This course consists of intensive readings, seminar discussion and a major one-term research paper. It will be taken instead of ERS 411A/B or ERS 412A/B. One particular socio-ecological thematic area will be used in areas such as environmental health, environmental decision-making, climate change, ecological restoration, environmental history, etc. A major analytical research paper and presentation will be required, as well as participation in weekly seminar discussions. Prereq: Level at least 3B Environment and Resource Studies. Antireq: ERS 411A/B, ERS 412A/B