EAS 501: Introduction
to R
​(1 credit)
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This class will introduce students to the basics of using R. By the end of this 2 day workshop, you will learn the basics of using R (how to load in data, how to create plots, how to clean datasets, how to prepare data for statistical analyses). You will also be introduced to basic concepts of coding (what is a vector, what is a list, how and why would I use functions and/or loops?). This course is meant to serve as an introduction to R for those students who are taking EAS 538 (Natural Resource Statistics). That being said, this class is open to anyone who is interested in learning the basics of using R. It is important to note that we will not cover how to do statistics in R, since that is what is covered in EAS 538. There are no prerequisites for the course.

- 2 day weekend workshop
- Please see syllabus here

 EAS 538: Natural Resource Statistics
​(4 credits)


​The study of natural resources, sustainability, and the environment is increasingly focused on quantitative methods to characterize systems, test hypotheses, and develop solutions to real-world problems. As such, an understanding of statistical analyses is essential to anyone working in these fields. This course covers applied introductory statistics. Since the course is applied, we will focus on when and why different statistical techniques should be used to analyze different datasets, rather than deriving the mathematical underpinnings of these techniques. Additionally, through this course, you will be introduced to one of the most common statistical programming languages, R. There are no prerequisites for the course.

- Nominated for an 'Outstanding Teaching Award' for multiple years
- Please see syllabus here

EAS 639: Global Environmental Change & Sustainable Food Systems (2 credits)

Global environmental change, including climate change, natural resource degradation, and burgeoning populations, will challenge global food security over the coming decades. In this class, we will read recent primary literature to understand the extent to which our current food system can sustain growing food demand in the face of global environmental change. We will discuss potential solutions for increasing food security more sustainably, reducing pressures on the limited resources that remain on the planet. There are no prerequisites for the course.

- Please see syllabus here 

Michigan Sustainability Case: Can Smallholder Farmers Adapt to Warming Temperatures in India? (Online Module)


​​Climate change is threatening food security across the globe, and this is especially true for smallholder farms in the tropics. India in particular is expected to be significantly impacted by warming temperatures, with some studies estimating up to a 20% decline in staple crop yields by mid-century. In this online module, we examine the extent to which farmers in India can adapt to warming temperatures and the potential constraints to adaptation that farmers face. We use a multi-media platform that combines text, figures, videos, and an interactive agent based model. Click here for the case!

'Pathways to Zero Hunger' as part of a MasterTrack Certificate (Online Coursera)


Across the courses offered in this program you will learn how to understand and explain the world’s most pressing sustainability and development challenges. You will be able to critically analyze the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they relate to these pressing global challenges as well as learning how to use core frameworks and evidence to assess and develop effective solutions. Click here for the courses!