ENVS 3502

Environ Prob Solv II

Lec 01 selected

In this course the campus serves as a living laboratory for identifying, evaluating and assessing indicators of progress toward greater campus sustainability. Working in groups, students apply problem solving models to case studies using qualitative and quantitative research methods and make recommendations for improvements on campus based on their analyses.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Caroline Franklin. Open the PDF

Grading

Personal profileRequired; due January 9
28%Exercises (4)7% each
2%Peer and self-assessmentDue April 10
10%InfographicDue April 11
10%Research proposalGroup; due February 13
10%Pecha Kucha group presentationApril 2 and 7
5%Draft research reportGroup; due March 21
25%Final research reportGroup; due April 9
10%In-class group worksheetsThroughout term

Course rules

Late work
One individual assignment may be submitted up to one week late without penalty during the term.
Late work
Other late individual work loses 10% per day for up to seven days, then receives zero.
Missed work
Email a completed Student Declaration of Absence Form within three days of the missed deadline.
Attendance
Attendance and engagement are expected; students absent from class group work need prior instructor arrangements to earn worksheet credit.
Group work
Notify your team as soon as possible, preferably before class, if you cannot attend scheduled group work.
Research proposal
The group proposal must be approved before data collection begins.

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