Spring 2027
NRES 109 – Water in Society
3 credit hours
When: Spring 2027
Where: Online
Cross-listing: AECN/ENVR/GEOG 109
Course Description
Come and learn how human and natural systems are influenced by the presence of water!
- What makes water a resource? How do humans use water?
- You will explore scientific and non-scientific dimensions of multiple local, regional, and global water issues, including scientific, ethical, civic, and engineering considerations
- This class is online, and its weekly instructional structure allows a flexible allocation of study hours during weekdays
Prerequisites
None
Instructor
NRES 321 – Arboriculture
4 credit hours
When: Spring 2027 | Lecture: MWF 10:00 - 10:50 am | Lab: M 2:00 - 4:50 pm
Course Description
The science and application of individual tree care
Understand:
- Tree growth, development, and management
- Develop skills necessary for planting, pruning and assessment
Chainsaws, tree climbing, pruning, planting, and shenanigans included
Prerequisites
Junior standing or approval
Instructor
NRES 330 - Environmental Health
3 credit hour
Satisfies ACE 8
When: Spring Semester
Time: M,W 12:00-1:15 pm
Where: 112 Teachers College Hall (TEAC)
Course Description
This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how environmental exposures to physical, chemical and biological hazards influence human health. We aim to instill a permanent awareness of environmental influences on health. This course will engage students interested in public health to environmental health and students of the natural environment to the public health aspects of environmental issues.
Using a One-Health approach, the course will offer students basic knowledge in the core concepts of toxicology, exposure and risk, vulnerable populations and the interrelationship between human health and ecosystem health.
Cross-listed NUTR 330
Instructor
NRES 478/878 – Regional Climatology
3 credit hour
When: Spring Semester
Where: 228 South Hardin Hall
Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00-11:50 am
Course Description
Explore the characteristics of climates around the world and their unique influences on society and ecosystems
- Extreme event and natural disaster impacts
- Environmental and economic sector effects
- Cultural roles and perspectives
Required for the Climate Science Option and elective for the Applied Climate Science minor and the Environmental Science major
Prerequisite:
NRES/METR 370 or instructor approval
Instructor
NRES 479/879 - Hydroclimatology
3 credit hour
When: Spring Semester
Time: Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:45 pm
Prerequisite: NRES 208 or METR 100 or METR/NRES 370 or AGEN/BSEN 350 (with permission)
Course Description
Join us to understand where and when hydrometeorological and climate extremes occurred, why they occurred, and how they affect our food, energy, water, ecosystem services, and public health.
- Understand the spatial and temporal interdependence between climate and food, energy, water, ecosystem services and public health (FEWES)
- Familiarize with the conceptualization of FEWES within our earth system
- Learn how to use, analyze, and introduce climate data in scientific and engineering enterprises
- Learn how extreme weather and climate influences the current paradigm of infrastructure management
- Create conceptual frameworks for climate-resilient infrastructure, and climate adaptation and mitigation
- Become familiar with the efforts to create climate resilience, adaptation, and mitigation around the world.