Prerequisites

Open to Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors, or by permission of instructor. Must be taken concurrently with ENVS L111

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Case study approach to the fundamentals of science applied to the environment. Topics include population and resources, environmental degradation, ecosystems, geologic processes, population dynamics, deforestation, biodiversity, climate change, ozone depletion, air, soil, and water resource management, pollution and risks to health, economics and the environment, politics and the environment, and ethics and the environment. This course is required for all environmental science and environmental studies majors and minors. Other students will be admitted by permission of the instructor.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS

Prerequisites

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Case study approach to the fundamentals of science applied to the environmental. Topics introduced in ENVS 111 will be further developed with a focus on how environmental conditions affect human, animal and ecological health. Areas to be considered include control of environmental contaminants; public health and infectious disease control; antibiotic resistance; health issues associated with food production; contained animal feeding operations; the effects of industrialization on the environment; and the impact of disasters on environmental health. This course is intended for environmental science and studies majors and minors. Normally offered in spring semester Pre-requisites: open to environmental science and environmental studies majors only, or by permission of the instructor. Must be taken concurrently with ENVS L112

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS

Prerequisites

This class fulfills the Expanded Classroom Requirement

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Application for the principles and techniques of environmental science to a specific environmental problem in a faculty directed independent study. Typically, this experience will include literature research and field work in an off-campus environmental agency. 1 term- 4 credits Requires instructor's consent. ECR

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Course Types

Expanded Classroom Requirement

Prerequisites

An indpendent study form must be submitted to the CAS Dean's Office.

Course Credits

1.00- 4.00

Description

This is an independent study in environmental studies. Topics will vary.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Prerequisites

Open to Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors, or by permission of instructor. Must be taken concurrently with ENVS 111

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Laboratory exercises to illustrate topics covered in ENVS 111. Field testing and analysis of environmental samples. Field trips required. This course is required for all environmental science and environmental studies majors and minors and is the laboratory to accompany ENVS 111.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS

Prerequisites

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Laboratory exercises to illustrate topics covered ENVS 112. Exercises will include analysis of environmental samples for such parameters as heavy metal contamination and evidence of sewage contamination, and analysis of air samples for criteria pollutants. Field trips are required. This course is required for Environmental studies majors and complements ENVS 112. 1 term: 1 credit hours Normally offered in spring semester Pre-requisite: enrollment in ENVS 112

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS