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  • ENR 1300: Foundation of Sustainability

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Examine the basic concepts, theories, and practice of sustainability as a foundation for future learning in the field. Explore principles of sustainability in our community and personal lives through various lenses and systems.Prerequisites: none.
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  • ENR 1330: Water, Dirt and Climate

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Introductory environmental geology course focusing on water and soil both as hazards and as life-sustaining resources. Explores surface processes and climate change over geological and human timescales. Case studies illustrate the environmental tradeoffs of resource use. Cross listed with GEOL 1330. Prerequisite: none.
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  • ENR 1400: Biodiv: Science & Society

    2.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Biodiversity lays the foundation for nature's ability to properly function. In turn humans depend on a healthy-functioning natural system. Adequate biodiversity provides us with many things including new genetic material for agriculture, medical discoveries, recreational opportunities and good mental health. This course will examine key themes in our understanding of biodiversity. Students enrolled in this course will have a better understanding of issues, challenges and potential solutions to our current biodiversity crisis. Course meetings will largely consist of group discussions of assigned readings. Discussions will focus on critically evaluating and analyzing information, hypotheses and knowledge that arise from the readings. Writing assignments will emphasize succinct but thorough interpretation of information, policy, conservation and societal impacts of biodiversity.
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  • ENR 2000: Environ & Society

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Develops understanding of the nature and dimensions of environmental and natural resource issues. Explores ways in which elements of society approach, evaluate, and develop positions relative to environmental issues. Uses case studies to illustrate the contemporary and historical role of individuals and societies in identifying and addressing environmental issues at scales ranging from local to global.
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  • ENR 2030: History & Environmental Scienc

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    This course expands upon nutrition concepts cover in FCSC1141 by exploring current nutrition-related controversies. Skills related to the interpretation of research literature will be emphasized. Dual Listed: HIST 2030 Prerequisite: FCSC 1141
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  • ENR 2050: Principles Range Mgmt

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Basic principles of range management as they apply to various regions and vegetative types. Relationship of range management practices to livestock production, wildlife management, forestry, hydrology and other land uses. Introductory course for majors and non-majors. Cross listed with REWM 2050. Prerquisites: LIFE 1001 or 1010.
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  • ENR 2100: Forest Management

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Principles of forest management. Topics include the laws affecting forest management, methods of harvesting wood from forests, fire and insect management, the effects of disturbances on stream flow and nutrient cycling, and the challenges of developing management plans for forests. Cross listed with RNEW 2100. Prerequisites: LIFE 1000 or 1010.
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  • ENR 2300: Foundations of Sustainability

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Examine the basic concepts, theories, and practice of sustainability as a foundation for future learning in the field. Explore principles of sustainability in our community and personal lives through various lenses and systems.Prerequisites: none.
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  • ENR 2330: Environmental Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Introduces students to ethical theory in environmental problem cases, and to philosophical issues in environmental philosophy. Ethical theories include natural law, utilitarianism, deontological and rights-based theories, and relativism. Topics may include: conservation/preservation, resource management, pollution, overpopulation, factory farming, Leopold's land ethic, deep ecology, holism, eco-feminism. Cross listed with PHIL 2330.
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  • ENR 2345: Natural Resource Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Introduction to ethics in context of natural resource extraction, use, conservation, preservation, and distribution. Ethical frameworks include teleological and deontological theories primarily applied to human needs and wants. Concepts and applications of environmental justice are addressed, including private property, sustainability, and obligations to future generations. Cross listed with PHIL & RNEW 2345. Prerequisites: none.
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