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  • 3.00 Credits

    Urban and Regional Land Use Planning is an overview of present and past land-use policy in the United States. Since the goal of land-use planning is to decide on the best present and future uses for each parcel of land in a particular area, students will be introduced to the basic elements of comprehensive strategies and special area plans, techniques of developing each of these types of plans and mechanisms of zoning that are used to implement plans. Students will also be introduced to the state and federal regulatory environments and the political structures that influence the planning process. Participants will be expected to attend public hearings conducted by local planning agencies. Offered fall of even-numbered years. (P: ENSC 111 or permission of instructor)
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to environment science research methodology, data gathering techniques and portable field testing equipment. A particular emphasis will be placed on the procedures for Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments using ASTM Standards. Two hours of lecture plus three hours of laboratory. Offered every fall. (P: ENSC 111, GEOL 150, CHEM 140 or permission of instructor)
  • 3.00 - 6.00 Credits

    A capstone experience for the student to obtain work in a governmental agency, business or other institution in roles that relate to environmental concerns. Methods of assessment will include an evaluation by a supervisor at the cooperating agency or institution, the construction of a detailed daily log, a comprehensive report by the student and an on-site visit and examination of each student's work to be conducted by the program coordinator and a member of the career services staff.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Individual research project in environmental science for students who have achieved a 3.0 GPA in the overall environmental science major. May be supervised by any appropriate faculty member, but must have approval of chairperson of supervisor's department. Project and supervision must also be approved by coordinator of environmental program. Arrangements must be completed prior to pre-registration period.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Cooperative Education
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to strengthen the language skills of incoming international students in the areas of speaking and listening. As part of a year-long Intensive English as a Second Language Program, it is intended to prepare incoming international students for college-level academic work at Thiel. Offered every fall.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed specifically for international students, this course deals with grammar, structure and revision of English composition at the low-intermediate level, with special emphasis on paragraph writing. It is intended to prepare incoming international students for college-level academic work. Offered every fall.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed for students who have passed ESL 150. It will continue to strengthen their language skills in the areas of college-level speaking and listening. It is intended to enhance international students' performance in academic work at Thiel. Its continued emphasis and coaching on speaking and listening skills is intended to develop those skills. Offered every spring.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed specifically for international students who have passed ESL 151, this course deals with essay writing at the highintermediate level. It is intended to strengthen the writing skills of international students in preparation for college-level work. Offered every spring.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Reading I is designed to improve students'reading and vocabulary-building skills. Students will practice the skills of skimming, scanning, reading for comprehension and critical thinking. Students will demonstrate their understanding through speech and in writing. There is a strong emphasis on discussion in this course. Offered every fall.
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