ERS 681Sustainability Applications

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Environment
Subject: Environment, Resources and Sustainability

ERS 681 as listed in the Spring 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.

The course examines how societies can respond in practical ways to complexity, change and uncertainty, Social and ecological theory is blended with examples of applications and strategies (local/global) to support management and governance in social-ecological systems. Emphasis is placed on how individuals and societies can transcend disciplinary thinking to build our capacity to foster sustainability.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
  - ERS680 - Sustainability Foundations (0.50)
- Enrolled in MES in Social & Ecological Sustainability, MES in Social & Ecological Sustainability-Internship, or MES in Social & Ecological Sustainability-Water

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

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In 27 terms, Fall 2011 to Winter 2024