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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ENST)
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ENST
1101
- Environmental Problems and Policy
(ENVT)
(4.0 cr; fall, spring, every year)
An introduction to the ways in which state, national, and international political systems deal with environmental issues and goals. The development of environmental governance, the regulatory and economic tools of environmental policy, and the impact of institutions, culture, social movements, and historical development.
ENST
1201
- Mapping the Environment
(ENVT)
(4.0 cr; no elective cr for EnSt majors if credit has been received for Geol 2161; summer, offered periodically)
An intense immersion into the world of geographic information systems (GIS), with an emphasis on providing a foundation upon which future coursework and projects can be built. The first half of the course focuses on basic skills and functions; the second half is devoted to an environment-related mapping project.
ENST
2101
- Environmental Biology
(SCI-L)
(4.0 cr; credit will not be granted if credit has been received for Biol 2101; fall, every year)
Introduction to concepts in biodiversity, evolution, and ecology. Includes basic chemistry and concepts from cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics. A one-course gateway into upper division Biology courses normally requiring the Biol 1111-2101 sequence. (two 65-min lectures, one 180-min lab)
ENST
3001
- Water Resources Policy
(ENVT)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1101 or Pol 1201 or Pol 1401 or #; fall, odd years)
An examination of fundamental contemporary water resource challenges. Units on water quality (e.g., drinking water) and quantity (e.g., irrigated agriculture) encourage critical evaluation of local, national, and international water resources policy in the contexts of environmental quality, human health, and technology. (two 100 min discussions)
ENST
3101
- Industrial Ecology
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1101, 2101, Econ 1111, Geol 1101, Stat 1601, or #; no credit for students who have received cr for EnSt 4101; fall, even years)
Systems thinking in the context of industrial/environmental issues. Methods or frameworks including life cycle analysis and design for disassembly, guide an examination of product design, material choice, and flows of energy and resources into, through, and from industrial cycles.
ENST
3988
- Environmental Studies Pre-Internship Seminar
(1.0 cr; Prereq-1101; S-N only, fall, every year)
Preparation for the environmental studies internship, including attending and writing reflections on presentations by post-internship students, and developing ideas and opportunities for the ENST internship. Students should enroll in this course in fall of sophomore or junior year prior to completing the ENST internship.
ENST
3989
- Environmental Studies Post-Internship Seminar
(1.0 cr; Prereq-3988 or #; A-F only, fall, every year)
Culmination of the environmental studies internship. Includes preparing a final paper and delivering a public presentation on the internship experience. Assessment is based on the quality of the final products and on class participation.
ENST
3996
- Internship/Field Experience in Environmental Studies
(2.0 - 4.0 cr [max 4.0 cr]; Prereq-jr status or #, approved internship proposal; S-N only, fall, spring, summer, every year)
An educational experience in a work, research, and/or field setting that provides practical application of the student's theoretical classroom learning experiences. A written plan of work must be approved by the Environmental Studies Internship Coordinator before registration.
ENST
4901
- Senior Capstone Experience
(4.0 cr; Prereq-3989 or 3996, sr status or #; A-F only, spring, every year)
Students engage in an individual and/or group problem solving project on a multidisciplinary topic germane to Environmental Studies and present results in a public forum.
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