Check out the courses available for Fall 2023! The Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies majors are interdisciplinary, which allows students to take courses across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Case studies are used to explore the complexity of a set of environmental issues from multiple perspectives. This course serves as the introductory course for both the Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors.
Required for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
An exploration of how to prepare for potential careers in environmental sciences, environmental studies, and sustainability. Opportunities such as internships, undergraduate research, and service learning will be discussed.
Required for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Food production is both central to our survival and one of the most important sources of impacts to our environment. Agriculture, as we practice it today, is responsible for habitat and biodiversity loss, greenhouse gas emissions, petroleum use, non-point source pollution, and uses twice as much water as all other human activities combined. Within this context, this course examines the nature of food production globally and the potential for sustainable practices to mitigate its environmental impacts.
Fulfills ENVS 350 requirement
An exploration of how some communities defined by race, gender, ethnicity, class, country of origin, occupation, geography, language, religion, etc. bear a disproportionate share of negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental, and commercial operations or policies. Notes: Offered in fall of even years. Prerequisites: ANTH 201 or consent of the instructor; or graduate status.
Fulfills Environmental Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
An examination of core concepts in biology that focuses on the molecular basis of life, genetic principles, and fundamental cellular processes that underlie all forms of life and all levels of biological organization. Co-requisite: BIOL 222 or BIOL 270. Notes: Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
Required for Environmental Science
An introduction to ecological concepts, the theory of evolution, and the diversity, structure, and function of microbes, plants, and animals. Co-requisite: BIOL 223 or BIOL 271. Notes: Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
Required for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
The application of scientific method to investigations in biology, including hypothesis formulation, experimental design, data analysis, and report preparation. Notes: Lab Fee: $50. Intensive Writing course. Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; WRIT 101; CHEM 105; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all 200-level BIOL courses taken and a minimum grade of C- or S in CHEM 105 and WRIT 101.
Recommended for Environmental Science
An overview of the evolutionary history of mammals and their interactions with other organisms and the environment with an emphasis on southeastern North America. Prerequisite: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; CHEM 105; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all 200-level BIOL courses taken and a minimum grade of C- or S in CHEM 105. Sophomore or higher standing. Notes: Class enrollment is limited to 24 students due to standard seating in a lab classroom. Offered in fall.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
A comparison of representatives of the major animal phyla with emphasis on anatomy, physiology, lifestyle and life history. Prerequisite: BIOL 220, 221, 222 or BIOL 270, and 223 or BIOL 271; CHEM 105; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all 200-level BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Previously offered as BIOL 206. Lab fee $55
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
This course is the study of utilization of plants by people. The content will focus on economic plants; describing the cultural uses of plants, explaining the origin of specific useful plants, and developing strategies for the sustainable use of plant resources. Prerequisite: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; CHEM 105; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with a MATH 150 or 151 prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all of the listed BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105. Notes: Lab fee: $40.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
An introductory survey of microbial activities, environment, diversity and economic importance. Bacterial and viral activities are emphasized. Prerequisites: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; CHEM 105; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all 200-level BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105. Notes: Lab Fee: $75. Offered in fall and spring.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
An in-depth study of cellular structure, function and chemical composition. The laboratory seeks to develop skills in standard laboratory techniques in cellular, molecular, physiological and environmental studies. Prerequisites: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; CHEM 105; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all 200-level BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105. Notes: Lab Fee: $75. Offered in fall and spring.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
A study of the principles of genetics with an emphasis on human genetics. Topics to be covered include: modes of inheritance, the human genome, medical genetics, and genetics ethics. Prerequisite: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; CHEM 105; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all 200-level BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105. Notes: Students may not get course credit for both BIOL 316 and BIOL 317.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
A study of the historical and contemporary aspects of the science of heredity including patterns and modes of inheritance, fundamental aspects of molecular genetics, and recent advances in the genetics field. The laboratory aims to provide hands-on experience in Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; CHEM 105; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all 200-level BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105. Notes: Lab Fee: $75. Offered in fall. Students may not get course credit for both BIOL 316 and BIOL 317.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
BIOL 320 is an in-depth study of cellular structure, function and chemical composition. Prerequisite: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; CHEM 105; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with a MATH 150 or 151 prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all of the listed BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105. Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
A study of the pattern of relationships between organisms and their environment including principles applicable to populations, communities, ecosystems, landscapes, and the biosphere. Notes: Lab Fee: $50. Offered in fall. Prerequisites: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; BIOL 300; CHEM 105 and 108; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with a MATH 150 or 151 prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all of the listed BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105 and 108.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
An introductory chemistry course for those who intend to major in the sciences. Four lecture hours and one recitation per week. Restricted to BIOL, CHEM, CSCI, ENSC, or NUTR majors. Notes: Lab Fee: $10. Offered in fall, spring and summer. Restricted to BIOL, CHEM, CSCI, ENSC, EXSC, or NUTR majors. Prerequisites: Department Placement into CHEM105 or completion of CHEM104 with a grade of C or above.
