Environment & Sustainability (ENVS)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.
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Classes
ENVS 1101
Course Description
This course examines two fundamental questions about biological, chemical and physical processes that influence the biosphere. First, how do humans obtain knowledge about these environmental processes? ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: NTRES 1101
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Kraft, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Course enrollment is limited to CALS and Arts & Sciences students planning to complete or interested in the Environment & Sustainability major. If you are interested in this course but unable to enroll, please complete the E&S course request form: https://tinyurl.com/escourserequest.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Kraft, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Kraft, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Kraft, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Kraft, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Kraft, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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ENVS 2000
Course Description
This colloquium presents students with diverse approaches at the art-science interface used to interest, educate and motivate people to consider, address and solve environmental and sustainability challenges. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CLASS 2000
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Lehmann, J
Platt, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Preference is given to CALS and Arts & Sciences students planning to complete the Environment & Sustainability major. If you are interested in this course but unable to enroll, please complete the E&S course request form: https://tinyurl.com/escourserequest.
ENVS 2100
Course Description
In this course, students are introduced to field identification, natural history, and study of plants, animals, and natural systems. This course emphasizes hands-on interaction with nature, recording of ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: NTRES 2100
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Goebel, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Goebel, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
ENVS 2400
Course Description
Students will learn and practice a variety of methodologies used for studying wild birds including banding, census methods (point counts, transects, spot mapping), and behavioral observations. In a 50-minute ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one field studies. Combined with: NTRES 2400
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bonter, D
Kaiser, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
ENVS 3020
Course Description
Taught by an artist and scientist, in this experiential, place-based field course, students will engage in a range of interdisciplinary practices to understand and interpret ecological systems and land ... view course details
Seven Week - First. Choose one lecture, one laboratory, and one field studies. Combined with: NTRES 3020
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022
Instructors
Davidson, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Course fee: $50 to cover food for weekend trips. Details will be discussed during the first class.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022
Instructors
Davidson, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- FSSu TBA
- Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022
Instructors
Davidson, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Preference is given to CALS and Arts & Sciences students planning to complete the Environment & Sustainability major. If you are interested in this course but unable to enroll, please complete the E&S course request form: https://tinyurl.com/escourserequest.
ENVS 4443
Course Description
This Engaged Cornell course will introduce students to climate change science and policy, with a focus on how science factors into the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EAS 4443, EAS 5443, GDEV 4443, GDEV 5443
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Chatrchyan, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment is by application, due on May 14, 2021. Apply here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6nI5KjBBRe3LUKF
Department Consent Required (Add)
ENVS 4500
Course Description
Interested in working toward solutions to the climate crisis? In this course, you will choose and implement a climate action from Project Drawdown's (www.drawdown.org) list of 82 climate solutions. You ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: NTRES 4500, NTRES 6500
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
ENVS 4600
Course Description
An interactive course designed to provide students with experience applying some of the most important techniques that are used to develop plans to protect and sustain valuable environmental resources, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: NTRES 4600, NTRES 6350
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
ENVS 4960
Course Description
In this course, students participate in an experiential learning opportunity relevant to the student's focus of study or career goals in environment and sustainability. An E&S faculty member must serve ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all colleges enroll in ENVS 4960 through the CALS Special Studies online form (https://dust.cals.cornell.edu/SpecStudiesAfterAdd.aspx) by the fifth week of the semester. Late applications will not be accepted. A Cornell supervisor is required for your internship.
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ENVS 4970
Course Description
Individual studies are arranged under the supervision of one or several E&S faculty members. They provide opportunity to design a course that fills the need of an individual student and addresses pertinent ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Lauber, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Adler, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
ENVS 4980
Course Description
Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in courses in the Environment & Sustainability curriculum. This experience ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisite: previous enrollment in the course to be taught or permission of instructor. Students from ALL Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not enroll in Section 601 through Student Center.
Arts & Sciences students: this course will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into cumulative GPA (if taken for a letter grade) but does not count towards your 12 credits to be in good academic standing. You may petition (one time only) to your advising dean to carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with Distinction.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Goebel, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisite: previous enrollment in the course to be taught or permission of instructor. Students from ALL Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not enroll in Section 601 through Student Center.
Arts & Sciences students: this course will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into cumulative GPA (if taken for a letter grade) but does not count towards your 12 credits to be in good academic standing. You may petition (one time only) to your advising dean to carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with Distinction.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Chatrchyan, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisite: previous enrollment in the course to be taught or permission of instructor. Students from ALL Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not enroll in Section 601 through Student Center.
Arts & Sciences students: this course will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into cumulative GPA (if taken for a letter grade) but does not count towards your 12 credits to be in good academic standing. You may petition (one time only) to your advising dean to carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with Distinction.
Department Consent Required (Add)
ENVS 4990
Course Description
Undergraduate research projects in environment and sustainability; contingent on student working with a faculty member to supervise their research. view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from ALL COLLEGES interested in ENVS 4990 must submit a CALS Special Sudies Form (Available online: https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cals-dyson-special-studies-includes-4970-and-4990).You will be put in appropriate section after submitting the form online.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Chatrchyan, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from ALL COLLEGES interested in ENVS 4990 must submit a CALS Special Sudies Form (Available online:https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Goebel, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from ALL COLLEGES interested in ENVS 4990 must submit a CALS Special Sudies Form (Available online:https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)