Environmental Science

EVS 2893 C                                                                                                          3              (2/2)

Environmental Sampling and Analysis I with Lab

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all developmental course work in math, reading, and writing as indicated through placement testing.

Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE, LABR

This course covers methods of sampling soil, water and air for environmental contaminants.  Major contaminants of concern will be discussed, along with the routes by which contaminants enter the environment. Laboratory will mainly consist of field work and will involve choosing proper sampling sites, techniques necessary to acquire proper samples, and using technology for analysis, often right at the sample site.  A significant amount of time will be spent outdoors.  

EVS 1001 C                                                                                                          3              (2/2)

Introduction to Environmental Sustainability with Lab

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all developmental course work in math, reading, and writing as indicated through placement testing.

Satisfies Codes: BIOS, GENE, LABR

This course covers basic ecological principles and applies them to environmental problems facing humans and other species living on the earth. Varying definitions and approaches to sustainability will be addressed.  Case studies will be presented that demonstrate the complexity of environmental problems on a local, national, and global level.  Emphasis will be placed on the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to environmental problem-solving.