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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of alternative/renewable energy systems (wind, solar, hydro, biomass, geothermal, fuel cells). Case studies of sustainable technology emphasize topics including industrial ecology (life-cycle analysis, design for the environment, clean manufacturing, and impact assessment) and appropriate technology applications in developing countries. Problem-solving applications using various approaches.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the quality of the atmospheric environment. Topics include: major contaminants; measurement techniques; dispersion; effects on the atmosphere, human health, vegetation, and materials; regulatory requirements and practices; control measures; noise pollution. Lab and field experiences.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on air quality in residential and nonresidential indoor environments; contaminants; health effects; sick buildings; diagnosis and measurement; mitigation measures. Lab and field experiences.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the principles of assessing and controlling exposures to workplace hazards. Topics include occupational disease; exposure to contaminant gases, dusts, radiation, noise, and biological agents; ergonomic concerns; regulatory requirements; engineering control; and personal protection equipment.
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3.00 Credits
Principles and practices associated with conducting asbestos and lead inspections and exposure hazard assessments. Discussion of use, health effects, assessment methods, and regulatory requirements. Field and hands-on experiences.
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3.00 Credits
Worker health and safety principles and practices in: handling hazardous materials, waste remediation, and emergency responses to accidental chemical releases and terrorist episodes.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of rural development in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Emphasizes the roles of population, agriculture, history, conflict, technology, international debt, multilateral organizations, and political and cultural traditions in development efforts. Interdisciplinary readings and case studies.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Supervised financially supported professional experience in natural resource management, environmental education, or environmental protection. Provides a bridge between academic and professional experiences. Offered credit/no-credit only. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned. Not open to students who have credit in NREM 496.
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3.00 Credits
The role of outdoor recreation in modern society. Perspectives ranging from local to global. Examination of the history of outdoor recreation in the United States to the present day, with emphasis on issues in both public and private sectors. May require one weekend field trip in addition to regular laboratory periods.
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3.00 Credits
Social science applications in natural resource and environmental management. These applications include quantitative and qualitative survey research designs, analysis of social data, and applications of survey results to political processes. Perspectives range from local to international.
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