ENS

Selected Topics courses with permission of the department

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ENS

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4

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4

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cr

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

In this solutions-based course, students will explore the chemical, biological and ecological foundations of key local, regional and global environmental issues of the 21st Century and how scientists, land managers, policy makers and the general public can tackle these together. This lab- and field-based course will use the Warren Wilson College Center for Working Lands as a resource for our understanding of issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and food and water access, along with potential community-based, sustainable and equitable solutions to these complex problems. This course is intended for students planning on majoring in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or Sustainable Agriculture and Food Studies. GE: Natural Science

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ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

21st-century environmental work is personal and political; scientific and poetic; local, regional and global! And maybe most of all: terrifying and hopeful. With a multi-disciplinary team of environmental faculty and staff for teachers, and our southern Appalachian ecoregion for classroom, students deepen their understanding of today’s intersectional environmental problems and solutions, and begin to discern their path through Warren Wilson’s rich environmental programs. Collaborative community service provides a hands-on complement to instruction.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

II. Social Context Course Requirements: (12 credits) General Major, no concentration, choose three of the following:

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Topics courses are 2- or 4-credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 8 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Topics courses are 2- or 4-credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Topics courses are 4 credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Topics courses are 4 credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Topics courses are 4 credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Subject

ENS

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

This course focuses on the biology, husbandry, and human uses of domestic animals and is of special interest to pre-veterinary students and to those interested in small-scale animal agriculture. Topics include domestication, reproduction, basic genetics, artificial selection and breeding, animal health and disease, husbandry (management) of major domesticated animal species, and animal welfare. Laboratory exercises and field trips are incorporated into the schedule.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

BIO 1160 General Biology or ENS 1170 Introduction to Environmental Science.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

This course provides a broad understanding of the global energy system, addressing the fundamentals of energy, types of energy and its uses, energy production, conversion, and consumption. Students investigate conventional and alternative energy sources and their role in current and future energy mixes, as well as domestic and international energy-related policy. Students also study and discuss the challenges of transitioning to a just and sustainable energy system, at the local and global scales.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

This course explores the foundations and future of environmental education using service-learning and community engagement with a diversity of audiences, from children to senior citizens. Students gain hands-on experience teaching and learning with local community groups on issues such as nature awareness, food systems, and health and wellness. The course focuses on three aspects of environmental education: education, communication, and community organizing.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Topics in this course focus on the geologic context of North America through the study of representative national parks. Field trips visit several local parks.

Subject

ENS

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

This course covers the geologic conditions that impact development in the area. Topics include landslides, water resources, groundwater pollution, and rural/urban development.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

This course introduces students to the quantitative methods used to assess current forest conditions and develop professional forest inventories. Main topics include sampling designs for economic and ecological assessments; stand mapping; forest inventory protocols; and data analysis, interpretation, and presentation. A field component focuses on the use of standard forestry equipment including both analog and digital hypsometers and dendrometers. All data analysis and interpretation is conducted using Microsoft Excel.

Subject

ENS

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

BIO 2330 / ENS 2330 Forest Biology.

Agriculture is a central human endeavor connected to everything we care about on the planet: human and ecosystem health, food, water, nature, markets and trade, culture, art, power, energy, communities, climate change, and social justice. This course introduces students to principles and practices of sustainable agriculture through reading, writing, discussion, field exercises, and a final project. Students develop an intellectual foundation for the study of agriculture as well as some hands-on farming skills at the College Farm and Garden.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1170 Introduction to Environmental Science.

Elective Requirements (28 credits) 1. Select one of the following:

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

This course explores the complex relationships between people and plants, forged over a long coevolutionary history on planet Earth. Students get to know some of the key agricultural, culinary,

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

In this multidisciplinary applied course, students work with each other, with Environmental Studies capstone students, and with community partners to advance environmental protection, stewardship and restoration efforts in the Swannanoa River Watershed. Class projects are scoped with Warren Wilson's commitment to equity, justice and sustainability in mind; we support ongoing community efforts, and intentionally integrate environmental and social justice objectives. Instruction in science, policy, research, writing, and other skills is organized through local case studies, and tailored to support class projects. Students are assessed on quality of participation in project work, several research and writing assignments, and final project presentation and report.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

Sophomore standing and ENS 1200 Everybody’s Environment! People, Place, and Planet.

How do we align our end-of-life choices with our values for a healthy environment for all? In a world faced with the climate crisis, this course explores the intersection of death, dying, and climate justice--through readings, interviews, field experiences, and community engagement. Students will discover more sustainable practices such as community-supported end-of-life care, death doulas, conservation burial grounds, green burial, aquamation, home funerals, human composting, body farms, and more. The course also examines strategies for connecting a meaningful life with planning for its inevitable end through matters of life, death, and earth.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1200 Everybody’s Environment! People, Place, and Planet.

III. Science Skill Building: 8 credits selected from these options:

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

This course explores the science of entomology by focusing on the the basic principles of systematics, morphology, physiology, development, behavior, and ecology. Students will gain basic skills that enable them to collect insects in the field, start and maintain insect collections, and perform population studies that monitor abundance and diversity of terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates. Cross-listed with BIO 2913 General Entomology.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

BIO 1160 General Biology.

