Through this course, students develop an awareness of the many academic disciplines associated with the study of natural resources and environmental issues. Working in groups under the guidance of faculty, students learn to identify and develop solutions to current environmental problems. This small group work also builds a sense of community in the students participating in the course. These courses are taught by SNRE faculty and have an average enrollment of 20 students. During the first and second years, SNRE students complete preparatory and elective course work in the liberal arts and sciences and beginning courses in natural resources and environment.
All undergraduate students complete eight additional required core courses in the environment.
The core courses emphasize areas of breadth and depth in the field, and are intended to produce a well-rounded student in both ecological and social sciences. Minors Students in SNRE may further specialize by taking minors in environmental fields or in other disciplines. Minors to be offered in SNRE may include Aquatic Ecosystems, Terrestrial Ecosystems, Quantitative Methods, Conservation Biology, Ecosystem Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Environmental Education, and Landscape Design and Planning. Additional minors are offered in all schools and colleges within the University of Michigan. Here at SNRE we use the term interdisciplinary a lot.