ES 201 - Environmental Research Methods

Research methods applied to study of environmental problems. Methods and skills to be developed may include qualitative research, policy analysis, rapid assessment of development, ecosystem services valuation, cost-benefit analysis, approaches to conflict resolution and negotiation, scientific analyses of water, soil and biodiversity, investigative journalism, as well as more general skills of map work, field note-taking, data analysis, technical report writing and oral presentation. Pathways to learning about environment and career choices will be discussed.

Prerequisites: Environmental Studies majors and minors only, ES 101, and sophomore or higher class standing.

Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes