Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
(College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences)
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers the following programs:
- Environmental Science (also listed in Department of Biology)
- Earth Science
- Earth Science-Teaching
- Environmental Resource Management (also listed in Department of Geography, Department of Biology, and Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services)
- Environmental Science
- Air Quality
- Astronomy
- Earth Science
- Earth Science-Teaching
- Environmental Assessment
- Environmental Earth Science
- Geology
- Hydrology
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences encompasses five curricular disciplines: astronomy, meteorology, geology, earth science education and environmental science.
Major programs are offered in two baccalaureate areas:
- Bachelor of Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts
The B.A. degree in Earth Science is designed as a broad liberal arts major that can build a strong foundation for a variety of career plans. It also provides supportive background and additional career options as a second major for students majoring in other disciplines such as mathematics, computer science, technology, anthropology, geography, biology, chemistry or related areas. The B.A. degree in Earth Science-Teaching is designed to prepare secondary Earth Science teachers. The B.A. degree in Environmental Science will provide students with the tools necessary to assess and evaluate environmental issues in various fields including air quality, hydrology and geoscience.
Bachelor of Sciences Degree Programs
Environmental Science Major
The B.S. Environmental Science program will include two curricular paths for students, one with a life science emphasis and the other with an earth science emphasis. The program will enable students to prepare for a graduate program in the environmental sciences or to directly enter industry in the public or private sector. All students will have a common core of courses providing a foundation in biology and geosciences, and will also be required to take part in a capstone research project.*
For students pursuing the B.S. Environmental Science major, the Department of Biology will waive BIOL 2052 as a prerequisite for BIOL 3000-level courses.
For students pursuing the B.S. Environmental Science major, the Department of Biology will waive BIOL 3140 as a prerequisite for BIOL 4000-level courses.
A student with a major in the interdisciplinary B.S. Environmental Science: Environmental Life Science Track may not also declare a major or minor in biology.
| Required Core | ||
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| BIOL 3100 | Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science | 3 |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry | 5-8 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | ||
or CHEM 1130 | General Chemistry I-II | |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I | 4 |
| BIOL 3190 | Undergraduate Research in Biology | 3 |
| or EARTHSCI 4400 | Undergraduate Research in Earth and Environmental Science | |
| Choose one of the following tracks outlined below: | 33 | |
Environmental Life Sciences Track | ||
Environmental Earth Science Track | ||
| Total Hours | 62-65 | |
| Environmental Life Sciences Track | ||
| Required: | ||
| BIOL 4157/5157 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| BIOL 4168/5168 | Ecology | 4 |
| Electives: | 26 | |
| Pick courses from each of the three categories (A, B, & C) to accumulate to a minimum of 26 hours. | ||
| Category A - Content Policy Related Courses (select a minimum of 2 courses) | ||
| Wildlife Ecology and Management | ||
| Biodiversity Conservation Policy | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Restoration Ecology | ||
| Category B - Content Biology Related Courses (select a minimum of 2 courses) | ||
| Plants of North America | ||
| Plant Diversity and Evolution | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Entomology | ||
| Mammalogy | ||
| Category C - Cognates (select a minimum of 2 courses) | ||
| Applied Organic and Biochemistry | ||
or CHEM 2210 | Organic Chemistry I | |
| Earth History | ||
| Meteorology | ||
| Air Quality | ||
| Sedimentary Geology | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Oceanography | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Environmental Hydrology | ||
| Hydrogeology | ||
| Field and Laboratory Methods in Hydrology | ||
| Modern Climate Change: Evidence and Predictions | ||
| Environmental Geography: Variable Topic ** | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Geographic Information Systems II | ||
| Soils and Landscapes | ||
| Rivers | ||
