Summer 2025 A Term | 5 Credits | SSc / NSc
100% Online Course, Asynchronous

https://myplan.uw.edu/course/#/courses/ESRM100

For both non-science and for science students from any department.  

Covering the importance of environmental science in society by studying the relationships between people and nature’s resources. Gain awareness of sustainable living and how to make better decisions in favor of the environment.

This course aims to increase the students' awareness of the current situation of our environment and what role they play in maintaining it. At the end of this course, students will understand the actual science behind global issues such as global warming, water shortage, poor air quality, and more. By understanding the relationship between nature’s resources and the role we play in using these resources for our own benefit, we hope that students will learn how to make intelligent and scientific-based choices toward a more sustainable planet.

Contact Instructor Renata Bura for more information.

Summer 2025 B Term | 5 Credits | SSc / NSc
100% Online Course, Asynchronous

https://myplan.uw.edu/course/#/courses/ESRM100

For both non-science and for science students from any department.  

This 100% online class provides a comprehensive overview of environmental science.  By using an "earth systems" approach, you will recognize society and the environment as an interrelated system. By the end of this course, you will have a greater understanding of the relationships between the environmental factors that affect our world. 

Contact Instructor Robert Swan for more information.

Summer 2025 A term | 5 credits | SSc / NSc | 

Section A, SLN 11298:  In-Person

Section B, SLN 11299:  Online (Synchronous* w/ Recorded Lectures)
MTWTh 1:10PM-3:20PM  

https://myplan.uw.edu/course/#/courses/ESRM235

Explore pressing environmental issues and solutions through the lens of economic principles. This course provides an introduction to the concepts, theories, and methods of economic thinking on environmental, natural resource, and sustainability issues.

*Attendance Options: 
Attendance either in-person (Section A, SLN 11298) or online synchronous (Section B, SLN 11299), with lectures being recorded and made available.  Email Professor Rabotyagov for more details on remote options and other schedule considerations. Distance Learning approved - time schedule being updated, but the online section is open for registration now.

Contact Instructor Sergey Rabotyagov for more information.

Summer Quarter 2025 | 5.0 Credits | Full Term | NSc, RSN | 100% Online Course, Asynchronous

https://myplan.uw.edu/course/#/courses/ESRM250

Understand and apply the concepts and theory of geographic information systems (GIS) in natural resource management and environmental sciences.  Practice using GIS software, hardware, and data to analyze and evaluate natural resource conditions and relationships.

Contact Instructor Leo Wahl for more information.

Summer A Term 2025 | NSc / SSc | 5.0 Credits |
T Th 4:40 - 6:50 pm, 100% online course.

Asynchronous Recorded Lectures with Synchronous Quizzes & Exams

https://myplan.uw.edu/course/#/courses/ESRM320

This introduction to business for non-business majors course explores two of the four primary business dimensions:  marketing and management, from a sustainability perspective. Course syllabus available on course website here:
https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1810851

NOTE: No new enrollments will be allowed after the first class meeting.

Contact Instructor Dorothy Paun for more information.

Summer B term 2025 | NSc / SSc | 5.0 Credits |
T Th 4:40 - 6:50 pm, 100% online course.
Asynchronous Recorded Lectures with Synchronous Quizzes & Exams

https://myplan.uw.edu/course/#/courses/ESRM321

This introduction to business for non-business majors course explores two of the four primary business dimensions:  finance and accounting, from a sustainability perspective.  Course syllabus available on course website here:
https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1810856 

NOTE: No new enrollments will be allowed after the first class meeting.

Contact Instructor Dorothy Paun for more information.