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1.00 Credits
Soils are complex and dynamic systems. To improve and maintain high soil quality, one must understand how the individual components of soil, from the water that flows through the pores to the elemental composition of the soil particles, change over time under different conditions. This course focuses on developing knowledge of the physical, chemical, and biological measurements of soil, the techniques that are employed, and how the results aid in soil regeneration and identifying healthy soil. Understanding soil sampling schema is also an integral part of this course as analyses would be meaningless without knowing how to obtain a sample that is representative of a given space. This course is intended as a theoretical introduction to soil analysis in the context of agriculture and is supported by application of soil science in 6 semesters of Regenerative Field Lab (ENV 200) for majors in the Environmental Science Regenerative Agriculture track. Students in other majors may take the course as a brief, stand alone introduction to the concepts of soil analysis.
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1.00 Credits
Biogeochemical cycles and processes are complex in that many factors influence the local to global flux and pools of nutrients and materials among the atmosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere. This course focuses on developing knowledge of the description and interpretation of the fundamental physical, biological and chemical principles of nutrient cycles at multiple spatial scales with a focus on impacts to agriculture. This course is intended as a theoretical introduction to biogeochemistry in the context of agriculture and is supported by application of these topics in 6 semesters of Regenerative Field Lab (ENV 200) for majors in the Environmental Science Regenerative Agriculture track. Students in other majors may take the course as a brief, stand-alone introduction to the concepts of biogeochemistry.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the relationship between man and his geological habitat. Problems hat society faces in using the earth are examined, including case histories of natural disasters and human interactions with earth materials. Geo-chemical cycles, geological materials, and land use will be examined as they relate to environmental quality.
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3.00 Credits
Qualitative and quantitative methods of analytical chemistry are explored by utilizing a 'hands-on' approach applied to a variety of environmental samples. The course focuses on the basic components of each analytical technique or instrument, their range of environmental applications, their advantages and limitations, and the physical and chemical phenomena which form the basis of the analytical method. Basic sampling plans and designs are also discussed due to their complementary nature.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the causes and symptoms of environmental deterioration. The effect of ecological perturbations on ecosystems especially the biota. Field experiences are an integral part of the course.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory microbiology course emphasizing prokaryotic functional anatomy, metabolism, and genetics. Principles of diseases and a basic introduction to immunology are included which provide a background for an overview of a variety of common diseases. Applied and environmental aspects of food, soil, and water microbiology are stressed in both the lecture and the laboratory. The laboratory is an integral portion of the course and emphasizes laboratory techniques, physiological testing, food and water analysis, and identification of unknowns.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces our past, present, and future sources of energy and their advantages and limitation. Society's non-sustainable pattern of energy use from both a supply and environmental perspective will be discussed including the impacts of climate change. The technical, environmental, political, and societal problems associated with the eventual conversion to renewable energy resources will be investigated. A global perspective for the delicate interplay between energy and society will be gained. This course does not satisfy major, minor, or specialization requirements for Secondary Education and/or Liberal Arts Science Majors.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course involves laboratory work and/or a field study and/or library research on a selected topic in environmental science. The work will be supervised by one or more faculty members associated with the Environmental Science Program. The research topic will be acceptable to both the supervising faculty and the student. A written proposal outlining the research project must be submitted to the supervising faculty member's Department Chairperson.
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2.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary seminar devoted to the analysis of selected environmental problems.
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3.00 Credits
Honors Independent Study/Thesis.
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