| The Ice Age ** | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
| Environmental Earth Science Track | ||
| Required: | ||
| EARTHSCI 3230/5230 | Air Quality | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3345/5345 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 3350/5350 | Environmental Hydrology | 3 |
| Electives: | 23 | |
| Pick courses from each of the Categories (A & B) to accumulate a minimum of 23 hours | ||
| Category A - Physical Environment Relate Courses (select a minimum of 4 courses) | ||
| Earth History | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Earth Science | ||
| Meteorology | ||
| Air Quality Modeling | ||
| Measurement and Analysis of Air Quality | ||
| Earth Materials | ||
| Sedimentary Geology | ||
| Paleoclimatology | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Oceanography | ||
| Hydrogeology | ||
| Field and Laboratory Methods in Hydrology | ||
| Category B - Cognates (select a minimum of 2 courses) | ||
| Plants of North America | ||
| Plant Diversity and Evolution | ||
| Entomology | ||
| Wildlife Ecology and Management | ||
| Biodiversity Conservation Policy | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Mammalogy | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Restoration Ecology | ||
| Applied Organic and Biochemistry | ||
or CHEM 2210 | Organic Chemistry I | |
| Modern Climate Change: Evidence and Predictions | ||
| Environmental Geography: Variable Topic ** | ||
| Soils and Landscapes | ||
| Geographic Information Systems II | ||
| Rivers | ||
| The Ice Age ** | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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Students must receive a grade of C- (1.67) or higher in courses that are applied to their major. Prior to enrollment in a course, all prerequisites must be completed with a C- (1.67) or higher.
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These courses have additional prerequisites as follows:
GEOG 3220 has a prerequisite of GEOG 1120 or GEOG 1210 or GEOG 2210 or GEOG 1110 or consent of instructor.
GEOG 4240/5240 has prerequisite of GEOG 1210; GEOG 2210; EARTHSCI 1300.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs
Earth Science Major
The Earth Science major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
| Required | ||
| Earth Science: | ||
| EARTHSCI 1100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1110 | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1320 | Earth History | 4 |
| Experiential Learning Requirement (2 hours from the following): | 2 | |
| Field Studies in ____________ | ||
| Internship | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Earth and Environmental Science | ||
Or an experience approved by the department | ||
| Mathematics: | 4 | |
| Precalculus | ||
or MATH 1420 | Calculus I | |
| Electives in Earth Science (3000/4000 EARTHSCI courses must include at least one course from each of astronomy, geology, and meteorology) | 16 | |
| Cognates - choose one of the following two options: | 5 or 8 | |
| Option 1 Chemistry (5 hours) | ||
| General Chemistry I-II | ||
| OR | ||
| Option 2 Chemistry/Physics (8 hours) | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
and one of the following: | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Physics I for Science and Engineering | ||
| Option 1 total hours 42 | ||
| Option 2 total hours 45 | ||
| Total Hours | 42-45 | |
Earth Science Major-Teaching
The Earth Science-Teaching major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Education Requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
This major leads to endorsement #153: 5-12 Earth Science.
| Required | ||
| Science and Science Education: | ||
| SCI ED 3300/5300 | Orientation to Science Teaching | 4 |
| TEACHING 3129 | Secondary and Special-Area Classroom Management | 1 |
| SCI ED 4800/5800 | Methods for Teaching Secondary Science or MTSS | 3 |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry: | ||
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Earth Science: | ||
| EARTHSCI 1100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1110 | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1210 | Elements of Weather Laboratory | 1 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1320 | Earth History | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3210/5210 | Meteorology | 4 |
| Physics: | ||
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I | 4 |
| Electives in earth science: 3000/4000-level courses * | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 50 | |
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Excluding the following Courses: EARTHSCI 3186/4186/5186 "Studies in", EARTHSCI 3420/5420, EARTHSCI 3430, EARTHSCI 4198 "Independent Study".
