Environmental Studies: Methods and Approaches
Environmental Science Track (for Class of 2011)
Foundation Courses:
• ES 100 Environmental Concerns in Perspective
Core Courses:
• CH 105 Chemical Principles I
• CH 106 Chemical Principles II
Cluster A Courses:
• AN 205 Mesoamerican Archaeology
• AN 231 Anthropology of Food
• EC 316 Economics of Development
• EN 229 Environmental Literature
• ES 221 Sustainable Development
• ES 351A Bicycling, Walking & Trails: Sustainable Mobility Solutions
• ES 351A Institutional Action on Climate Change in the U.S.
• GW 210 Ecofeminism, Women & the Environment
• IA 101 Introduction to International Affairs
• MB 351B Business and the Natural Environment
Cluster B2 Courses:
• BI 241 Ecology
• BI 339 Plant Animal Interactions
• CH 221 Organic Chemistry
• ES 205 Conservation & Use of Forested Ecosystems
• ES 351B Urban Ecology
• GE 208 Natural Resources
• GE 304 Geomorphology
• GE 309 Field Techniques
Cluster C Courses:
• AN 345 Ecological Anthropology
• ES 221 Sustainable Development
Note: The ES Program will consider counting one or more Cluster C courses toward your Cluster A requirements. Please consult your advisor and/or the Director of ES if you would like to make a request for substitution.
Capstone:
• ES 375 Case Studies in Environmental Sustainability
Methods:
• MS 104 Introduction to Statistics
Courses for the new ES Minor (for Class of 2012 and beyond)
Social and Cultural Perspectives Track (for Class of 2012 and beyond)
Foundation Courses:
• ES 100 Environmental Concerns in Perspective
Cluster A Courses:
• AN 205 Mesoamerican Archaeology
• AN231 Anthropology of Food
• AN 345 Ecological Anthropology
• EC 316 Economics of Development
• EN 229 Environmental Literature
• ES 221 Sustainable Development
• ES 351A Bicycling, Walking & Trails: Sustainable Mobility Solutions
• ES 351A Institutional Action on Climate Change in the U.S.
• GW 210 Ecofeminism, Women & the Environment
• IA 101 Introduction to International Affairs
• MB 351B Business and the Natural Environment
• SO 223S Environmental Sociology
Cluster B1 Courses:
• BI 115H Ecology of Food
• BI 140 Marine Biology
• BI 241 Ecology
• ES 205 Conservation and Use of Forested Landscapes
• ES 351B Urban Ecology
• GE 101 Earth Systems Science
• GE 208 Natural Resources
• GE 304 Geomorphology
• GE 309 Field Techniques
Courses for the old ES Minor (for Class of 2011)
Foundation Courses:
• ES 100 Environmental Concerns in Perspective
Cluster A Courses:
• AN205 Mesoamerican Archaeology
• AN231 Anthropology of Food
• EC 316 Economics of Development
• EN 229 Environmental Literature
• ES 351A Bicycling, Walking & Trails: Sustainable Mobility Solutions
• ES 351A Institutional Action on Climate Change in the U.S.
• GW 210 Ecofeminism, Women & the Environment
• IA 101 Introduction to International Affairs
• MB 351B Business and the Natural Environment
• SO 223S Environmental Sociology
Cluster B1 Courses:
• BI 115H Ecology of Food
• BI 140 Marine Biology
• BI 241 Ecology
• ES 205 Conservation and Use of Forested Landscapes
• ES 351B Urban Ecology
• GE 101 Earth Systems Science
• GE 208 Natural Resources
• GE 304 Geomorphology
• GE 309 Field Techniques
Cluster C Courses:
• AN 345 Ecological Anthropology
• ES 221 Sustainable Development
Note: The ES Program will consider counting one or more Cluster C courses toward your Cluster A requirements. Please consult your advisor and/or the Director of ES if you would like to make a request for substitution.
Special Topics Course Descriptions:
ES 351A Bicycling, Walking & Trails: Sustainable Mobility Solutions
Instructor: J. Olson
To enable students to plan, design, implement and manage systems of non-motorized
transportation, particularly the "human powered" modes of bicycling and walking. This
course provides students with the professional skills necessary for meeting the changing
needs of urban mobility, environment, health and economics. Bicycling and walking
are already significant transportation modes in New York State, where more than 7%
of commuter trips are made by pedestrians or bicyclists. Throughout the nation roads
and trails of many types connect America’s culture, heritage and communities. The
course provides an overview of relevant federal legislation as well as global and
local trends which indicate the need for creating a more balanced system for all modes
of transportation, including walking, bicycling, automobiles, transit and other alternatives.
Opportunities for active participation in developing solutions at the community, regional
and statewide level will be a part of the learning experience. Prereq. ES 100.
ES 351A Institutional Action on Climate Change in the U.S.
Instructor: K. Forbes
The 15th conference of the parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (COP15) did not produce a legally binding international agreement to address
climate change. Yet, a variety of actions are being taken around the world. This course
will cover actions currently being taken within the U.S. to mitigate climate change
by civil society, different levels of government, and business. This course will provide
students with a sufficient level of climate change literacy to consider and evaluate
existing and emerging solutions. Students will learn to differentiate between solutions
that have significant mitigation potential and those that only appear to do so. Besides
lectures, the course will incorporate discussions, debates, and guest lectures. Prereq.
ES 100.
ES 351B Urban Ecology
Instructor: C. Gibson
An examination of human and natural systems within a unified, interdisciplinary framework.
This course will examine the drivers, pattern, process and feedbacks of urbanization.
We will explore the consequences of urbanization on ecosystems within cities, the
ecological dynamics of the city as an ecosystem, and the interplay of social and environmental
systems. Course work will include discussions of primary literature, problem solving
scenarios, and field research. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab weekly.
Prerequisites: CH 106, BI 106, and GE 101, or permission of instructor.
MB 351B Business and the Natural Environment
Instructor: J. Kennelly
This case-based course aims to foster awareness, sensitivity and literacy concerning
the major forces and challenges bearing upon the intersection of business organizations
and the natural environment. It broadly examines and appraises the role of business
enterprise in relation to the current (and future) state of the planet. The course
begins by reviewing major ecological and socio-economic challenges facing the planet,
including population growth, human poverty, climate change, toxic pollution, loss
of biodiversity, etc, paying particular attention to the impacts of business enterprise
upon each issue. The course then turns to an assessment of sustainable development
and biophysically and socially sustainable business practices. The course concludes
with a comprehensive assessment of various ways business may become a proactive force
in an evolution to global sustainability. Prerequisites: MB 107, EC 103, 104, or permission
of instructor.
