Environmental Studies Course Selection Instructions

Fall 2011 semester Program Dates:

Master of Science in Environmental Studies – All concentrations (ASJS, CB, EE, Sci-Cert, SDCC, SDS) begin September 1 and end December 9.
Master of Science in Resource Management and Conservation begins September 9 and ends December 4, meeting on these weekends: September 9 -11, September. 30 – October 2, October 14 – 16, November 4 – 6 and December 2 – 4.

Please note: there are no scheduled classes November 24 – 25.

Important: It is important that you register according to the instructions listed for your program and year of entry. Priority registration, which will take place from July 12 – July 19, is given according to these criteria. If you are unable to gain entry into a course because of restrictions, please try and register again on July 20, when most course registration restrictions will be lifted.

If you are going to make alterations to the suggested sequence of courses for your entry date and program, you should meet with your advisor to discuss these changes and how they may affect your ability to fulfill degree requirements in the future. Careful course planning is necessary to avoid registering and paying for additional semesters, and incurring additional fees. Course offerings are subject to change from year to year depending on availability of faculty.

Competency Areas

Competency areas are listed in each course description based on the year of entry and the program or concentration area. Please read carefully to make sure the course will fulfill the desired degree requirement.

All courses listed below are Required unless listed as a Methods or Elective which means you have a choice in your course selection. To avoid scheduling conflicts, please check section dates and times carefully.

Students Who Entered
Fall 2010

Advocacy for Social Justice and Sustainability

Please register for the following:
TRACKS I & 2

Methods/Elective (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)

Conservation Biology

Please register for the following:
TRACK I

Methods/Elective (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)

TRACK 2

ES 519 Ecological Research Design (Section A) (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)

Environmental Education

Please register for the following:
TRACKS I & 2

Methods/Elective (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)

Resource Management & Conservation

Please register for the following:

ES 600 Collaborative Service Initiative: Capstone Project (Section A) (3 credits)
ES 570 Climate Change Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation (Section B) (3 credits)

Sciences Teacher Certification

Please register for the following:

TRACK I only

ESE 535 Conceptual & Human Development (3 credits)
ESE 520 Science Teaching Methods (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)

Self-Designed Studies

Please register for the following:

TRACKS I & 2

Self-designed concentration course (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)

Sustainable Development and Climate Change

Please register for the following:

TRACKS I & 2

ES 570 Climate Change Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation (Section A) (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)
Methods/Elective (3 credits)

Students Entering Fall 2011 and Spring 2011

Please Note: The academic credit load for Fall for all ES masters programs is 9 -12 credits. The maximum credit load is determined by the track you have selected. Please register from the courses, and when indicated, preferred sections (*) listed for your concentration.

Advocacy for Social Justice and Sustainability

Please register from the following:
TRACK I: 12 Credits
TRACK 2: 9 Credits – Do not take Leadership for Change

ESC 572 Earth Systems and Climate Change (Section D or E) (3 credits)
ESC 550 Ecological Dynamics of Landscapes (Section C or D ) (3 credits)
ESC 544 Leadership for Change (Section A) (3 credits)
ES 515Organizing For Social Change (Section A) (3 credits)

Conservation Biology

Please register from the following:
TRACK I: 12 Credits

TRACK 2: 9 Credits – Do not take Ecological Research Design

ESS 563 Conservation Biology (Section A or B) (3 credits)
ESC 572 Earth Systems and Climate Change (Section B or C) (3 credits)
ESC 550 Ecological Dynamics of Landscapes (Section A or B) (3 credits)
ES 519 Ecological Research Design (Section A) (3 credits)