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3440 Environmental Chemistry (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 1420.
Required for Environmental Science majors. This course
explores the chemistry of the Earth's atmospheric,
hydrologic, and geologic systems. It includes a study of both
naturally functioning environments and degraded
environments. A variety of topics will be investigated,
including, but not limited to, atmospheric chemistry,
photochemical smog, ozone depletion and the ozone hole,
aquatic chemistry, acid deposition, and hazardous wastes.
The laboratory component will involve a class project in
which a local natural area or urban setting is studied.
Through the project, sampling methods will be presented
and a variety of air, water, and soil analyses will be
conducted. This is an experience-enriched course. (Spring
odd years)
4350 Principles of Geographic Information Systems (2-3) Cross-
listed as GEOS 4350. Prerequisite: Course in computer
science or permission of instructor. This course introduces
students to the techniques of geographic information
systems (GIS) which are widely used for land use planning,
environmental management, and decision making. Students
learn how to make digital maps (for spatial analysis) linked
with database information (for attribute analysis). This is an
experience-enriched course. (Fall odd years)
4388 Environmental Internship (3-0) Prerequisites: Senior
standing, ENVR 3440 or 4430, and permission of instructor.
This course or ENVR 4395 is required for majors. An on-
the-job work experience under the supervision of
professionals in government agencies, regulatory bodies, or
corporations with business relating to the environment. This
is the capstone course for Environmental Science. (by
arrangement)
4430 Ecology (3-3) Cross-listed as BIOL 4430. Prerequisites:
BIOL 1401, 1402, 1403. Required for Environmental
Science majors. A study of the interrelationships existing
between plants and animals and their environments.
Laboratory work consisting of field collecting and studying
the plants and animals of the area. This is an experience-
enriched course. (Spring)
4X95 Independent Studies (variable credit) Prerequisites: Junior
or senior standing, ENVR 3440 or 4430, and permission of
instructor. This course or ENVR 4388 is required for majors.
A study program arranged between an advanced student
and an instructor to provide intensive study in a particular
area of interest. The course includes a definition of goals
appropriate for the advanced student, ways of attaining
those goals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and
means of measuring progress. This is the capstone course
for Environmental Science. (by arrangement)
4X96 Environmental Science Honors Tutorial (variable credit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed for
Environmental Science Honors participants. This course
provides opportunities for investigations related to an
approved upper level course (with concurrent enrollment) or
as a separate independent study. This course may be
repeated. (as needed)
4X97 Environmental Science Honors Research (variable credit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed for
Environmental Science Honors participants. Students
pursue a research topic under the direction of anEnvironmental Science faculty member, resulting in a final
paper and oral presentation to an appropriate audience.
This is an experience-enriched course and the capstone
course for Environmental Science. (as needed)
XX99 Special Topics (variable credit) Prerequisites: None. A
course of study offered occasionally to groups of students to
broaden the departmental curriculum, to meet student
demand, or to observe special events. May be repeated for
credit when topics vary. (by arrangement)
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Natural Science
This degree is based on a broad major in the sciences and is intended
for those students who plan a career in one of the interdisciplinary
areas of science, such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy,
paramedical services, meteorology, oceanography, health, etc. No
minor is required.
Requirements for the major, in addition to BS degree Core and
General Education requirements, follow the course descriptions.
Natural Science (NTSC)
4X96 Natural Science Honors Tutorial (variable credit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed for Natural
Science Honors participants. This course provides
opportunities for investigations related to an approved upper
level course (with concurrent enrollment) or as a separate
independent study. This course may be repeated. (as
needed)
4X97 Natural Science Honors Research (variable credit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed for Natural
Science Honors participants. Students pursue a research
topic under the direction of an appropriate Natural Science
faculty member ( i.e. from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental
Science, Geoscience, Mathematics, or Physics), resulting in
a final paper and oral presentation to an appropriate
audience. This is an experience-enriched course and the
capstone course for Natural Science. (as needed)
GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)
3310 Political and Cultural Geography (3-0) Cross-listed as PSC
3310. Prerequisites: None. Required for MS III majors.
Required for the MS I and MS II Social Studies teaching
field. A study of the reaction between human culture and its
environment, including urban growth, national development,
and influences of geography on history. Focus at local, state,
national, and global levels. (Fall)
3320 Physical Geography (3-0) Prerequisites: None. Required
for MS III majors. Required for the MS I and MS II Social
Studies teaching field. Advanced elective for Environmental
Science majors. A study of the spatial arrangement of the
earth's surface, including development of map reading skills;
investigation of varieties of climate, topography, resources,
and other physical features at local, state , national, and
global levels. (Spring)
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