Alias

BIO 2913

Topics courses are 2- or 4-credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 8 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1200 Everybody’s Environment! People, Place, and Planet.

Topics courses are 2- or 4-credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1200 Everybody’s Environment! People, Place, and Planet.

Topics courses are 4 credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1170 Introduction to Environmental Science.

Topics courses are 4 credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1170 Introduction to Environmental Science.

Topics courses are 4 credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1200 Everybody’s Environment! People, Place, and Planet.

The Center for Working Land’s Cultivate Fellowship provides students with opportunities to weave their passions for climate, conservation, food justice, and the environment into all aspects of their Warren Wilson College experience, creating leaders who can make a real difference in the world. Being a Cultivate Fellow allows students to begin making a difference while they are in college, rather than waiting until after they graduate. Through the Center for Working Lands, Cultivate Fellows embark on a path of experiential learning that is meaningful to them and can be integrated across their college career regardless of major, community engagement, work, or research interests. The College’s working landscape, which includes a working farm, managed forest, market garden, compost/reuse facility, and integrated greenspaces, offers opportunities that are unique to Warren Wilson College and support our mission of creating curious, effective, and professional leaders. By becoming a Cultivate Fellow, students can begin making a difference now and in the future. May be repeated up to a maximum of 8 credits. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of 8 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

Permission of instructor.

This course presents the principles by which aquatic systems are organized and emphasizes the manner in which representative aquatic ecosystems function. Ecological theory relating to energy flow and matter cycling is a major topic as is studies of the adaptations for life in different types of aquatic systems. The second half of the course focuses on water pollution sources, effects, detection, and control. One major weekend field trip with a fee of $20 is required. Includes a regular lab period. Course Fee. Cross-listed with BIO 3020 Aquatic Ecology and Water Pollution.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

BIO 1160 General Biology and CHM 1160 General Chemistry I with Lab.

Alias

BIO 3020

This is a Study Away course that will focus on a special topic within the discipline, and will include two to three weeks of travel to a domestic or international destination at the culmination of the semester. The topic will be approached through an intercultural lens, and will achieve the following learning outcomes: 1. Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and respect diverse cultural and historical traditions. 2. Students will engage with voices, writings, scholarship, and perspectives from other cultures. For details on the course topic and destination, see the course schedule. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

This course is a study of hydrologic conditions and principles relevant to environmental science. There is a strong field focus. Includes a regular lab period. Lab.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1170 Introduction to Environmental Science or CHM 1160 General Chemistry I with

The purpose of this course is to develop and implement programming for community-based

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Can law actually protect the environment? It can, it has, and in this course we find out how. After a brief review of the historical and cultural context of environmental law, we tackle its constitutional underpinnings and modern forms to understand the current workings and future potential of law to protect the environment. Course materials include case studies, court opinions, statutes, scholarly and popular articles. Course activities include guest lectures from environmental law professionals, and one or two field trips. Governance: Cases and Theories.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

PSC 1510 Introduction to American Government or ENS 3510 Environmental

This course introduces soil as a natural body of critical importance to sustainable natural resource use. Students explore factors influencing soil development and investigate the impact of soil physical, chemical, and biological properties on ecosystem health and human well-being. Students gain experience in the identification of common soil characteristics in the field, practice the use of soil survey information in natural resource management and perform standard soil laboratory analyses. Specific soil management topics such as managing soils for agriculture, forestry, or urban uses are used as examples of general concepts but are not a main focus of this course. Includes a regular lab period. Science.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

CHM 1160 General Chemistry I with Lab or ENS 1170 Introduction to Environmental

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

b. General Major Select 12 credits from the following; A minimum of 8 credit hours must 4000 level

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

This course focuses on the patterns and processes that make forested ecosystems unique biological communities. Topics for examination include forest structure, composition and dynamics, and biotic/abiotic interactions at the species, stand, and landscape levels. The emphasis is on temperate forest systems of North America, especially those of the Southern Appalachians. Students spend considerable time in the field both during class periods and on their own learning woody plant identification and understanding the ecological context in which different species grow. This course serves as the foundation for the Ecological Forestry Concentration in Environmental Science and is a prerequisite for ENS 4340 Silviculture and ENS 4350 Introduction to Forest Management. Includes a regular lab period. Cross-listed with BIO 3351 Forest Biology.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

BIO 1160 General Biology or ENS 1170 Introduction to Environmental Science.

Alias

BIO 3351

This course provides an introduction to agroecology, which we define broadly as a framework for the design and transformation of agri-food systems. We will explore agroecology as a science, movement, and practice through lecture and experiential field learning. This course includes a semester-long agricultural experiment based on traditional agricultural practices. Includes a regular lab period.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 2490 Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture.

