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Environmental Science (ENV-SCI)

ENV-SCI 110      Understanding The Earth Laboratory View Details
Laboratory and field demonstration and exercises in environmental science. Weekly exercises or field trips. This lab should preferably be taken in the same semester as ENV-SCI 110R. Prerequisite: None Offered: Each semester
Credits: hours
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ENV-SCI 110L      Understanding The Earth Laboratory View Details
Laboratory and field demonstration and exercises in environmental science. Weekly exercises or field trips. This lab should preferably be taken in the same semester as ENV-SCI 110R. Prerequisite: None Offered: Each semester
Credits: 2 hours
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ENV-SCI 110R      Understanding The Earth View Details
This introductory course surveys the processes that shape our planet. Topics include: plate tectonics and mountain-building, rivers and oceans, atmospheric circulation, weather and climate, and the amazingly complex relationships between life on earth and the physical environment. Prerequisite: None Offered: Each semester
Credits: 3 hours
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ENV-SCI 210      Issues In Environmental Science View Details
Explores important environmental issues such as air and water pollution, water supply, climate change, agriculture and food supply, environmental health, ecosystem disruption, environmental management, environmental ethics, and energy resources. Topics may vary depending on current events. Offered: Fall and Winter
Credits: 3 hours
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ENV-SCI 220      Ecosystem Science for Decision Makers View Details
This course addresses the fundamentals of ecosystem science with an emphasis on human-induced change in natural systems, Course content characterizes the biological patterns found in nature emphasizing application of underlying principles, Scientific tools are provided to evaluate ecosystem concerns and make informed decisions.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENV-SCI 310      Field Experience In Waste Management View Details
This course provides an overview of waste management issues, including nature, classification and disposal of various wastes; and U.S. laws governing the management of solid, hazardous, biologic and nuclear waste. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by visits to waste management facilities to study methods and technologies used for treatment and disposal of wastewater, solid, hazardous, and biologic wastes. This field-intensive course includes travel to neighboring states and includes an overnight out-of-town stay. Final report required. Prerequisites: Jr/Sr of instructor's consent. Offered: Summer.
Credits: 2-3 hours
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ENV-SCI 332CZ      Enviromental Sustainability View Details
This course will introduce the concept of sustainability and review how sustainability might work at the individual, neighborhood, state, nation and global scales. Students will participate in some form of community engagement on sustainability as well as reflect upon how their own practices impact the environment.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENV-SCI 449      Global Water and Sustainability View Details
This course examines the physical characteristics of water and its role in Earth systems. The challenges facing societies in as era of rapidly changing climate are explored. Cross-listed with Geography 446.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENV-SCI 496      Environmental Internship View Details
Students obtain practical experience working for local engineering and environmental firms, or governmental agencies. Specific duties and application requirements will vary depending on the funding organization's needs. Junior or senior standing required for undergraduates. Applicant (s) must be accepted for the position prior to enrollment. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Offered: Summer, Fall or Winter as available.
Credits: 1-4 hours
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