1. How can I use this course to apply systems thinking to environmental issues?

Learn to view ecosystems as interconnected systems—considering energy flow, nutrient cycles, and feedback loops.
Case studies from Dartmouth surroundings illustrate real-world systems in action.
Explore how agriculture, population, and energy use directly interact with ecological health.
Develop the ability to analyze human impacts within complex environmental frameworks.
Build habits of thinking holistically—critical in sustainability roles and policymaking.