Required for Environmental Science; Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Studies
A study of the nomenclature, structure, physical properties, and reactions of several important classes of organic compounds. Notes: Offered in fall, spring, and summer. Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 301 and 310. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better will be required in CHEM 105.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
A course in chemical hygiene and safety. Topics covered include chemical storage, chemical hygiene plans, labeling, response procedures, MSDS's, clean-up techniques, right-to-know requirements, TLV's, chemical hazards, and lab safety procedures. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: C or better in each of the following: CHEM 105, 108.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
A calculus-based study of the theoretical foundations of chemistry. Notes: Offered in fall. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in all of the following:MATH 202, CHEM313, and PHYS 202 or PHYS 212. Corequisites: CHEM 409.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
A study of the structure, chemistry and macromolecular interactions of biochemical systems; enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, bioenergetics, intermediary metabolism, principles of biochemical techniques and molecular genetics. Notes: Offered in fall. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHEM 302 and CHEM 304, and EITHER BIOL 203 and 204 OR BIOL 220 and 222. Corequisites: CHEM525.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Designed for non-business majors, the course uses basic economic concepts to explore a variety of current issues. Topics such as unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare and pollution might be discussed along with the constitutional foundation of the U.S. economy.
Fulfills Economics requirement for Environmental Studies; Fulfills Environmental Elective for Environmental Science
The economic behavior of individual decision-making units in society with development of the concepts of consumer choice and business firm behavior under different market conditions.
Fulfills Economics requirement for Environmental Studies; Fulfills Environmental Elective for Environmental Science
Microeconomic analysis of governmental activity, taxation and welfare implications. Prerequisites: ECON 215 or ECON 103. All ECON courses numbered above 299 have a prerequisite of junior status, an overall GPA of at least 2.00 and a C- or better in HMXP 102.
Fulfills Environmental Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Human adjustment to the physical environment. The geographic factors in the distribution of population and the growth of civilization. Notes: Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
Fulfills Geography requirement for Environmental Studies; Fulfills Environmental Elective for Environmental Science
Course discusses solving problems with spatial analysis by using geographic information systems, a powerful technology that combine layers of data in a computerized environment, creating and analyzing maps in which patterns and processes are superimposed. Notes: Lab Fee: $50. Prerequisites: GEOG 101, sophomore status, or permission of the instructor.
Fulfills Geospatial Methods requirement for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
An introduction to the major geologic processes which shape the earth. Notes: A student may not receive credit for GEOL 110 and 101, 102, or 120. Offered in fall, spring and summer. Corequisites: GEOL 113.
Required for Environmental Science; Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Studies
A study of the origin and evolution of the earth's crust, its major features and its occupants. Notes: Offered in fall.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
An examination of the major features of the ocean and the chemical and geologic processes responsible for them.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
A comprehensive overview of dinosaurs including their biology, behavior, ecology, evolution, and extinction, including a history discovery. With dinosaurs as focal point, this course serves as an introduction to science and the scientific method, specifically how hypotheses are formulated and tested.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
An environmentally based overview of the basic principles controlling the hydrologic cycle and the occurrence and movement of groundwater in a variety of geologic settings. Notes: Lab Fee: $40. Offered variable times. Prerequisites: CHEM 105 and GEOL 101 or GEOL 110.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
A survey of 3 billion years of life on Earth, with a focus on how biological, geological, and astronomical processes shaped living systems through time. Prerequisites: Any geology or biology class, or permission of instructor.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
In-depth consideration of a specific topic of particular concern within history. May be offered under various topics. Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Offered variable times. Prerequisite for all 300 and 500 level courses in History: Sophomore status or permission of department Chair.
