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4.00 Credits
Creation and analysis of deterministic and stochastic mathematical models describing material and energy flows in environmental systems. Measurements needed for parameter estimation and model validation. Ethics in modeling. P: Math 260 and Env Sci 302 or 305. Periodicity: Offered spring only 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Study of alternate energy systems which may be the important energy sources in the future, such as solar, wind, biomass, fusion, ocean thermal, fuel cells and magneto hydrodynamics. P: Physics 104 or 202. Periodicity: Offered spring even only 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture
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9.00 Credits
Intensive three-day field study tour of the properties, origins and uses of major soils and landscapes of Wisconsin, with follow-up discussions. Cost of tour bus, guidebook, meals and lodging borne by student. P: Earth Sc 202. Course is repeatable to 9 credits. Course Fees: $75 course fee Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required Periodicity: Offered fall odd only 1 units min / 3 units max, Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Examines changes in global climate with emphasis on the processes by which climate change occurs. Focuses on the recent changes in the concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gasesand their impact on the earth's global energy budget. Examines the potential environmental impact of a changed climate. P: Earth Sc 222, Geog 222 or Env Sci 102. 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the geological and physical principles governing ground water flow. Description of aquifer properties, chemical processes, equation of flow, well hydraulics, and environmental concerns. P: Earth Sc 202 and Env Sci 330; REC: Math 202. Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required Periodicity: Offered spring only 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Physical, chemical, and biological processes affecting the composition of air and water. Chemical reactions in polluted, and unpolluted environments; dispersal processes and methods of control for various pollutants. P: Chem 311 with at least a C grade and 300 with at least a C grade; or Chem 311 with at least a C grade and 302 with at least a C grade and 303 with at least a C grade. Periodicity: Offered fall only 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Basic measurement techniques used by environmental scientists to evaluate air and water quality; field methods, continuous monitoring techniques, and in-laboratory analysis techniques. Experiments demonstrate reaction kinetics, stoichiometry, thermodynamics instrumentation, and wet chemical methods. P: Chem 434 or conc enr, or Env Sci 434 or conc enr, or Chem 311. Periodicity: Offered fall only
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3.00 Credits
Application of the principles of systems analysis to the sustainable use of material and energy resources. Emphasis on use of analytical tools of economics (e.g. costs-benefit, cost-effectiveness, and risk-benefit analysis) and the process of public policy making and implementation. REC: background in econ and conservation. General Education: Natural & Physical Sciences 2 General Education: Natural Sciences 2 Periodicity: Offered every fall and spring Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture
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4.00 Credits
Overview of current theory and practices of ecological sampling and analysis for terrestrial systems with field and laboratory experiences in these methods. P: Env Sci 302 or 305, and Math 260. REC: Env Sci 302 and 305 Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required Periodicity: Offered spring only Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Overview of the major issues and ecological principles underlying the field of conservation of biology, including patterns and measurement of biological diversity from genetic to community scales. P: Chem 212 and Env Sci 302. Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required General Education: Natural & Physical Sciences 2 General Education: Natural Sciences 2 Periodicity: Offered spring only Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture
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