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ENV-SCI 110
Understanding The Earth Laboratory
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Laboratory and field demonstration and exercises in environmental science. Weekly exercises or field trips. This lab should preferably be taken in the same semester as ENV-SCI 110R. Prerequisite: None Offered: Each semester
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Credits: hours
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ENV-SCI 210
Issues In Environmental Science
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Explores important environmental issues such as air and water pollution, water supply, climate change, agriculture and food supply, environmental health, ecosystem disruption, environmental management, environmental ethics, and energy resources. Topics may vary depending on current events. Offered: Fall and Winter
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Credits: 3 hours
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ENV-SCI 310
Field Experience In Waste Management
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This course provides an overview of waste management issues, including nature, classification and disposal of various wastes; and U.S. laws governing the management of solid, hazardous, biologic and nuclear waste. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by visits to waste management facilities to study methods and technologies used for treatment and disposal of wastewater, solid, hazardous, and biologic wastes. This field-intensive course includes travel to neighboring states and includes an overnight out-of-town stay. Final report required. Prerequisites: Jr/Sr of instructor's consent. Offered: Summer.
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Credits: 2,3 hours
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ENV-SCI 332
Enviromental Sustainability
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This course will introduce the concept of sustainability and review how sustainability might work at the individual, neighborhood, state, nation and global scales. Students will participate in some form of community engagement on sustainability as well as reflect upon how their own practices impact the environment.
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Credits: hours
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ENV-SCI 449
Global Water and Sustainability
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This course examines the physical characteristics of water and its role in Earth systems. The challenges facing societies in as era of rapidly changing climate are explored. Cross-listed with Geography 446.
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Credits: 3 hours
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ENV-SCI 496
Environmental Internship
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Students obtain practical experience working for local engineering and environmental firms, or governmental agencies. Specific duties and application requirements will vary depending on the funding organization's needs. Junior or senior standing required for undergraduates. Applicant (s) must be accepted for the position prior to enrollment. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Offered: Summer, Fall or Winter as available.
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Credits: 1,4 hours
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