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2.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) Fundamentals of the biological and physical sciences which underlie environmental science and their application to the study of the environment. Focus on resources, their management, their effect on the state of the biosphere and their effect on the quality of human life. Meteorology as related to air pollution. Required field trips to off-campus sites arranged for some afternoons and weekend days. (Lecture 2 hours, Lab 2 hours) Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) Focus on environmental law and regulations, including the economic, social, political, and legal background as well as the intent and provisions of major environmental acts such as RCRA, CERCLA/SARA, EPCRA, TSCA, CWA, CAA, SDWA and their recent amendments. Fall, odd Prerequisites: CHEM 141 and ENVS 232
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3.00 Credits
Study of the interaction of chemicals in the environment, greenhouse effect, industrial production of material and waste; air, water and land pollution; disposal and recycling of waste. (Lecture 2 hours, Lab 2 hours) As needed Prerequisites: CHEM 141 and CHEM 142 Recommended Background: 6-8 credit hours of Chemistry
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3.00 Credits
(4 Hrs) Laboratory survey course in two parts. The course will cover subsurface analysis and processes including stratigraphy, well logging, basic sedimentology, and ground water hydrology. The course will also cover surficial analysis including hydro-geomorphology, soils and soil development and cartography. (Lecture 3 hours, Lab 3 hours) Spring, odd
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3.00 Credits
History of the environmental movement, environmental organizations and their agendas, environmental issues and policy formation from national to local level, environmental ethics, risk assessment, organization and authority of regulatory agencies such as EPA, IDEM and others. Case history study required. Spring, even Prerequisites: CHEM 141, ECON 328, ENVS 232 and ENVS 332
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0.00 Credits
0 Hrs Readings, presentations and discussion on current scientific topics and student research. Environmental science majors are required to take the seminar each semester except the semester of the internship. Fall, Spring
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Readings, presentations and discussion on current scientific topics and student research. Environmental science majors are required to take the seminar each semester except the semester of the internship. Students take ENVS 480 for six semesters and ENVS 481 one semester for one hour. Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
An internship program designed to aid the student in gaining practical experience in an environmental laboratory, environmental agency or commercial setting involved with the application of environmental regulations. Fall, Spring Prerequisites: ENVS 232, ENVS 332 and ENVS 432 Recommended Background: Permission of Department Chair and Academic Affairs
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3.00 Credits
Research project planned and conducted by the student and supervised by an environmental science faculty member; an in-depth investigation of a topic or problem. Written proposal and final report. Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
Aural comprehension, oral expression, and moderate proficiency in reading and writing. Fundamentals of grammar. Laboratory practice. Fall
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