ENVS3323 · Environmental Studies
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course will survey topics in the broad, interdisciplinary, and rapidly developing field of conservation science. Among other topics, the course will explore wildlife reintroductions, community-based conservation, parks and protected areas, ecological monitoring, conservation mapping and prioritization, and Indigenous stewardship. The class will consider holistic conservation challenges and approaches in a variety of systems, including coastal areas, tropical rainforests, rangelands, and the high seas. Students will explore content by reading scientific articles, engaging in interactive lectures, and applying concepts in group activities and discussions.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.1 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.0 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.3 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.6 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3
hours per week
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
Instructor options
Ratings below reflect only recovered evaluations connected to this course.
Across time
Section-level results available in the recovered archive.
Spring 2025
1 section