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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to geology and hydrology with an emphasis on understanding natural processes and the effects of human activities. Major topics covered include: plate tectonics; formation and classification of rocks and minerals; the processes affecting the hydrologic cycle; soil formation and classification; subsurface geology and groundwater movement; stream formation and flow; floods; and human impacts to stream hydrology and morphology. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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2.00 Credits
A laboratory course which provides the fundamentals in evaluating and designing sampling approaches for different situations and different media. The course will provide students with field experience in sampling soil, surface water, groundwater, and benthic invertebrates. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours). Prerequisite: EST 150 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines freshwater ecosystems and typical aquatic pollutants. Discussion topics focus on the sources, transport, fate, and effects of common pollutants such as domestic wastewater, metals, acidity, and pesticides. Methods to minimize or eliminate the sources and effects of pollutants are also explored. Prerequisite or concurrent: EST 150, EST 160, CHE 105, and CHM 105 or consent of instructor. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the morphology, life history and ecology of freshwater invertebrates and their habitats as well as their importance and role in stream protection and restoration. Students will learn how to collect preserve and identify freshwater invertebrates. Students will learn how to calculate and analyze biometrics used to infer stream quality. Prerequisite: EST 150.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides focused study on the chemistry of water. The course will provide students with laboratory experience in analyzing surface, ground, and drinking waters for a variety of chemical constituents. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours). Prerequisite: CHE 105, CHM 105, and prerequisite or concurrent EST 220.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the study of ambient and indoor air pollution with an emphasis on sources, dispersion, and health and welfare effects of the major pollutants. Both regulatory and engineering controls of stationary and mobile sources are explored. A laboratory provides experience with sampling and analysis of air pollutants. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours); Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Prerequisite: EST 150 and CIT 130, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines methods of managing solid and hazardous waste, with an emphasis on pollution prevention. Topics covered include relevant legislation, recycling, incineration, landfill operations, management of radioactive waste, remediation of waste sites and site worker health and safety. Prerequisite: EST 150 and EST 160, or consent of instructor. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of analyzing environmental media. The course will provide students with laboratory experience in analyzing soil, surface water, groundwater, air and microbial samples. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours). Prerequisite: CHE 105, CHM 105 and prerequisite or concurrent EST 170.
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3.00 Credits
This course is structured to provide the student with a basic understanding of major current federal and state environmental legislation and regulation with an emphasis on those portions that affect the regulated community. The course will also include an examination of the role of common law and the branches of government in environmental protection. Prerequisite or concurrent: EST 220, EST 240, and EST 250 or consent of instructor. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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1.00 Credits
This course provides an examination of current approaches used to address a variety of environmental problems. Students will hear and critique presentations from professionals in the environmental field. Students will also research and give a presentation on a specific method to minimize or eliminate a current environmental problem. Prerequisite or concurrent: EST 160, EST 150, COM 181 or COM 252, EST 170, EST 220 EST 260, and EST 250 or consent of instructor. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).
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