ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Studies (5 hours)
This course introduces the study of interactions between humans and their environments. Such interactions are important because human impacts on an environment can be large and render a society unsustainable.  They are also complex, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to their study and management. Accordingly, this course will cover and relate material from multiple disciplines (e.g., biology, economics, politics) at scales ranging from local to global using exercises, documentaries, discussions of readings, lectures, and field trips. Usually offered every fall. A non-refundable laboratory fee is billed to every student who is registered for this course at the end of the drop/add period.

ENV 200 Independent Study in Environmental Studies (1-5 hours)
This course provides the opportunity for an intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of the instructor. The student and instructor will collaborate to develop the content of the course, which must be approved as outlined by the Independent Study Policy. (Sec. 6.15.)

ENV 230 Does Nature Really Matter? (4 hours)
Questions and issues at the heart of Environmental Philosophy span across the multiple fields that make up Philosophy: metaphysical questions about the basic stuff and structure of nature and our identity and place in the natural world; ethical questions about the value of nature, the norms governing our treatment of living things and systems, the role that nature plays in the good life, and how we should respond to environmental changes and challenges; and, finally, epistemological questions about how we come to know and understand nature and the ways in which different epistemologies reveal different aspects of the natural world. This course is designed to introduce students to the central questions and issues tackled by environmental philosophy and to equip students with the conceptual tools necessary for the evaluation of contemporary environmental challenges. The course focuses on trying to understand what nature is, our place in the natural world, our duties, obligations to nature and how we ought to act in and with the natural environment

ENV 290 Special Topics in Environmental Studies (1-5 hours)
Courses of selected topics will be offered periodically as determined by the needs of the curriculum. Prerequisites can vary based on the topic selected. See individual course listings for each semester for the specific topic and any prerequisites.

ENV 320 Urban Ecology (5 hours)
The science of Urban Ecology is more than the study of ecology in urban landscapes. It is the integration of natural and social sciences for greater understanding of the emergent phenomena that we call cities. This course describes the state of urban ecological knowledge and best practices for promoting and implementing sustainable development using lectures, readings, discussions, guest speakers, research, and labs. Includes lecture and laboratory. Some labs involve travel to many sites around Atlanta. Usually offered biennially in fall of odd years. Cross-listed as BIO 320. Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing. A non-refundable laboratory fee is billed to every student who is registered for this course at the end of the drop/add period.

ENV 400 Advanced Independent Study in Environmental Studies (1-5 hours)
This course provides the opportunity for an advanced, intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of the instructor. These offerings are generally suited for junior or senior students. The student and instructor will collaborate to develop the content of the course, which must be approved as outlined by the Independent Study Policy. (Sec. 6.15.)

ENV 401 Seminar in Environmental Studies (1 hour)
This seminar meets once a week to discuss classic and contemporary literature that explores the interactions between humans and their environments. Participants will be required to critically evaluate, integrate, and build upon this literature with peers and to effectively express their perspectives with speech and in writing. Usually offered biennially in spring of even years. Prerequisites: a declared and approved minor in Environmental Studies; a grade of C- or better in ENV 101 or BIO/ENV 320; and at least junior standing.

ENV 490 Advanced Special Topics in Environmental Studies (1-5 hours)
Advanced courses of selected topics will be offered periodically as determined by the needs of the curriculum. These offerings are generally suited for junior or senior students. Prerequisites can vary based on the topic selected. See individual course listings for each semester for the specific topic and any prerequisites.

ENV 495 Internship in Environmental Studies (1-12 hours)
An internship designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to have an application (which satisfies all internship requirements developed by the academic program that oversees the internship) and to obtain a faculty supervisor in the relevant field of study. All internships are graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites are determined by the academic program overseeing the internship course.