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Summer 2023

Energy Use, Climate & the Environment - ENST 3503/995

University of Oklahoma Biological Station - Summer 2023 Courses

University of Oklahoma. The University of Oklahoma Biological Station. “My experience at UOBS is definitely the best college experience I have had.” “Loved being here every second!” Summer Courses 2023 Biological Station. Course & Scholarship Application (ou.edu/uobs) ! Apply Now and Reserve Your Spot in a Course ! Session I: May 15-26 Arthropod Vector Surveillance & Management Heather Ketchum Management of vectors that negatively impact human and animal health Field Herpetology Jessa Watters Study of reptile and amphibian biology, ecology, sampling, management, and Conservation Stream Ecology Caryn Vaughn Field study of aquatic insect ecology in streams and lakes of Oklahoma Field Mammalogy Anthony Stancampiano Mammalian ecology, biodiversity, and conservation in their natural environments Session II: May 30 - June 9 Field Studies in Biological Conservation Priscilla Crawford Introduction to conservation biology though field-based activities across diverse eco-regions Research in Ecology Gary Wellborn Hands-on ecological study through student-led research in natural habitats University of Oklahoma Biological Station is located on the shores of Lake Texoma in southern Oklahoma ou.edu/uobs

Fall 2023

Consumption & the Environment - ENST 1013/001

How does the way you shop impact the environment? How does •what you eat •what you wear •how you get around •even your housing affect the water you drink, the air you breathe, and the rest of life on Earth? To find out, take ENST 1013/001 Consumption & the Environment Meets Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00 – 4:15 Taught by Dr. Rebecca Sherry. Description: An introduction to the interdisciplinary aspects of human consumption and the environment. Aspects of the production and consumption of food, energy, transportation, and housing are considered for their contributions to global climate change, air and water pollution, and habitat alteration, as well as other relevant topics regarding the environment. Students will learn how complex interactions between natural processes and human activities shape aspects of the global, regional, and local environment. Fall 2023 CRN: 37061. Fall 2023.

Ecosystem Impacts of Climate Change - ENST 2203/001

How will Earth’s living beings cope with a changing climate? What do you need to know to: •describe and explain climate change? •understand its impact on living systems? •learn about conserving species under threat? •grasp the science behind the headlines? To find out, take ENST 2203/001 Ecosystem Impacts of Climate Change Gen Ed Core Area II, Natural Science either Physical or Biological, Non-lab Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00-4:15 Taught by Dr. Rebecca Sherry. Description: This class will show you how to take an interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues, by focusing on the impact of climate change on living systems. Higher temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels and increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide and other changes in Earth’s climate system have direct effects on living creatures, but those direct effects also spawn many indirect changes in ecological systems. This course will cover the basics of why climate is changing, effects on plant and animal physiology and behavior, and impacts on the ecosystems they live in. Along the way, we’ll learn principles of climate science and of ecological theory. Fall 2023 CRN: 38455. Fall 2023

Law & the Environment - ENST 3213/995

How does environmental law protect us? •What sparked the modern environmental law movement?•What historic legislation shaped environmental policy today?•What types of legislation do we still need? To find out, take ENST 3213/995. Law & the Environment Online Taught by Dr. Emily Remmel. Description: Complex interactions between humans and the environment have caused, in many cases, adverse impacts to both human and ecological health. Concerns over air pollution, water pollution, and land degradation ignited a spark of environmental jurisprudence in the mid-20th Century. This class will navigate through the intersection of law and the environment by exploring groundbreaking legislation, historic case law, and expert writings that helped preserve the health of our communities and protect our natural wonders. This class, crafted specifically for undergraduates, will help students gain an appreciation of the movement that breathed life into modern environmental law as well as the important legal challenges ahead. Fall 2023 CRN: 44561

Food, Agriculture & Environment - ENST 3303/995

How does the way we produce our food impact the environment? How does modern agriculture affect... air, soil and water quality? biodiversity? energy production at local, regional and global scales? To find out, take ENST 3303/995. Food, Agriculture & Environment. Online. Taught by Dr. Rebecca Sherry. Description: Food production, at both large and small scales, has impacts on the environment. From soil erosion to water and air pollution, to intensive use of fossil fuels, to declines in biodiversity, these impacts affect many aspects of our environment. Since most of us buy our food pre-packaged at the supermarket, we do not see these impacts, nor typically are these impacts reflected in the prices we pay. This class will examine the impact of our food production systems on all aspects of the environment, including air, soil, water, and diversity, as well as its demands and impacts on energy production at local, regional, and global scales. Fall 2023 CRN: 36271

Issues in Ecological Restoration - ENST 3723/995

What is ecological restoration? •How can humans play a part in restoring natural ecosystems?•What challenges do we face?•Who are the stakeholders in an ecological restoration project? To find out, take ENST 3723/995 Issues in Ecological Restoration Online Taught by Dr. Rebecca Sherry. Fall 2023. In this course you will examine social and philosophical issues surrounding restoration of natural habits and ecosystems. You will consider questions like: Is it even possible to restore natural ecosystems? What functions of ecosystems should we restore and how can we do that? Is it possible to manipulate natural succession to help promote restoration? How can we prepare for invasive species and climate change in restoration projects? How can advocates for restoration increase support from landowners, locals, and other stakeholders? Fall 2023 CRN: 43809

Environmental Studies Seminar - ENST 4883/001

What's needed to solve the really hard environmental problems - like pollinator decline? •Why are pollinators declining?•How can we conserve them?•How do we address environmental problems with an interdisciplinary approach? To find out, take ENST 4883/001 Environmental Studies Seminar Meets Tuesdays, 3:00 - 5:40 Taught by Dr. Priscilla Crawford. FALL 2023. Description: One of the most complex environmental issues we face has to do with conserving pollinators - the birds, insects, and other creatures that are essential to food production as well as the health of plants across the globe. . Finding solutions to pollinator decline requires a sound scientific understanding. But conservation isn't just science: it involves an interplay of policy, environmental attitudes, activism, economy, education, and history. In addition to the science, workable solutions must draw on an understanding of the economic, legal, and even cultural factors that contribute to the problem, and can affect the chances of solving it. In other words, thinking about pollinator conservation calls for an interdisciplinary approach. This seminar will use this issue to help you understand what’s involved in approaching an environmental question in an interdisciplinary way. We will bring together work from biology, social science, economics, law, and ethics, in order to explore the various forces that affect pollinators and impact how conservation happens.