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9 courses with the subject ES, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ES 150Introduction and Approaches to Environmental Science4

An introduction for students majoring in environmental science. An overview of environmental science and current issues and approaches to studying environmental problems. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.

Subject
ES
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ES 250Seminal Readings in Environmental Sciences1

Major figures, works, and ideas in environmental science are explored to give students knowledge and understanding of key concepts in modern environmental thought.

Subject
ES
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Environmental Science major with Sophomore Standing or higher. Credits: 1
ES 350Seminar in Energy, Economics, and1

the Environment Impacts of energy production and consumption on environmental and economic sustainability are explored including true costs of tradeoffs of converting to renewable energy sources. with Junior or Senior Standing, or permission of instructor.

Subject
ES
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
www.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Environmental Science major
ES 370Sustainability in a Changing World3

In this course students will explore sustainability in many different contexts. Students will learn to critically evaluate what “sustainable” means and gain skills in how to devise sustainable solutions to some of our most pressing environmental problems.

Subject
ES
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Environmental Science major with Junior or Senior Standing, or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
ES 395Seminar in Energy, Economics, and the Environment1

Major trends and concepts in the development of environmental theory and practice will be explored, with a focus on energy and economy. Students will engage with sustainability leaders in the local community and work towards their own professional growth.

Subject
ES
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Environmental Science major with Junior or Senior Standing, or permission of instructor. Credits: 1
ES 480Independent Study1-3
Subject
ES
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Environmental Science major and permission of instructor. Credits: 1-3, R6
ES 483Internship in Environmental Science1-3

Practical skill acquisition and integration of theory and practice while working with an agency, organization or company, approved by the instructor. Written assignments required. Minimum of 3 hours per week per credit hour. Limited to majors of sophomore standing. S/U grading.

Subject
ES
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Environmental Sciences major with Sophomore Standing and permission of instructor. Credits: 1-3, R6
ES 493Topics in Environmental Science1-3

A current topic in environmental science will be explored.

Subject
ES
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor. Credits: 1-3, R6
ES 495Senior Research Seminar in Environmental Science3

Capstone course for environmental science majors. Students will bring together the principles learned through various coursework in the program and conduct a group research project.

Subject
ES
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu

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