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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENV 303. Introduction to the process of preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a realistic local development project. Topics include the National Environmental Policy Act, the NY State Environmental Quality Review Act, relevant regulations and permit requirements (federal, state, local), and analysis of environmental impacts and alternatives. Depending on the number of credits and session offered, may include field work. 4-6 Cr. Summer
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENV 303. Introduction to laboratory and field techniques used by fisheries scientists. Hands-on activities include fish collection methods (electrofishing, nets) fish anatomy, fish identification, and quantitative analysis of fisheries data. ENV 484 is the complementary lecture course. 2 Cr. Fall
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3.00 Credits
This capstone course for senior environmental science majors will explore one or more major global environmental issues during the semester. Students will research the topic, analyze primary literature, engage in class discussion and formal speaking, and write a paper critically evaluating the issue and what should be done about it. 3 Cr. Spring
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Introduces a special field of study in the environmental sciences not offered in the regular curriculum. Details reflect student demand, needs, topics of interest, and instructor availability. 3-4 Cr. By Arrangement
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3.00 Credits
In collaboration with a faculty mentor, the student designs, conducts and prepares a scientific report on a research project in the field or laboratory. A total of three credits from ENV 498 and ENV 499 (Independent Study) combined can be applied toward the Environmental Science major. 1-3 Cr. By Arrangement
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3.00 Credits
In collaboration with a faculty mentor, the student reviews literature and prepares a report on a topic of interest in the environmental sciences. A total of three credits from ENV 499 and ENV 498 (Collaborative Research) combined can be applied toward the Environmental Science major. 1-3 Cr. By Arrangement
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3.00 Credits
Covers locating, describing, and explaining physical processes and features of the earth; and relating them to cultural, economic, and political activities of people. Includes location and characterization of places; human-environment interactions; and unifying features of regions. Seeks to understand how earth processes and features affect and are affected by human activities. Not acceptable credit toward any major or minor offered through the Department of the Earth Sciences. 3 Cr.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to scientific inquiry in atmospheric investigations, emphasizing weather study as it demonstrates relationships between directly-observed weather and weather systems as depicted on weather maps. Lecture only. Students taking this course may not take ESC 211 for credit. 3 Cr.
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4.00 Credits
Examines the causes, effects, and options available to respond to and potentially mitigate the effects of natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami, landslides, severe weather, and floods. Differing impacts in developing and industrialized countries will be discussed. 4 Cr. Every Semester
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3.00 Credits
Covers fundamental knowledge concerning the oceans, techniques and instruments utilized in the study of the oceans, and environmental problems relating to oceans and their resources. Lecture only. 3 Cr. Fall
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