Examination of global resources and sustainability via scenario evaluation, modelling, and prescription. Students must have already completed their International/Cultural Experience. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-9] Prerequisite: CONS 330 and one of NRES 231, FRST 231, BIOL 300 and one of NRES 241, CONS 340, NRES 340, GEOS 270. and fourth-year standing in the Global Perspectives Specialization of the Conservation Major. Corequisite: One of NRES 341, FRST 443, NRES 443.

In special cases and with the approval of the instructor concerned, a student may carry out directed studies of specific problems in natural resources conservation.
The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration

Energy as a global policy problem; current energy challenges; energy systems and energy analysis; the politics and policy of energy alternatives. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third- or fouth-year standing; 100-level MATH course.

Fundamental concepts in conservation science. Different philosophies, perspectives, and disciplines used in setting priorities for managing biodiversity at all scales. [3-2-0] Prerequisite: One of BIOL 121, GEOS 102, GEOS 103. Second-year standing required.

Impact of climate change on ecological systems. Builds framework for understanding past and future changes following fundamental organizing units of ecology - individuals, populations, species, communities, and ecosystems. Prerequisite: One of BIOL 121, GEOS 207.