Environmental Resource Management Major
The Environmental Resource Management major is aimed at students searching for career options in the broadly-defined 'outdoor environment' that are related to natural resources, environmental systems, and sustainable development. This program will prepare students for careers in the environmental and human management of public and private spaces across differing categories of environmental systems - from public parks and lands to conservancy units managed by governmental and other non-profit agencies and organizations. This program aims to serve those students who do not wish to pursue careers as environmental scientists per se from more tightly focused 'environmental science' programs.
- STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE CORE REQUIREMENTS (31 HOURS) AND MAY CHOOSE ONLY ONE OF THE FOUR SPECIALIZATION TRACKS (30-32 HOURS).
- Each track is composed of clusters of courses with a specific concentration, each of which has a separate hourly requirement.
- For purposes of this degree program, those prerequisite courses required by BIOL, EARTHSCI, GEOG, and RTNL for mid/upper-level courses in each Track THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE CORE REQUIREMENTS will normally be waived by the appropriate departments.
- The separate tracks allow students to specialize in the area of most general interest while the primary & secondary foci within each track make sure students also are exposed to a wide range of important auxiliary coursework.
- A student with a major in the interdisciplinary B.A. Environmental Resource Management: Ecosystems Track may not declare another major or minor in biology.
- By permission of the Provost’s Office, students enrolled in the B.A. Environmental Resource Management major will be considered majors in all four of the participating departments.
| Core Requirements | ||
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| BIOL 3100 | Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science * | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
or | ||
| Planet Earth and Planet Earth Laboratory | ||
| EARTHSCI 3330/5330 | Geomorphology | 4 |
| GEOG 2260 | Environmental Resource Management | 3 |
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| RTNL 4320 | Financial Resource Management in Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership | 3 |
| HIST 4170/5170 | U.S. Environmental History | 3 |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
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For students pursuing the Environmental Resource Management B.A. degree, the Department of Biology will waive the BIOL 2052 and CHEM 1120 prerequisites for enrollment into BIOL 3100.
Encouraged Certificates: Certificate programs that are appropriate to couple with the ERM major and help to expand specific, relevant experiences for students.
- GIS & Cartography (Department of Geography)
- Sustainability (Interdisciplinary)
- Outdoor Recreation (Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services)
- Tourism (Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services)
- Nonprofit Management Certificate (Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services)
- Environmental Health Certificate (Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services)
- Public History (Department of History)
Ecosystems Track
A total of 31-32 hours are needed for this track. There are 11-12 hours of required courses. In addition, student select courses from all three elective categories (A, B, & C) to accumulate to a minimum of 20 hours. At least one course must be taken from each elective category.
| Required | ||
| BIOL 4168/5168 | Ecology ** | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II § | 4 |
| MATH 1140 | Precalculus | 3-4 |
| or STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | |
| Electives: | 20 | |
| Category A - Content Management Related Courses (pick at least 1 course) | ||
| Wildlife Ecology and Management ** | ||
| Biodiversity Conservation Policy ** | ||
| Conservation Biology ** | ||
| Restoration Ecology ** | ||
| Category B - Content Related Courses (pick at least 1 course) | ||
| Plants of North America | ||
| Field Zoology of Vertebrates * | ||
| Entomology * | ||
| Biostatistics ** | ||
| Mammalogy ** | ||
| Developmental Plant Anatomy ** | ||
| GIS Applications: (Variable Topic) | ||
| Geographic Information Systems II | ||
| Category C - Cognates (pick at least 1 course) | ||
| Elements of Weather | ||
| Applied Writing: Projects, Grants and Careers ^ | ||
| Modern Climate Change: Evidence and Predictions | ||
| Natural Hazards and Disasters | ||
| Cooperative Education in Geography ^ | ||
or BIOL 3179 | Cooperative Education | |
| Internship | ||
or RTNL 4510 | Internship in Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership | |
or PH 4180 | Internship | |
| Environmental Geography: Variable Topic ^ | ||
| Soils and Landscapes | ||
| Science of Scenery | ||
| The Ice Age ^ | ||
| Laboratory Methods in Environmental Geography | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Leadership Skills ^ | ||
| Project Management ^ | ||
| Foundations of Tourism | ||
| Trends and Issues in Outdoor Recreation | ||
| History of Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Total Hours | 31-32 | |
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For students pursuing the Environmental Resource Management B.A. degree, the Department of Biology will waive BIOL 2052 and CHEM 1120 for BIOL 3000-level courses.
