Summary
Environmental Studies is interdisciplinary, embracing several unifying themes, including The Living World, Global Change and Sustainability. Our focus will be on assessing and promoting the Natural Capital of local ecosystems (deciduous forests, prairies and lakes). We will explore different social science approaches to interpreting the relationship between the environment and society at various scales, from the local to the global. This course will trace the social origins of environmental concerns, their social impacts and the different responses they engender. Students will have an opportunity to interact with UW researchers, educators and campus leaders. In the end, students will grasp the values of the natural world and the tools for protecting it.
Student profile
All ALP students should bring a laptop or tablet to use during the course and evening study sessions.
Important dates
Application deadlines
Application opens: Nov. 28, 2023
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Tuition deadlines
The first half of tuition is due by May 15, 2024. The second half of tuition is due by June 1, 2024.
Upcoming dates
Environmental Studies
Course #: 5025-C-PREC-5025-25-PREC
For registration assistance: 608-890-3260
precollege.wisc.edu/5025-C-PREC
Schedule
June 30–July 20, 2024
Register through: May 01, 2024
All times shown in central time.
Program
Cancellation Policy
Badger Precollege reserves the right to cancel classes when necessary, including those for which enrollment numbers are not sufficient, or those for which a highly qualified instructor is unavailable. In the case of course cancellations, we will be happy to help you choose an alternative course. If no acceptable alternative is available, we will refund any tuition paid, minus any non-refundable application fees or deposits.