PPUA 6101 — Environmental Science and Policy Seminar 1
4 semester hoursGraduateSeminarusually offered: fall, springtypical days: TBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Offers an integrated introduction to the intersection between environmental science and policy. Organized around the two central themes of sustainability transitions and climate resilience. Connects theoretical frameworks, including sociotechnical systems and coupled socioecological systems, to key science-policy issues related to transitioning to a more sustainable future and responding to a changing climate.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 38 | 45 | 84% | 3.5 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 96% | 1.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 49 | 52 | 94% | 1.5 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 12 | 25 | 48% | 13.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 45 | 50 | 90% | 2.5 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 36% | 16.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 75% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: T (75% of sections), async (25% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Joan Fitzgerald (49% of students) · reviews
- Nichola Minott (18% of students) · reviews
- Margaret Hassey (17% of students)
- Sara Constantino (15% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Kaitlyn Alvarez Noli (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (PPUA course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All PPUA courses · Plan it at numap.app