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For students pursuing the Environmental Resource Management B.A. degree, the Department of Biology will waive BIOL 3140 as a prerequisite for BIOL 4000-level courses.
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Students pursuing the Ecosystems track can take CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1120 (8 credits) OR CHEM 1130 (5 credits). CHEM 1130 is designed for students with exceptional preparation in Chemistry. Taking CHEM 1130 changes the total degree requirement from 62-63 credit hours to 59-60 credit hours.
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These courses have additional prerequisites as follows:
ENGLISH 4785/5785 has prerequisites of ENGLISH 2770 or consent of instructor; junior standing.
GEOG 3220 has a prerequisite of GEOG 1120 or GEOG 1210 or GEOG 2210 or GEOG 1110 or consent of instructor.
GEOG 4240/5240 has prerequisites of GEOG 1210; GEOG 2210; EARTHSCI 1300; or consent of instructor; junior standing.
MGMT 3183 has a prerequisite of MGMT 3965/5965.
GEOG 3179 has prerequisites of 15 hours of geography at UNI; cumulative GPA of 2.50; junior standing; consent of department.
RTNL 4320 has prerequisites of three (3) credit hours of RTNL 31XX; junior standing. For students pursuing the Environmental Resource Management major, Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services will waive the prerequisites of 3 hours of RTNL 31XX.
RTNL 4510 has prerequisites of senior standing; consent of Internship Coordinator and a corequisite of RTNL 4520. For students pursuing the Environmental Resource Management major, Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services will waive this corequisite.
PH 4180 has prerequisites of PH 3170; senior standing; 2.50 cumulative GPA; consent of Division of Health Promotion and Education Coordinator of Student Field Experiences.
Geosystems Track
A total of 30 hours are needed for this track, with a minimum of 21 hours from the Primary Focus group and 9 hours from the Secondary Focus group.
| Electives | ||
| Primary Focus - Content Related Courses | 21 | |
| Elements of Weather | ||
| Environmental Hydrology ^ | ||
| Earth Materials ^ | ||
| Modern Climate Change: Evidence and Predictions | ||
| Natural Hazards and Disasters | ||
| Environmental Geography: Variable Topic * ^ | ||
or | ||
| Environmental Geology *** | ||
| Soils and Landscapes | ||
| Rivers | ||
| Laboratory Methods in Environmental Geography | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector | ||
| Trends and Issues in Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Managing Recreation Impacts on the Natural Environment | ||
| Secondary Focus - Management Cognates | 9 | |
| Wildlife Ecology and Management ** | ||
| Restoration Ecology ** | ||
| Sedimentary Geology **** | ||
| Field and Laboratory Methods in Hydrology | ||
| Environmental Economics ^ | ||
| Applied Writing: Projects, Grants and Careers ^ | ||
| Climate Action Planning | ||
| The Ice Age * | ||
| Science of Scenery | ||
| GIS Applications: (Variable Topic) ^ | ||
| Geographic Information Systems II | ||
| Foundations of Tourism | ||
| History of Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Eco, Adventure and Sport Tourism | ||
| Project Management ^ | ||
| Public Budgeting ^ | ||
| Cooperative Education ^ | ||
or GEOG 3179 | Cooperative Education in Geography | |
| Internship | ||
or RTNL 4510 | Internship in Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership | |
or PH 4180 | Internship | |
Other courses as approved by advisors and program director | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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* For students pursuing the Geosystems Track, the Geography Department will accept GEOG 1210 and GEOG 1211 or EARTHSCI 1300 as the prerequisite for enrollment into all listed Geography courses except GEOG 4310/5310 and GEOG 4320/5320.
