Undergraduate Environmental Science
Undergraduate Environmental Science
2022 Fall Term
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EXPLORATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAJOR
ENVSCI 100
This course provides information about environmental science to recently declared majors. Students will be introduced to the requirements of the major, curricular and co-curricular activities, academic advising, emphasis areas, and internship and employment opportunities.
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENVSCI 200
This course introduces the discipline of environmental science. Through the exploration of scientific principles, students will expand and develop their knowledge of ecosystem processes, energy sources, landscape change, and environmental policies. The ultimate object of the course is to become informed on the role scientific exploration plays in understanding climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development, water pollution, and other environmental issues currently facing society.
SPECIAL STUDIES
ENVSCI 296
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable only with change of topic.
FIELD AND RESEARCH METHODS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENVSCI 300
This course introduces and develops field and research techniques used in environmental science. Emphasis is placed on the use and application of field data collection to address research questions. Focus areas include experimental design, formulating testable hypotheses and field methods. Students will be introduced to sampling designs and proper protocols for collecting accurate and repeatable field measurements.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE
ENVSCI 400
This course enables students to utilize the wide range of knowledge and skills acquired in other courses to complete an original, interdisciplinary environmental science research project while acquiring and refining crucial skills such as research design, analysis, presentation, and teamwork that will prepare them for a career in environmental sciences.
TRAVEL STUDY
ENVSCI 491
Variable topics. Faculty-led field courses.
INTERNSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENVSCI 493
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENVSCI 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable one time for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.
INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
ENVSCI 498R
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable one time for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.