Environmental Science (ENSCI)

Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.

Overview of Environmental Science curriculum and discussion of professional opportunities. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Cross-listed with BIOL 2010/ ENVS 2010).
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.

Discussion of current and emerging environmental issues such as human population growth, energy use, loss of biodiversity, water resources, and climate change. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.

Prereq: Environmental Science Undergraduate Majors
Exploration of specific environmental and sustainability issues; designed to complement ENSCI 2010. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.

Continued exploration of specific environmental science issues developed in ENSCI 2020. Topics may vary in different years. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Cross-listed with AGRON 2500/ ENVS 2500/ NREM 2500).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

The distribution, origins and functions of the earth's physical systems and the spatial relationship between human activity and the natural world. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Cross-listed with BIOL 2510).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Principles of Biology from the level of macromolecules to the biosphere. Biological processes that affect environmental systems: including metabolism, energy pathways, biochemical reactions in cells, plant and microbial structure and function, element and water cycles. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Cross-listed with AGRON 2700).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.

Concepts and tools for acquiring, managing, analyzing, and displaying geographic information, including GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and cartography. Focus on applications in biological, ecological, environmental, and agricultural sciences. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Cross-listed with AGRON 3180/ BIOL 3180/ NREM 3180).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: 12 credits in AGRON, BIOL, CHEM, ENSCI, FOR, GEOL, NREM, or WFCE
Biological and physical processes affecting material and energy flows in natural and managed ecosystems. Understanding and predicting climate and management impacts on ecosystem services and sustainability. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Cross-listed with BIOL 3190/ ENVS 3190).
Credits: 3.

Prereq: ENSCI 3120; junior classification
Systems approach to the analysis and modeling of material and energy flows in natural and managed environmental systems and the primary environmental factors controlling these systems. Applications in hydrology, biogeochemistry, and population dynamics. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Supervised off-campus work experience in the field of environmental science. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Practical experience in an approved setting such as a research laboratory, government office, or private office. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

(Dual-listed with WFCE 5180/ ENSCI 5180). (Cross-listed with WFCE 4180).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.

Prereq: WFCE 4860
Biological, chemical, physical, and geological processes that determine the structure and function of flowing water ecosystems. Current ecological theories as well as applications to stream management for water quality and fisheries. Offered odd-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Dual-listed with ENSCI 5830). (Cross-listed with BIOL 4830/ GEOL 4830).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: Combined 12 credits in biology, chemistry, and physics
An exploration of biological, physical and geochemical impacts on the structure and function of ecosystems from local to global scales. Emphasis on the cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and metals, and how these have been impacted by human activity. Topics may include biological feedbacks to climate change, microbial physiology and redox reactions, plant/soil feedbacks, terrestrial/aquatic linkages, early Earth processes and the origins of life. Offered odd-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Permission of Instructor; Membership in the University Honors Program
Permission of instructor and approval of Environmental Science coordinator. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Extended field trips to study environmental topics in varied locations. Location and duration of trips will vary. Trip expenses paid by students. Check with department for current offerings.

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Extended field trips to study environmental topics in varied locations. Location and duration of trips will vary. Trip expenses paid by students. Check with department for current offerings.

Credits: Required. Repeatable.

Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register prior to commencing each work period. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

(Dual-listed with WFCE 4180/ ENSCI 4180). (Cross-listed with WFCE 5180).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.

Prereq: WFCE 4860; or Graduate Standing
Biological, chemical, physical, and geological processes that determine the structure and function of flowing water ecosystems. Current ecological theories as well as applications to stream management for water quality and fisheries. Offered odd-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Dual-listed with BIOL 4830/ENSCI 4830/GEOL 4830).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
An exploration of biological, physical and geochemical impacts on the structure and function of ecosystems from local to global scales. Emphasis on the cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and metals, and how these have been impacted by human activity. Topics may include biological feedbacks to climate change, microbial physiology and redox reactions, plant/soil feedbacks, terrestrial/aquatic linkages, early Earth processes and the origins of life. Offered odd-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Literature reviews and conference in accordance with needs and interest of the student. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Creative component for nonthesis master of science degree. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

(Cross-listed with AGRON 6650).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Application of geographic principles and geospatial technologies to study soil landscapes. Emphasis on detecting spatial patterns for research planning and answering research questions. Hands-on activities include designing sampling strategies, management of large spatial data sets, and spatial modelling. Prior GIS and soil science experience recommended. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.

Reports and discussion of recent research and literature. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Department Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)