Fulfills Environmental Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
The study of algebraic and trigonometric skills needed for single variable calculus. Topics include equations, graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry. Notes: Lab Fee: $15. Credit will not be allowed for MATH 101 and MATH 104. Offered in fall, spring, and as needed in summer. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on Mathematics placement exam or a C- or better in MATH 151.
Fulfills Math requirement for Environmental Science; Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Studies
A study of the algebraic skills needed to perform computations in applied settings. Topics include: equations, inequalities, functions, graphs, and financial mathematics. Notes: Lab Fee: $15. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on Mathematics placement exam.
Fulfills Math requirement for Environmental Science; Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Studies
Elementary topics in probability and statistics, including descriptive statistics, binomial and normal distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing (including Chi-square tests), simple linear regression and correlation, and the examination of published research. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall, spring, and periodically in summer. Prerequisites: 3 hours of MATH credit with a grade of C- or better.
Fulfills Quantitative Methods requirement for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
An introduction to the calculus of one variable and techniques used to solve problems in a variety of disciplines. The course will provide prerequisite material for a continued study of calculus and other mathematics. Topics will include: limits, continuity, the definition of the derivative, techniques of differentiation, graphing, maximum/minimum, related rate problems, definite integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, logarithmic functions, exponential functions, and other transcendental functions. Notes: Lab Fee: $15. Credit will not be allowed for MATH 105 and MATH 201. Offered in fall, spring and as needed in summer. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in MATH 101 or satisfactory score on Mathematics Department Placement Test. Corequisites: Math 104. A grade of C- or better in MATH 101, or a satisfactory score on the trigonometry portion of the Mathematics Department Placement Test, replaces this corequisite.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
A continuation of the calculus in one variable. Methods from calculus I, in addition to new techniques, will be applied to the study of integration, differential equations, sequences and series. Applications will be given in a variety of disciplines. The course will provide prerequisite material for a continued study in both mathematical topics and related scientific disciplines. Specific topics include: applications of integration, techniques of integration, improper integrals, sequences, series, power series, elementary differential equations, conic sections, and polar coordinates. Notes: Offered in fall, spring and as needed in summer. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in MATH 201.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Introduction to various numeration systems, including binary and hexadecimal; elementary set theory, logic and combinatorics; recursion, mathematical induction, elementary matrix operations and Boolean algebra. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: MATH 101, MATH 151, or MATH 201; and CSCI 151 or CSCI 207
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Matrices and the solution of systems of linear equations; elementary theory of vector spaces and linear transformations; determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Graphing calculators and/or Mathematica will be utilized. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: MATH 201. Corequisites: MAED 200 (may be taken as a corequisite or prerequisite).
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Techniques from the calculus of one variable and new techniques will be applied to the study of vectors and functions of multiple variables. Applications will be given in a variety of disciplines. Specific topics include: vectors in two and three dimensions, calculus of vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, applications of partial derivatives, multiple integration, and vector analysis. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in MATH 202 or MATH 202H. Corequisites: MAED 200 (can be taken as a corequisite or prerequisite).
