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3.00 Credits
Introduces the various properties and classifications of types of soil. Acquaints the student with laboratory procedures to illustrate these principles by performing laboratory analyses, mathematical problems, and making observations from demonstrations and experiments. Provides the student with an understanding of soil as a component of the ecosystem and how to apply this knowledge to fully understand its impacts on ecosystems. Prerequisites: CHEM 105 and PHSC 201. Fall, $100 fee, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the basic principles and fundamental laws and regulations that are part of what is commonly known as environmental law and natural resource law. It is intended to introduce environmental resource management professionals and other interested students to the environmental laws that are being implemented and enforced at the international, national, and state level. Lectures include special emphasis on environmental law and policy in Pennsylvania. Prerequisite: ENVT 225 is recommended. Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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Introduces basic principles and applied aspects of surface and ground water hydrology. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of watershed processes. Offers both conceptual and quantitative descriptions of the hydrologic cycle. A weekly three-hour laboratory introduces students to the techniques of applied hydrology. Prerequisites: MATH 113, MATH 205, PHSC 201, and CHEM 105. Spring, $100 fee, 3 hours lecture, 3-hour laboratory, 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Provides supervised exposure to the work environment and practical experience through a 240-hour internship at one or more pre-approved sites. The internship will typically be completed during the summer between the junior and senior years. Prerequisites: ENVT 423P and consent of curriculum coordinator. Fall, Spring and Summer, 6 credits.
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6.00 Credits
Prepares the student for the identification, placement, and successful completion of a 240-hour, six-credit internship required by the professional studies: environmental resource management B.S. curriculum. Prerequisite: Consent of curriculum coordinator. Spring, 6 hours lecture and discussion, 0 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Examines case studies in environmental resource management through field trips and directed readings. (Travel during weekends and/or spring break will be required. The student is responsible for the cost of meals, lodging, transportation, and incidentals.) Prerequisites: BIOL 328, ENVT 328, and PHSC 201; or consent of instructor. Spring, $100 fee, 1 credit.
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3.00 Credits
Fulfills the senior capstone experience requirement for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies: Environmental Resource Management program. This course includes senior research projects and case study of the Tunkhannock Creek watershed. Consent of curriculum coordinator required. Spring, $100 fee, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Serves as a pre-English 101 writing class emphasizing appropriate organization and style for a variety of academic writing situations. Emphasis is on grammar, vocabulary, and rhetorical styles. The course covers aspects of the TOFEL that will help students become better writers as well as achieve the TOFEL score needed to be full accepted by the College. 5 hours lecture and workshop, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Uses reading as a basis for discussion, debate and individual presentations. Students will increase vocabulary and reading speed in addition to practicing how to interact in U.S. classroom discussion and how to prepare and make presentations. The course meets five hours per week. 5 hours lecture and workshop, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
A supervised period of practical work experience integrated into the academic program. The purpose of the program is for the student to apply classroom principles in real-work situations. Each practical work experience, including experiences for more than 3 credits, will only satisfy one graduation requirement. Prerequisites: 15 completed credits, 2.00 GPA, and consent of instructor. Fall, Spring, and Summer, 40 hours practicum = 1 credit, 6 credits maximum.
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