Environmental Science (ENSC)

ENSC 3401 Environmental Sciences

An interdisciplinary course including the following topics: ecosystems, population dynamics, flow of energy, solid wastes, control of weeds and pests, environment and human health and anthropogenic effects on the environment. Lab fee: $27.25 (Cross-listed with BIOL 3401)

Prerequisites: Eight hours of major's biology or permission of instructor.

ENSC 4170 Senior Seminar

A discussion of research and current topics in environmental sciences. Required of environmental sciences minors in their senior year.

ENSC 4173 Undergraduate Research

A course adapted to the study of special topics in environmental sciences. For advanced students capable of developing a problem independently through conference and activities directed by the instructor. Problem is chosen by the student with approval of the instructor prior to registration. Lab fee: $27.25.

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

ENSC 4273 Undergraduate Research

A course adapted to the study of special topics in environmental sciences. For advanced students capable of developing a problem independently through conference and activities directed by the instructor. Problem is chosen by the student with approval of the instructor prior to registration. Lab fee: $27.25.

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

ENSC 4373 Undergraduate Research

A course adapted to the study of special topics in environmental sciences. For advanced students capable of developing a problem independently through conference and activities directed by the instructor. Problem is chosen by the student with approval of the instructor prior to registration. Lab fee: $27.25.

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

ENSC 4420 Environmental Microbiology

An overview of the relationship between microbial metabolism, physiology, and the environment. The application of modern microbiological concepts to address and solve current environmental problems is emphasized. Topics include air, water and soil microbiology, geochemical activities of microbes, biotransformations, pollution, pollution abatement using microbes. Lab fee: $27.25. (Cross-listed with BIOL 4420/5420)

Prerequisites: BIOL 2421 or permission of instructor.

ENSC 4473 Undergraduate Research

A course adapted to the study of special topics in environmental sciences. For advanced students capable of developing a problem independently through conference and activities directed by the instructor. Problem is chosen by the student with approval of the instructor prior to registration. Lab fee: $27.25.

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.