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** The Biology Department will waive BIOL 3140 as a prerequisite for BIOL 4105/5105 and BIOL 4180/5180.
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*** The Earth and Environmental Sciences Department will accept GEOG 1210 and GEOG 1211 as substitutes for courses that require EARTHSCI 1300.
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**** The Earth and Environmental Sciences Department will waive the requirement of EARTHSCI 1320 for EARTHSCI 3325/5325.
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# The Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services will waive RTNL 2120 as a prerequisite for RTNL 4776/5776.
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^ These courses have additional prerequisites as follows:
EARTHSCI 3322 has a prerequisite of EARTHSCI 1300.
EARTHSCI 3350/5350 has prerequisites of EARTHSCI 1300; junior standing.
GEOG 3220 has a prerequisite of GEOG 1120 or GEOG 1210 or GEOG 2210 or GEOG 1110 or consent of instructor.
ECON 3225/5225 has prerequisites of ECON 1041, ECON 1051; junior standing.
ENGLISH 4785/5785 has prerequisites of ENGLISH 2770 or consent of instructor; junior standing.
GEOG 4310/5310 has prerequisites of GEOG 2410; junior standing.
GEOG 4320/5320 has prerequisites of GEOG 2410 or consent of instructor; junior standing.
POL AMER 3172 has prerequisites of POL AMER 1014; POL AMER 1048.
GEOG 3179 has prerequisites of 15 hours of geography at UNI; cumulative GPA of 2.50; junior standing; consent of department.
RTNL 4510 has prerequisites of senior standing; consent of Internship Coordinator and a corequisite of RTNL 4520. For students pursuing the Environmental Resource Management major, the Department of Health Recreation and Community Services will waive this corequisite.
PH 4180 has prerequisites of PH 3170; senior standing; 2.50 cumulative GPA; consent of Division of Health Promotion and Education Coordinator of Student Field Experiences.
Resource Administration Track
A total of 30 hours are needed for this track, with a minimum of 21 hours from the Primary Focus group and 9 hours from the Secondary Focus group.
| Primary Focus - Content Related Courses | 21 | |
| Modern Climate Change: Evidence and Predictions | ||
| Natural Hazards and Disasters | ||
| Climate Action Planning | ||
| Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations | ||
| Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector | ||
| Human Resource Development for Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership | ||
| Areas and Facilities in Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership | ||
| Managing Recreation Impacts on the Natural Environment | ||
| History of Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Eco, Adventure and Sport Tourism | ||
| Secondary Focus - Cognates | 9 | |
| Conservation Biology ** | ||
| Soils and Landscapes | ||
| Rivers | ||
| Laboratory Methods in Environmental Geography | ||
| Science of Scenery | ||
| GIS Applications: (Variable Topic) | ||
| Geographic Information Systems II | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Applied Writing: Specialized Documents ^ | ||
| Applied Writing: Projects, Grants and Careers | ||
| Environmental Health Science | ||
| Foundations of Tourism | ||
| Theory and Practice of Outdoor Education | ||
| Trends and Issues in Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Community Planning Workshop | ||
| Project Management ^ | ||
| Public Budgeting ^ | ||
| Cooperative Education in Geography ^ | ||
or BIOL 3179 | Cooperative Education | |
| Internship | ||
or RTNL 4510 | Internship in Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership | |
or PH 4180 | Internship | |
Other courses as approved by advisors and program director | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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* The Biology Department will waive BIOL 3140 as a prerequisite for BIOL 4167/5167.
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** The Geography Department and the Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services will waive RTNL 2120 as a prerequisite for enrollment into RTNL 4310/5310.
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^ These courses have additional prerequisites as follows:
RTNL 4776/5776 has prerequisites of RTNL 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing.
