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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: CHEM 1212 Categories of hazardous chemicals, their origin, impact on society, state and federal regulations, handling, storage, and disposal will be discussed. Case studies of hazardous chemicals will include asbestos, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls, pesticides, and batteries. Regulations, particularly RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA, TSCA, SARA, NEPA, HMTA, and CWA, will be discussed. Same as CHEM 3010.
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is on the relationship between cultural behavior and environmental phenomena. Local, regional, and global case studies will be used in examining the political and cultural ecology of resource use, adaptation, and degradation. Possible topics include environmental justice, deforestation and conservation, industrial waste, and watershed management. Same as ANTH 3180.
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3.00 Credits
An orientation to urban and regional planning with special emphasis on the United States and Europe. The course includes land use planning, the comprehensive planning process, transportation, community development, and urban design. Planning as a governmental activity at the local, regional, state, and federal level is also a component of the course. Same as PLAN 3701.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PLAN 3701 Land use planning with emphasis on methods of land use analysis and issues confronting land use decision makers. Methods of state regulation of land uses and growth management techniques, including zoning, will be studied with particular attention to the cases of Oregon, Vermont, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. Same as PLAN 3702.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: GEOL 1121, CHEM 1211, or consent of department Chemical realms of the earth and geologic materials, chemistry of geologic processes, geochemical cycles, and special topics. Same as GEOL 4014.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: GEOL 1121, CHEM 1211, or consent of department The geochemistry of the earth's lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere and human modifi cations to these systems that cause environmental problems. Special topics include acid rain, Greenhouse effect, toxic trace elements, landfi lls, energy usage, and radon. Same as GEOL 4083.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Science sequence, or Science or Education Major A multi-disciplinary investigation into the major societal issue of increasing impacts of natural hazards. Will focus on property damage, loss of life caused by geologic hazards (earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes) and meteorological hazards (hurricanes, tornadoes, fl oods), and other topics on intent (fi res, technological hazards, biohazards). A major focus will be social science issues of planning, politics, economics, and their control on management of high hazard areas, vulnerability assessments, and mitigation. Same as GEOL 4093.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 This course will emphasize the national and state policy-making process, focusing on the dynamics of pluralist change, policy implementation, and current environmental status. Same as POLS 4209.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: BIOL 3320, or consent of instructor This course is designed to expose students to the importance of microorganisms in industry and the environment. Same as BIOL 4321.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 + 4 addl. hrs. of Biology + CHEM 1212 A study of biological, chemical, and physical components and interactions in freshwater systems. Field labs include a study of reservoirs and streams in west Georgia. A three-day fi eld trip to the Georgia coast or the Okefenokee Swamp is required. Same as BIOL 4440.
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