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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
A survey of the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with emphasis on the geomorphology, physics, chemistry, and biology of inland freshwater systems. Required laboratory and field trips emphasize techniques of sampling, analysis, and presentation. Six hours, four credits.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
A course specifically designed for agriculture, biology, and environmental science majors to be able to design an independent study class in a specialized field that is not normally in the schedule. One to four credits.
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5.00 Credits
This course examines the ecology and biology of fish and wildlife species as a basis for teaching specific techniques related to the study and management of fish and wildlife populations and habitats. Topics covered include habitat evaluation and management, capture and handling, age and sex determination, population estimation, diseases and parasites, stocking and hunting management, endangered species management and protected areas, and management of the human users of the wildlife. Seven hours, five credits.
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5.00 Credits
A survey of the basic principles of managing forestlands. Emphasis is placed on ecology, silviculture and management options for private landowners. Seven hours, five credits.
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3.00 Credits
The logical starting point for individuals interested in pollution control. The student will be introduced to the major perturbations causing air, soil, and water pollution. Prerequisites: CHM 101 or higher. Six hours, four credits.
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3.00 Credits
In this course the management and conservation of air and water resources will be studied, with emphasis on air and water pollution control design. Prerequisite: ESC 421. Six hours, four credits.
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3.00 Credits
Concepts from toxicology and ecotoxicology are introduced. The first half of the course will address fundamental concepts of toxicology (effects of poisons on individual organisms), experimental toxicology, and chemical hygiene. The second half of the course will introduce ecotoxicology (effects of poisons on ecosystem structure and function) and monitoring and assessment of ecotoxicological conditions. Students enrolled in ESC 424 may also take ESC 425 and receive the 40-hour OSHA certification for handling hazardous material. Three hours, three credits.
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40.00 Credits
This course is an optional offering for those enrolled in ESC 424. Completion of this course and successful completion of ESC 424 will lead to the 40-hour OSHA certification for handling hazardous wastes (29 CRF 1919.120 "HAZWOPER" certification). Sixteen to twenty hours of classwork are offered in the evening and/or weekends. Typically associated with this course are fees to pay consulting and facility costs. Co-requisite: ESC 424. One credit.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Under faculty supervision, students will design and carry out a vigorous scientific study of a specific problem in environmental science. Written and oral presentation of the research are required. One to three credits.
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3.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary introduction to the performing and visual arts that develops the student's understanding and appreciation of the arts in Western culture, promotes the student's perceptions of specific artistic works, expands the student's critical skills relative to judging the performing and visual arts, and stimulates the student's understanding of the relationships between expression and idea. Students participate as audience members and critics as they examine the same theme in various artistic media. This course will have an historic context that will cover arts during the period of ancient to renaissance. Three hours, three credits.
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