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Environmental Studies Program (ENST)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/enviro/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in CAS116; phone (213) 740-7770.
Gateway to the majors and minors in environmental studies. Provides students with an overview of how government agencies and societal institutions address (or fail to address) the interrelated social and scientific aspects of environmental problems and policies.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33000R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | MWF | 39 of 40 | Scott Applebaum | WPH102 | PDF (146080 KB) |   |
| 33001R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 39 of 40 | Jill Sohm | WPH207 | PDF (220962 KB) | |
| 33002R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 40 | David Ginsburg | WPH102 | PDF (151816 KB) | |
| 33003D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 40 of 41 | Audra Bardsley | VKC100 | PDF (327324 KB) | |
Exploration of the major social, political, economic, religious, and philosophical disagreements that exist between scholars, leaders, and citizens concerning today's most serious environmental issues and problems. Not available for credit to environmental studies majors and minors.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33005R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 68 of 75 | Douglas Becker | SOSB2 |  | |
| 33006R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 73 of 75 | Douglas Becker | SOSB46 | | |
| 33007R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Monday | 24 of 25 | Cooper Harris | VKC258 | | |
| 33008R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 25 of 25 | Cooper Harris | VKC258 | | |
| 33009R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 22 of 25 | Kirstin Washington | THH213 | | |
| 33010R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Hongrui Qiu | VKC258 | | |
| 33011R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Hongrui Qiu | VKC258 | | |
| 33012R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 21 of 25 | Kirstin Washington | THH213 | |
Overview of issues related to water and soil sustainability including science, policy and business aspects. Recommended Preparation ENST-100.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33018R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 18 of 40 | Jill Sohm, David Ginsburg | THH118 | PDF (253580 KB) | |
| 33019R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 30 of 40 | Audra Bardsley | WPH102 | PDF (1371125 MB) | |
Examines the politics of managing the global environment. The nature of ecosystems, commons problems, population and resource utilization problems along with biodiversity and global governance are emphasized.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the IR department but may qualify for major credit in ENST. To register, enroll in IR 323.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37813R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 48 of 48 | Shannon Gibson | THH208 | Word (31606 KB) | |
Crosslist ENST 396: Directed Governmental and Political Leadership Internship (2.0-8.0 units, max 8)
Intensive experience in governmental and political offices. Minimum time requirement; evaluation by office and intern report required.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the POSC department but may qualify for major credit in ENST. To register, enroll in POSC 395.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52086D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 37 of 70 | Arthur Auerbach | VKC263 | | |
| 52088D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 30 | Arthur Auerbach | VKC263 | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33045D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 10 | Karla Heidelberg | OFFICE | |
Provides opportunities for professional development in environmental policy and science and prepares students for career or graduate school in environmental-related fields. Students are placed in internships and guided before and during the internship period. Student gain practical experience and learn how government and nongovernmental organizations pursue and implement environmental policy and science work.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Environmental Science and Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Studies
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33049D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 13 of 15 | Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias | VKC205 | | |
| 33050D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 3 of 15 | Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias | VKC205 | |
Students form multidisciplinary teams and are asked to study and resolve a major environmental problem facing a particular region or target population.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33051D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-5:50pm | Friday | 19 of 20 | Victoria Petryshyn | |
Students will develop advanced skills to address complex environmental issues that society faces today. Different approaches for studying environmental processes and resources will be examined.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33058D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | David Ginsburg | OFFICE | |
Science and policy issues used to characterize and manage California coastal resources. Key issues include: coastal pollution, public health, ecosystem management, and marine reserves. Recommended preparation: ENST-500.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33075D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | Thursday | 13 of 13 | Jill Sohm | OFFICE | PDF (307378 KB) | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33079D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 10 | Monalisa Chatterjee | OFFICE | |