ERS 681Sustainability Applications

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

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

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

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
SEM 001	5338	0 / 10	Th 08:30–11:20

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In 27 terms, Fall 2011 to Winter 2024