This course assists Environmental Studies students in developing strategies and skills needed for an effective employment or internship search. Students will develop an understanding of their talents in order to identify how these may be best utilized in their future career. Class topics include: resume and cover letter writing; interview best practices; and job and internship search techniques.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Who determines access to common timber, grasslands, and waters? Do rivers and species have legal "rights" that must be acknowledged? When does the release of wastes and leftovers, a.k.a. "pollution," cross the line from private to public decision? Is democracy compatible with good environmental governance? "Environmental governance" concerns the exercise of collective human authority over natural resources and systems. In this course, students review basic theories of governance then interweave theory, case studies, and relevant law to complete an overview of environmental governance and policy. This is a challenging course, requiring substantial student engagement with critical reading and writing, and discussion of potentially controversial cases. People, Place, and Planet.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1170 Introduction to Environmental Science or ENS 1200 Everybody's Environment!

This course is designed for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Studies (B.A.) students completing their capstone in ENS 4600 Environmental Leadership in Community. Informed by the study of topics such as participatory action research, intersectional environmentalism, and ethical data collection, students practice reciprocity and professionalism with each other, and with community partners, and begin designing capstone projects that will build upon Warren Wilson’s connections to our watershed - and further investigate its food, energy, water, and community systems. May be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credits. Everybody’s Environment! People, Place, and Planet.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

Junior standing, ENS 1170 Introduction to Environmental Science, and ENS 1200

These rotating courses address recent developments and current issues in the field of Environmental Studies. The specific topics reflect the focused interests of the faculty member teaching the course. These courses build on the knowledge students have acquired through prior coursework in the field, and provide greater depth in specific topics relating to environmental studies and sciences. May be repeated up to a maximum of 8 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of 8 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1200 Everybody’s Environment! People, Place, and Planet.

These rotating courses address recent developments and current issues in the field of Environmental Studies. The specific topics reflect the focused interests of the faculty member teaching the course. These courses build on the knowledge students have acquired through prior coursework in the field, and provide greater depth in specific topics relating to environmental studies and sciences. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1200 Everybody’s Environment! People, Place, and Planet.

Topics courses are 4 credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 1170 Introduction to Environmental Science, and either BIO 1160 General Biology or

Topics courses are 4 credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 2490 Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture.

Topics courses are 4 credit, in-depth, thematic courses that may be repeated for credit under a different theme. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit under a different theme.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 2490 Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture.

In this course, students develop a topic and research-based rationale for their capstone project in Environmental Education or Outdoor Leadership. In this first stage of the capstone sequence, students consider their own personal interests and experiences and the alignment of those interests with a research-based rationale for a program they would like to design. Throughout this course, students complete academic and in-person research in a specific topic area and consider how their research results inform their program design in stage 2 (ENS 4200 / ODL 4200 Program Planning and Design). Cross-listed with ODL 4150 Environmental Education/Outdoor Leadership Pre-Capstone.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

Junior or senior standing.

Alias

ODL 4150

This course takes an in-depth view of the role that program planning and development plays in adventure and environmental education programs, camps, and other educational organizations. Students design programs with specific emphasis on developing goals, philosophy, needs assessment, curriculum, budgeting, marketing, and evaluation. This is a technical writing course. Cross-listed with

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

Junior or senior standing.

Students examine the many silvicultural systems used in the United States with emphasis on the eastern U.S. forests. Each system is compared and analyzed with regard to silvics of the most important species, economics, management objectives, and environmental protection. Includes a regular lab period.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

BIO 3351 / ENS 3351 Forest Biology.

This course provides an introduction to forest management policy and decision-making processes. Emphasis is on multiple-use management. Students learn to develop management plans to meet multiple objectives that best use diverse forest resources. A three-hour lab period is included every other week.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

BIO 3351 / ENS 3351 Forest Biology.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

This is a capstone course for students majoring in Environmental Studies or a B.A. in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Studies. In this place-based, project-driven capstone, upper-level students apply their interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to help plan and carry out an environmental protection project in the watershed. Students are assessed on the quality of participation in project work, several research and writing assignments, and final project presentation and report. Everybody’s Environment! People, Place, and Planet.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

Junior standing, ENS 1170 Introduction to Environmental Science, and ENS 1200

These rotating courses address timely and current issues in conservation biology. Different subjects are taught in different terms. Students explore the topic within the field of conservation biology and learn how the principles of conservation biology are applied to the topic and used in conservation on the ground. These courses combine the theoretical knowledge students gain in conservation and wildlife biology and applied work in conservation. May be repeated up to a maximum of 16 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of 16 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

These rotating courses address timely and current issues in conservation biology. Different subjects are taught in different terms. Students explore the topic within the field of conservation biology and learn how the principles of conservation biology are applied to the topic and used in conservation on the ground. These courses combine the theoretical knowledge students gain in conservation and wildlife biology and applied work in conservation. May be repeated up to a maximum of 16 credits.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of 16 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

In this course, students utilize their internship placement experiences to reflect upon their learning and growth as they draw correlations between their internship experiences and their skills, values, academic learning, personal and professional goals, and civic identity. Furthermore, students gain insight into career development competencies and other professional development strategies. This course is a requirement for students interested in receiving academic and/or work credit for an internship within Environmental Studies. of Career Engagement, including a Learning Contract signed by the academic advisor for the internship.

Subject

ENS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.warren-wilson.edu

Prerequisite

ENS 3502 Career Preparation in Environmental Studies and prior approval by the Director