ENGLISH 4775/5775 has prerequisites of MGMT 2080 or ENGLISH 2770 or consent of instructor; junior standing.
ENGLISH 4785/5785 has prerequisites of ENGLISH 2770 or consent of instructor; junior standing.
POL AMER 3172 has prerequisites of POL AMER 1014; POL AMER 1048.
GEOG 3179 has prerequisites of 15 hours of geography at UNI; cumulative GPA of 2.50; junior standing; consent of department.
RTNL 4510 has prerequisites of senior standing; consent of Internship Coordinator and a corequisite of RTNL 4520. For students pursuing the Environmental Resource Management major, the Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services will waive this corequisite.
PH 4180 has prerequisites of PH 3170; senior standing; 2.50 cumulative GPA; consent of Division of Health Promotion and Education Coordinator of Student Field Experiences.
Environmental Compliance Track
A total of 32 hours need for this focus area, with 15 hours of required courses, a minimum of 10 hours from the Primary Focus group and 7 hours from the Secondary Focus group.
| Required | ||
| ECON 1041 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 1051 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 3225/5225 | Environmental Economics | 3 |
| PH 3720/5720 | Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations | 3 |
| PHIL 2550 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| Primary Focus - Content Related Courses | 10 | |
| Elements of Weather | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Earth Science | ||
| Air Quality ^ | ||
| Environmental Geology * | ||
or | ||
| Environmental Geography: Variable Topic | ||
| Environmental Hydrology * | ||
| Secondary Focus - Cognates | 7 | |
| Air Quality Modeling ^ | ||
| Measurement and Analysis of Air Quality ** ^ | ||
| Sedimentary Geology *** | ||
| Hydrogeology * | ||
| Soils and Landscapes | ||
| Rivers | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Environmental Health Science | ||
| Managing Recreation Impacts on the Natural Environment | ||
| Organizational Management * | ||
| Project Management ^ | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Cooperative Education in Geography ^ | ||
or BIOL 3179 | Cooperative Education | |
| Internship | ||
or RTNL 4510 | Internship in Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership | |
or PH 4180 | Internship | |
Other courses as approved by advisors and program director | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
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* The Earth and Environmental Sciences Department will accept GEOG 1210 and GEOG 1211 as a substitute for courses that require EARTHSCI 1300.
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** The Earth and Environmental Sciences Department will waive EARTHSCI 3230/5230 as a prerequisite for enrollment into EARTHSCI 3250/5250.
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*** The Earth and Environmental Sciences Department will waive the requirement for EARTHSCI 1320 for EARTHSCI 3325/5325.
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^ These courses have additional prerequisites as follows:
GEOG 3220 has a prerequisite of GEOG 1120 or GEOG 1210 or GEOG 2210 or GEOG 1110 or consent of instructor.
EARTHSCI 3240/5240 has prerequisites of EARTHSCI 1200; junior standing.
EARTHSCI 3250/5250 has prerequisites of EARTHSCI 1200; junior standing and a prerequisite or corequisite of EARTHSCI 3230/5230.
GEOG 3179 has prerequisites of 15 hours of geography at UNI; cumulative GPA of 2.50; junior standing; consent of department.
RTNL 4510 has prerequisites of senior standing; consent of Internship Coordinator and a corequisite of RTNL 4520. For students pursuing the Environmental Resource Management major, the Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services will waive this corequisite.
PH 4180 has prerequisites of PH 3170; senior standing; 2.50 cumulative GPA; consent of Division of Health Promotion and Education Coordinator of Student Field Experiences.
