An introduction to careers in the environmental and geosciences, with emphasis on student success and academic achievement. A weekend field trip may be required.

A field intensive course including hands-on projects to delineate spatial boundaries and describe ecological constructs (e.g. wetlands, water quality, soil properties, etc.) to support decision-making with regards to conservation, mitigation, land use, or restoration. One weekend field trip may be required.

Special studies and/or research in environmental science for individuals or small seminar groups. Course content to be arranged by student(s) and a supervising professor with approval of school dean. Independent study courses may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Additional information is available at the School of Science and Natural Resources.

Study of the fundamental concepts of environmental law and ethics. Course includes a survey of the field of environmental ethics and a discussion of ethical issues, a review of the basic legal systems and research techniques, state and federal environmental statutes and codes of conduct for environmental professionals Extensive use of case studies related to application of environmental law are used to illustrate ethical dilemmas and the approaches for resolving them.

A study of human impacts on the environment, with an emphasis on global sustainability issues including impact from technology, population growth, agricultural and land use, climate change, chemical use and pollution, and energy systems. The laboratory will focus on developing skills in modeling, site assessment, and resource management.

A systems approach addressing the factors that contribute to illness, injury, or death, and that affect the health status of individuals and populations. Topics include: environments within buildings, food sanitation, recreation facilities, personal services, and community noise and control. The laboratory emphasizes methods of measuring and evaluating environmental health risks as well as field experience.

A study of the fate and transport of chemicals in the hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, and the modern analytical techniques utilized by environmental chemists. The laboratory component is project based and will utilize modern analytical instrumentation and modeling approaches.

Students will design and complete a semester research project utilizing a variety of sampling techniques and laboratory methods appropriate to environmental research. Topics include project management, field study design, laboratory methods, and data interpretation.

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to earn credit while obtaining meaningful discipline-related work experience outside the classroom setting. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 45 hours in an approved work setting for each credit hour earned. Work hours and activities must be documented daily and approved by both the on-site supervisor and the instructor to receive credit. The course may be repeated for a maximum of four credits. 1-4

A systems approach addressing engineered systems and their environmental impacts in modern society. Students will describe and analyze the causes and consequences of air pollution and air pollution control, water pollution and water pollution control (point source and nonpoint source controls), waste treatment, wastewater treatment, drinking water treatment, soil remediation, modern landfills, and design criteria.

A study of the planet's climate forcing factors, long-term climate variability, and climate events in the past, which are key components in understanding present variability and making accurate future predictions.

Special studies and/or research in environmental science for individuals or small seminar groups. Course content to be arranged by student(s) and a supervising professor with approval of school dean. Independent study courses may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Additional infomation is available at the School of Science and Natural Resources office.

This is a practicum course in which students, under the guidance of a faculty mentor, conduct a scholarly project mutually agreed upon by the student and his/her faculty mentor.