Introduction to quantitative and mixed methods research in the social sciences. Topics include: survey design, sampling frames, data collection and analysis, error estimation, and the application of statistical methods. Literature will highlight the use and misuse of advanced methods. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-1) Semesters Offered: On Demand

This course surveys basic important federal policies related to water, land, forest, mineral, and wildlife and fisheries management. It uses policy analysis tools to understand the theory and study of policy development and implementation. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2011- 2012 academic year

An overview of environmental policymaking and politics in the U.S. Emphasizes policies regarding air and water pollution, toxics and hazardous waste. Discussion of rulemaking, enforcement, and administration of laws by EPA. Investigation of environmental politics on national and community levels, with focus on social movements and citizen participation. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

Ecological economics starts with a preanalytical vision that the economy is a sub-system of the Earth's ecological systems. Foundational topics include examination of the optimal scale of the economy, efficient allocation of resources, and the equitable distribution of resource flows. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: On Demand Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

Foundational scientific concepts (dynamic systems and catastrophe theory) as applied to socioecological systems. Use of indicators and indices to track progress towards sustainability goals. Review of local, national, and global sustainability policies to avoid catastrophes and guide sustainable development. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-1) Semesters Offered: On Demand Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

The role of economic analysis in environmental policy, including a detailed review of the major tools that are used at the federal, state, regional, and local levels. Special emphasis on benefit-cost analysis and comparative risk analysis. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate Pre-Requisite(s): SS 5300

Provides students with an introduction to basic sociological concepts as they apply human relationships to the environment. Topics include social values, organizations, norms, ideologies, and political systems. Themes will include the relationship of expertise to lay knowledge, public participation, and urban-rural relationships. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

The course examines how the current relationship between humans and the natural world has come to be so as to better understand the challenges associated with constructing a global system of trade that is efficient, environmentally sustainable, and socially just. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Fall

This objective of this course is to explore the fundamentals of research design and analysis, particularly as these are applied to identifying, initiating, carrying out, and completing a thesis or dissertation research in environmental and energy policy. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

This course will examine current issues in energy policy, both domestically and internationally. Emphasis will be placed on policy instruments and treaties to develop renewable and sustainable energy sources and energy efficiency technologies, in the context of international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and growing scarcity of fossil fuels.

Seminar based class covers current topics in water resources. Objectives: build towards a common literacy on water resources issues; identify areas of common interest among students and faculty in water resources topics. Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 2 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Spring