Spring 2026 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

A scientist kneels in a deep, muddy trench, carefully examining a handful of soil or an artifact.

Expect the Unexpected: Careers in the Environment

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

Wind turbines against a vibrant sunset

Sustainability

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

A vibrant sunrise over a coastline.

The Environment: Religion and Ethics

ENVIR ST/RELIG ST 270
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:55–10:45 a.m. + discussion section
3 credits

Stumps left over from a clear-cut forest.

People, Land and Food

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

 An aerial view of a modern, glass-paneled building with several undulating levels of lush, vibrant green rooftop gardens.

Green Urbanism

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

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

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, 2:30–3:45 p.m. + lab
3 credits

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

Digital globe surrounded by floating data charts and code in a dark library, symbolizing global data analytics and visualization.

Spatial Data Analysis

ENVIR ST 402 LEC 001
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30–10:45 a.m.
3 credits

Rusting ship stranded on dry desert sand with sparse shrubs, highlighting the effects of water loss and desertification.

Sustainability and Development

ENVIR ST 402 LEC 003
Tuesday/Thursday, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
3 credits

A collage of images showing mountain vistas, a polluted beach, and a farm tractor harvesting corn.

Environmental Metrics

ENVIR ST 403 LEC 001
Tuesday/Thursday, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
3 credits

An AI-generated illustration of a large, modern, white rectangular building in a dry, cracked desert landscape, with a narrow, water-filled channel leading up to its entrance, flanked by a crowd of people.

AI for Sustainability Science

ENVIR ST 403 LEC 002
Monday/Wednesday, 2:30–3:45 p.m.
3 credits

Closeup of a wolf

Preserving Nature

ENVIR ST 413
3 credits

Online course

Black and white image of a mushroom cloud.

Global Environmental History

ENVIR ST/HISTORY 465
Monday/Wednesday, 2:30-3:45 p.m. + discussion section
4 credits

A power plant blowing steam into the air

Introduction to Environmental Health

ENVIR ST 471
Monday/Wednesday, 4–5:15 p.m.
3 credits

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