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3.00 Credits
Laboratory investigations into the environment and man s interaction with that environment. Focus on ecology, atmosphere and air/water pollution. Accompanies ENSC 1343. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENSC 1343. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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3.00 Credits
Laboratory investigations into the environment and man s interaction with that environment. Focus on geology, environmental hazards, flooding and ground water quality. Accompanies ENSC 1344. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENSC 1344. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the interaction between human and natural systems from a scientific perspective. Particular emphasis is on the structure and function of natural systems and on pollution and other human impacts on air, water and other natural resources. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENSC 1143. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the interaction between human and natural systems in the Earth environment. Particular concentration or focus on geology, environmental hazards, flooding and groundwater quality. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENSC 1344.1144. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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3.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary introduction to environmental problems and environmental problem solving. Initial focus in an examination of individual and collective attitudes towards the environment and environmental problems. Part two focuses on the role on the nongovernmental organizations, media, business and industry as well as the government in environmental problem solving. Prerequisites: ENSC 1343, 1143 recommended. Fall, odd years.
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3.00 Credits
Discussion of current topics in environmental ethics, ranging from philosophical foundations to practical applications in the context of environmental professional practice. Prerequisites: permission of faculty member and junior standing. On demand.
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Students will learn field-based techniques, complete a group project on environmental design, examine sampling strategies for investigating various environmental problems, and the use of chemical, biological and modeling techniques for environmental analysis. Instruction in how biological and chemical analytical techniques are related to the methods of analysis required by the federal government for the analysis of air, water and soil. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENSC 3357. Spring, even years.
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3.00 Credits
Identification of thesis topic and development of an annotated bibliography. Students will submit a thesis proposal to the department and prepare an under graduate research committee funding proposal for their work. Prerequisites: ENSC 2346 and MATH 3332, or permission of faculty member. On demand.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to theory, concepts and practical applications of environmental planning. Includes a survey of planning tools such as zoning, comprehensive plans, assessments and growth management. Specific focus will be on legislation and government programs pertaining to planning and on environmental impact assessment and statements required under the National Environmental Policy Act. Prerequisites: ENSC 1343, 1143, 1344, 1144 or permission of faculty member. Fall, even years.
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3.00 Credits
Application of basic field techniques to sampling in the environment, with emphasis on the constructed environment of urban areas. Topics include sampling and analysis of the air, water and soils as well as wetland studies. Students prepare environmental study proposals for selected areas in Houston and Texas and participate in two weekend field trips, one of which is overnight. Prerequisite: permission of faculty member. Fall, odd years.
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