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EVS-114 Environmental Studies I, 4 cr.
Environmental Studies I is an introduction to ecology and
environmental science. This course acquaints the student with
the relationship between humans and their environment and the
environmental problems that often develop because of this
relationship. Topics covered include concepts of ecology,
population dynamics, human ecology and environmental law.
Lecture and laboratory.
(Formerly EV-114A)
EVS-124 Environmental Studies II, 4 cr.
Environmental Studies II is an introduction to the study of
global resources management and the analysis and control of
environmental pollution. This course acquaints the student with
the fundamentals of resource management and the physical,
chemical, and biological analysis of pollutants that contaminate
the Earth’s biosphere. Topics covered include global resources,
resource management, environmental pollution and pollution
control. Lecture and laboratory.
(Formerly EV-124A)
EVS-203 Environmental Seminar I, 1 cr.
Environmental Seminar I is an opportunity for career exploration
and development of job seeking skills. Emphasis is placed on
familiarization of environmental and conservation agencies,
resume' preparation, and job seeking skills including
preparation of job correspondence and application forms, and
participation in job interviews.
(Formerly EV-203A)
EVS-204 Environmental Seminar II, 1 cr.
Environmental Seminar II is an opportunity to prepare for
participation in cooperative education and to develop a
presentation to be made in a seminar format. Emphasis is placed
on continued development of job seeking skills, preparation for
the Environmental Studies Practicum, and the skills needed to
prepare and make a presentation addressing a current
environmental topic.
(Formerly EV-204A)
EVS-234 Introduction to Environmental
Technology, 4 cr.
Introduction to Environmental Technology places an emphasis
placed on the recognition, inventory, and evaluation of
environmental pollutants. Attention is given to the sources and
types of environmental pollutants and the problems that they
create. Topics covered include environmental impact, air
pollution, water pollution, and hazardous materials.
(Formerly EV-234A)
EVS-244 Environmental Technology
Techniques, 4 cr.
Environmental Technology Techniques places an emphasis on the
problems associated with environmental pollution and the
techniques available to monitor, document, and control
environmental pollution. Attention is given to those
environmental problems that may cause sickness or impaired
health in humans. Topics covered include environmental
regulations, environmental safety, control of pollutants, and
waste management.
(Formerly EV-244A)
EVS-254 Introduction to Natural
Resources Management, 4 cr.
Introduction to Natural Resources Management places an emphasis
on the recognition, inventory, and conservation of natural
resources. Attention is given to the distribution and
availability of natural resources and the limitations associated
with their usage. Topics covered include management of natural
resources, hydrospheric resources, lithospheric resources, and
atmospheric resources. Lecture and laboratory.
(Formerly EV-254A)
EVS-264 Natural Resources Management
Techniques, 4 cr.
Natural Resources Management Techniques places an emphasis on
the problems associated with the usage of natural resources and
the techniques available to evaluate, develop, and manage
natural resources. Attention is given to renewable resources
and the management techniques that can be utilized to best
conserve these resources. Topics covered include wildlife
management, forest and recreational land management,
agricultural and rangeland management, and fisheries
management.
(Formerly EV-264A)
EVS-941 Practicum, 4 cr.
Environmental Studies Practicum is an opportunity for students
to gain hands-on experience in a field and/or laboratory setting
through a cooperative education agreement between the college
and the sponsoring agency, business, or individual. The
practicum is meant to be an actual job situation in
environmental technology or natural resources management.
(Formerly EV-274A) |
