Course Descriptions

Environmental Science (ENV)

ENV 220 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS (3 cr.)––Studies the relationship of man to his environment; ecological principles, population dynamics, topics of current importance including air, water, and noise pollution; poisoning and toxicity, radiation, conservation and management of natural resources.  Lecture 3 hours per week.
 
ENV 221 NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (4 cr.)––Examines environmental aspects of mining and petroleum exploration, management of forest resources, surface and groundwater resource management and alternative energy systems. Familiarizes students with the regulatory environment in mining and exploration and examines case histories of reclamation and remediation projects in both hard rock and fossil fuels. Includes applications such as high yield forestry and renewable energy and examines in light of global sustainability issues and changing economics of oil. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

 

ENV 227 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (2-3 cr.)   Introduces environmental law including the history of environmental laws, the National Environment Policy Act, state environmental acts, hazardous wastes, endangered species, pollution, and surface mine reclamation.  Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

 

ENV 231 ENVIRONMENTAL CODES I (3 cr.)   Introduces the regulations, their intent, interpretation of the RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY LIABILITY ACT (RCRA) and the COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) and similar environmental legislation.  Studies their impact on industry.  Lecture 3 hours per week.