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
A survey of common statistical methods including: data organization and summary; probability & common probability models used in statistical analysis; point estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for one- and two-sample problems; simple linear regression and correlation; introduction to categorical data analysis; use of commercial grade statistical software (e.g., SAS). Notes: Offered in fall. Prerequisites: MATH 202.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Applications of counting methods to mathematical modeling and problem solving, standard topics in graph theory including: general structures, connectivity, colorings and cliques. Notes: Offered in spring. Prerequisites: MATH 300 or permission of department chair.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Statistical methods studied in introductory statistics will be extended to the analysis of more complex models/designs. Applications will include examination of data associated with the biological and health sciences. Topics include multiple regression, multinomial experiments, contingency tables, analysis of variance, and nonparametric procedures. The statistical package SAS will be utilized. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall. Prerequisites: MATH141, MATH341, or equivalent experiences in undergraduate programs for graduate students.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Basic nutrition concepts applied to the needs of individuals, families and communities. Notes: Lab Fee: $10. Offered in fall, spring and summer.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Basic principles of human nutrition. Emphasis is placed on the nutrient requirements and the role of nutrition in overall health. The importance of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention will be discussed in relation to personal health choices and with applications for students contemplating careers in nutrition, dietetics, or other science fields. Notes: This course is for Human Nutrition majors, Exercise Science majors, or other Science majors such as Biology or Chemistry. Offered fall, spring, and summer.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Introduction to nutrition and general health assessment in clinical, outpatient and community environment(s). Prerequisite: NUTR 221 or 223. Notes: Offered in fall. Lab fee: $25.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Basic principles of food technology and nutrient composition of foods. Notes: Offered in fall, and spring. Prerequisites: NUTR 221 or 223; either may also be taken as a co-requisite. Corequisites: NUTR 232.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Science of nutrition, including the ingestion and digestion of food, the absorption, transport, and metabolism of macronutrients, energy balance and bodyweight regulation, and relationships to health and risk of disease. Prerequisites: NUTR 221 or 223, and CHEM 101 or CHEM 104 or CHEM 105. Notes: Offered fall, spring, and summer.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Systems approach to foodservice, menu engineering, history and types of foodservice operations. Notes: Offered in fall. Lab Fee: $45. Prerequisites: NUTR 221 or 223, 231, and 232 with a grade of C- or higher.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Nutrient utilization and requirements in human beings throughout the life cycle. Notes: Offered in summer and fall. Prerequisites: NUTR 321 with a grade of C or higher.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Nutritional studies of groups and community resources and programs providing nutritional services. Cultural diversity and how food choices are impacted by religion, health beliefs economics and social-cultural norms. Prerequisites: NUTR 380, NUTR 427 (grade of C- or higher). NUTR 427 may be taken as a corequisite. Notes: Offered in fall. Lab Fee: $50.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Basic concepts and principles of physics, including mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Notes: A student may not receive credit for both PHYS 201 and 211 and for both PHYS 202 and 212. Offered in fall. Prerequisites: Completion of General Education Quantitative Skills requirement with a grade of C or above.
Fulfills Physics requirement for Environmental Science; Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Studies
A calculus-based introductory physics course primarily intended for students in the physical and mathematical sciences. The course is three lecture hours, three lab hours, and one recitation hour.The course covers mechanics, wave motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics and some modern physics. Notes: A student may not receive credit for both PHYS 201 and 211 and for both PHYS 202 and 212. Offered in fall. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MATH 201.
Fulfills Physics requirement for Environmental Science; Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Studies
n introductory modern physics course covering relativity, early quantum theory and basic quantum mechanics with selected applications to atomic, nuclear, solid state, and particle physics. Notes: Offered as needed. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHYS 212 or PHYS 202.
Fulfills Science/Math Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
National governmental institutions and the political processes which shape public policy. Meets state requirements for course on the U.S. Constitution. Notes: Offered in fall, spring and summer.
Required for Environmental Studies
Introduction to methodology, the research process, the relationship of theory to research and the conduct of research involving research techniques and simple numerical analysis. Participation in conducting telephone surveys is required. Lab Fee: $50.
Fulfills Quantitative Methods requirement for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Topics to be chosen by the instructor. Notes: May be retaken for additional credit.
Fulfills Environmental Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Study of descriptive and inferential statistics as they apply to the behavioral sciences. Notes: Offered in fall, spring and summer. Lab Fee: $40. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 with a grade of C- or higher, and General Education Quantitative Skills requirement.
Fulfills Quantitative Methods requirement for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Study of modern self-conception from naturalistic, environmental perspective. Notes: Offered in fall. Prerequisites: PSYC 101.
Fulfills Environmental Elective for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
An applied quantitative methods course intended for business and related majors. Topics cover exploratory data analysis and data visualization, introduction to probability theory, sampling and sampling distributions, foundations of inferential statistics, and use of Microsoft Excel tools for data analysis. Notes: Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisites: A C- or better in MATH 151, 101, 105, or 201. Corequisite: CSCI 101B or 101E or 151.
Fulfills Quantitative Methods requirement for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