Environmental Science Major
The Environmental Science major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
The Environmental Science major is intended as a hands-on program with all students having a common curricular core centered on Geology and Meteorology, as well as Geography, Biology, Environmental Policies, Mathematics, and Chemistry. Following the common core courses students take supporting courses in areas of professional interest – Air Quality, Geoscience, or Hydrology. Each has a range of courses that provide students with experience in evaluating and responding to environmental issues. Please contact the Earth and Environmental Sciences Office for a list of current supporting courses.
| Required | ||
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3230/5230 | Air Quality | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3345/5345 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 3350/5350 | Environmental Hydrology | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 3430 | Internship | 2 |
| or EARTHSCI 4400 | Undergraduate Research in Earth and Environmental Science | |
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| MATH 1140 | Precalculus | 4 |
| or MATH 1420 | Calculus I | |
| STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Electives: | 25 | |
| Primary Focus - At least 18 hours from the following: | ||
| Earth History | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Earth Science | ||
| Meteorology | ||
| Air Quality Modeling | ||
| Measurement and Analysis of Air Quality | ||
| Earth Materials | ||
| Geochemistry of the Land | ||
| Sedimentary Geology * | ||
| Paleoclimatology * | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Natural Resources and Civilizations | ||
| Oceanography | ||
| Hydrogeology | ||
| Field and Laboratory Methods in Hydrology | ||
| Hydrology Seminar | ||
| Geologic Field Methods | ||
| Secondary Focus - At least 7 hours from the following: | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Environmental Economics * | ||
| Modern Climate Change: Evidence and Predictions | ||
| Environmental Resource Management | ||
| Geographic Information Systems II | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Climate Change and Social Justice | ||
| Soils and Landscapes | ||
| Rivers | ||
| Environmental Health Science | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Introduction to Sustainability | ||
Other courses approved by the Department | ||
| Total Hours | 62 | |
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ECON 3225/5225 has prerequisites of ECON 1041; ECON 1051; junior standing.
EARTHSCI 3325/5325 has a prerequisite or corequisite of EARTHSCI 1320 and prerequsite junior standing.
EARTHSCI 3327/5327 has prerequisites of EARTHSCI 1300 OR GEOG 1210; EARTHSCI 1320 or consent of instructor; junior standing.
Minors
Air Quality Minor
The Air Quality Minor prepares students for careers in governmental regulation of air quality, industrial compliance with the Clean Air Act, and private sector environmental consulting.
| Required: | ||
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 3210/5210 | Meteorology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3230/5230 | Air Quality | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3240/5240 | Air Quality Modeling | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3250/5250 | Measurement and Analysis of Air Quality | 4 |
| Electives: 8 hours from the following | 8 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| General Chemistry I-II | ||
| Weather Analysis and Forecasting | ||
| Modern Climate Change: Evidence and Predictions | ||
| Geographic Information Systems I | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Astronomy Minor
| Required: | ||
| EARTHSCI 1100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 3135 | Stars, Galaxies and the Universe | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 4150/5150 | Astrophysics | 3 |
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 1421 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1701 | Physics I for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1702 | Physics II for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| Total Hours | 25 | |
Earth Science Minor
| Required | ||
| Courses in Earth Science | 20 | |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Earth Science Minor-Teaching
This minor leads to endorsement #153: 5-12 Earth science. Students also need to complete a secondary education major, including student teaching.
| Required | ||
| Chemistry and Biochemistry: | ||
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Earth Science: | ||
| EARTHSCI 1100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1110 | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1210 | Elements of Weather Laboratory | 1 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1320 | Earth History | 4 |
| Physics: | ||
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I | 4 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Also required: a teaching major or minor in biology, chemistry, physics, or science.
Completion of this minor will satisfy the requirements of the Iowa Department of Education for Earth Science approval (effective October 1, 1988) only if the student has completed 30 semester hours in the broad area of science.
