Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Spring 2025 Featured Courses

Long rows of compost pile up in a covered shelter

Principles of Environmental Science

ENVIR ST/ILS 126
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30–10:45 a.m. + lab
4 credits

In person

A scientist looking at samples from a dig site

Expect the Unexpected: Careers in the Environment

ENVIR ST 202
Thursday, 3-4:55 p.m.
2 credits

In person

Wind turbines against a vibrant sunset

Sustainability

ENVIR ST 215
Tuesday/Thursday, 1–2:15 p.m.
3 credits

In person

A swath of trees cut down in a forest

People, Land and Food

ENVIR ST/GEOG 309
Tuesday/Thursday, 1:20–2:10 p.m. + discussion section
3 credits

In person

A high-rise apartment building with balconies filled with lush plants

Green Urbanism

ENVIR ST/GEOG 333
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30–10:45 a.m.
3 credits

In person

Two baboons resting against a tree

Environmental Conservation

ENVIR ST/GEOG 339
Monday/Wednesday, 4–5:15 p.m. + discussion
4 credits

In person

Aerial view of a flooded city

Climate Change Governance

ENVIR ST 349
Monday/Wednesday, 11–11:50 a.m. + discussion section
3 credits

In person

Aerial view of a large city with tall building poking into thin clouds

Introduction to Air Quality

ENVIR ST/ATM OCN 355
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30–10:45 a.m.
3 credits

In person

Satellite view of a coastline, with tributaries spreading out like arteries

Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing

ENVIR ST/F&W ECOL/GEOG/G L E/GEOSCI/LAND ARC 371
Monday/Wednesday, noon–1:20 p.m. + lab
3 credits

In person

Closeup of cupped hands holding dirt with a new plant emerging

Sustaining Life on Earth

ENVIR ST 400 LEC 001
Tuesday/Thursday, 2:30–3:45 p.m.
3 credits

In person

Closeup of a minnow

Applied Science of Water Resources Management

ENVIR ST 400 LEC 002
Tuesday/Thursday, 4–5:15 p.m.
3 credits

In person

Signs at a protest; one says, poisoning water is genocide; the other says, stand with Standing Rocks

Race, Colonialism, Environment

ENVIR ST 404 LEC 001
Tuesday/Thursday 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
3 credits

In person

Closeup of a wolf

Preserving Nature

ENVIR ST 413
3 credits

Online

A power plant blowing steam into the air

Introduction to Environmental Health

ENVIR ST 471
Tuesday/Thursday, 1–2:15 p.m.
3 credits

In person

A large array of solar panels

Energy Markets

ENVIR ST/A A E/CIV ENGR/URB R PL 561
Tuesday/Thursday, 4–5:15 p.m.
3 credits

In person

Explore Our Undergraduate Programs

Environmental Studies Major

Environmental Studies Certificate

Sustainability Certificate

Community Environmental Scholars Program

General Undergraduate Information