ENVS& 100Survey of Env Science5 CR NSCIF, W, Sp
Introduces the interdisciplinary field of environmental science. Students analyze
concepts and issues covering ecology, biodiversity, natural resources, toxicology,
population, climate change, and environmental justice. Explores solutions to human
impacts on Earth's systems.
ENVS 215Environmental Issues & Applications5 CR NSCI, NSLSp
Examines, analyzes, and solves problems stemming from many of today's most pressing
issues: natural resources, energy, toxic and hazardous compounds, and human population.
Uses a case study approach to investigate these issues with an emphasis on four overlapping
themes: climate change, environmental toxicology, conservation biology and restoration
ecology, and sustainability. Field trips may be required. Laboratory is included.
Lab hours are required for this course.
Prerequisites: ENGL& 101 or consent of instructor.
ENVS 288Cooperative Work Experience1 CR - 15 CR
Provides work-based learning experience in a specific program of study. Individualized
student outcomes are developed, focusing on behaviors that contribute to workplace
success.
Prerequisites: Instructor or Cooperative Education Coordinator permission Concurrent
requirements: COLL 289 or BUS 294 must be taken prior to or concurrent with this
course.
ENVS 299Independent Study1 CR - 10 CR
Offers individualized learning opportunities for knowledge or skill development. Content
and expectations are established between the student and instructor, and documented
in an Independent Study contract.
Prerequisites: By instructor permission only.
ENVS 440Environmental Issues5 CR NSCIW
An exploration of environmental issues and their effect on business, communities,
and consumers. Investigate how environmental pressures (e.g., sustainable development)
and environmental problems (e.g., global warming, air pollution, waste disposal) impact
corporate mission, competitive strategy, technological choices, product development
decisions, production processes, and corporate responsibility. Examine basic concepts
of ecology and environmental science as they relate to permitting and other business
decisions. Regulation and permitting pertaining to SEPA, NEPA, the Army Corps, archaeology,
and hydraulics will be studied from the perspective of local planning departments.
Case studies and student investigations will be used to build technical proficiencies.
Prerequisite: Any five-credit course with a lab from the Natural Science distribution
list.