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3.00 Credits
The development and evolution of natural channel systems will be investigated. Special emphasis on environmental river restoration and aquatic habitat. Topics include the physics of flowing water, sediment transport by rivers, flow and substrate characterization techniques and flood hydrology. Laboratory requires the students to design a river restoration project for an environmentally degraded channel. This is the same course as Geophysics 410. Three hours lecture; three hours lab work. Prerequisite: Environmental Studies/ Geophysics 210 or 314 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 12 students. D. Thompson
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4.00 Credits
Individual Study
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4.00 Credits
A seminar addressing current environmental issues and conflicts such as pollution of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, acidic deposition and global change. Students will be expected to make presentations and actively participate in discussions. Open to junior and senior majors with preference given to seniors; permission of the instructor required. Enrollment limited to 12 students.
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4.00 Credits
Focus on topical issues relating to law, science and the environment. The intersection of law and science in the legal environmental arena from both a current events and global perspective. Prerequisite: Government 260 or Economics 307 or permission of the instructor. A. Davis
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4.00 Credits
The impact of rapid human population growth on the environment and social stability. Emphasis on historic trends in population growth, the recent decline in birth rates in many parts of the world, changes in agricultural productivity, the implications of rapid urbanization, and the effect of increasing human populations on natural environments and biological diversity. R. Askins
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4.00 Credits
This seminar includes topical issues concerned with the impact of the world's population on our biosphere. The topics we discuss include the following: photochemical smog, greenhouse gases, global warming, radiation transfer, acid rain, ozone depletion, and meteorology. Difficulties associated with environmental reporting are also discussed. A. Mantz
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to flooding, landslide, climatic, volcanic and earthquake hazards facing humans. Seminar topics will examine the role of individuals, industry and government in preparing for and responding to natural disasters. D. Thompson
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4.00 Credits
Exploration of the complex context of indigenous peoples and biodiversity in relation to the impact of the world economic development. The question of sustainable development as a way to preserve the culture of indigenous peoples and biodiversity will be discussed. The students will develop an understanding of the challenges indigenous people are facing and the future of biodiversity. This is the same course as Anthropology 338. Prerequisite: Course 110 or Anthropology 104, 318 or permission of the instructor. M. Lizarralde
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4.00 Credits
The course focuses on the science, laws and policies surrounding marine pollution. Special attention on the development of international and domestic marine pollution laws and their impact on marine transportation of oil and chemicals. Seminar format, requiring significant class participation and student-led discussions. Honors quality research term paper required. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Enrollment limited to 15 students. A. Davis
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4.00 Credits
This is the same course as American Studies/Government 493A, 494A. See the American Studies listing for a course description.
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