What does Lands, Waters and Species mean?

The natural world is delicately interconnected. Issues that affect land, water, ecological systems or individual species may have a cascading effect across a broad swath of the environment as well as economic and political ramifications. In a world where specialists are the norm, this theme focuses on an integrated world view using multidisciplinary approaches to evaluate, understand and work on solutions to these local and global problems. These problems range from global issues such as climate change and extinction to local issues such as protection of open space and clean water. This theme can contribute to a greater understanding for majors and minors such as Wilderness Management or Studies, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Wildfire Sciences and Restoration, Business, Environmental Studies, Biology, Recreation Management, Physics, Resource Conservation, Law and Environmental Studies, Mountain Studies, Native American Studies, Geography, Geophysics, Ecosystem Management, Energy Technology, Fish and Wildlife Biology, Forestry and Climate Change Studies.

General Education Courses

GLI Fellows should plan to take at least 3 General Education courses that relate to their Theme and Topic. For courses that address the issues of Lands, Waters and Species, please consult the list below.

Elective Courses

If Fellows are unable to find General Education courses that meet their needs, elective courses may also be used. For elective courses that address the issues of Lands, Waters and Species, please consult the list below.