Environmental Assessment Minor
| Students in the Environmental Science BA, Environmental Resource Management-Compliance track BA, and the Environmental Science: Earth Science Emphasis BS may not declare this minor. | ||
| Required: | ||
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| Electives (11 hours from the following): | 11 | |
| General Microbiology * | ||
| Air Quality | ||
| Air Quality Modeling | ||
| Measurement and Analysis of Air Quality | ||
| Geochemistry of the Land | ||
| Field and Laboratory Methods in Hydrology | ||
| Geologic Field Methods | ||
| Laboratory Methods in Environmental Geography | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Total Hours | 22 | |
Environmental Earth Science Minor
| Required: | ||
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3230/5230 | Air Quality | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3345/5345 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 3350/5350 | Environmental Hydrology | 3 |
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| Electives: At least 6 credits from the following | 6 | |
| Introduction to Environmental Earth Science | ||
| Environmental Economics * | ||
| Modern Climate Change: Evidence and Predictions | ||
| Environmental Resource Management | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Environmental Health Science | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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ECON 3225/5225 has prerequisites of ECON 1041 and ECON 1051.
Geology Minor
| Required: | ||
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1320 | Earth History | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3322 | Earth Materials | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3325/5325 | Sedimentary Geology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3330/5330 | Geomorphology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3355/5355 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| Electives: choose one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Geochemistry of the Land | ||
| Paleoclimatology | ||
| Oceanography | ||
| Geologic Field Methods | ||
| Total Hours | 26-27 | |
Hydrology Minor
| Required: | ||
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1320 | Earth History | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3350/5350 | Environmental Hydrology | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 3355/5355 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 3360/5360 | Field and Laboratory Methods in Hydrology | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 3365/5365 | Hydrology Seminar | 2 |
| Electives - 7 hours from the following: | 7 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Meteorology * | ||
| Sedimentary Geology | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Geographic Information Systems I | ||
| Soils and Landscapes | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Total Hours | 26 | |
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EARTHSCI 3210/5210 has a prerequisite of EARTHSCI 1200.
Environmental Science, B.S.
Goal 1 - Critical Thinking & Data Analysis: Our students will use concepts from Environmental Science to critically analyze and interpret scientific data.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 1.1 - Analyze and interpret scientific data to formulate an evidence-based conclusion
Outcome 1.2 - Use a variety of mathematical tools and computer software to describe scientific phenomena and answer scientific questions
Goal 2 - Communication: Our students will be able to communicate concepts from Environmental Science.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 2.1 - Create a well-written report or paper that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
Outcome 2.2 - Create and deliver a well-constructed oral report that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
Outcome 2.3 - Create and deliver a research project report in both a written and oral format.
Goal 3 - Content Knowledge and Skills: Our students will apply concepts and theories from Environmental Science to the real world.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 3.1 - Describe fundamental theories and concepts in Environmental Science
Outcome 3.2 - Use concepts and theories from Environmental Science to create a model of a complex system
Outcome 3.3 - Use concepts and theories from Environmental Science to solve a real-world problem
Outcome 3.4 - Use scientific equipment to collect valid scientific data.
Outcome 3.5 - Develop, and carry through an independent research project and communicate the findings.
Environmental Science, B.A.
Goal 1 - Critical Thinking & Data Analysis: Our students will use concepts from Environmental Science to critically analyze and interpret scientific data.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 1.1 - Analyze and interpret scientific data to formulate an evidence-based conclusion
Outcome 1.2 - Use a variety of mathematical tools and computer software to describe scientific phenomena and answer scientific questions
Goal 2 - Communication: Our students will be able to communicate concepts from Environmental Science.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 2.1 - Create a well-written report or paper that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
Outcome 2.2 - Create and deliver a well-constructed oral report that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
Goal 3 - Content Knowledge and Skills: Our students will apply concepts and theories from Environmental Science to the real world.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 3.1 - Describe fundamental theories and concepts in Environmental Science
Outcome 3.2 - Use concepts and theories from Environmental Science to create a model of a complex system
Outcome 3.3 - Use concepts and theories from Environmental Science to solve a real-world problem
Outcome 3.4 - Use scientific equipment to collect valid scientific data.
Earth Science, B.A.
Goal 1 - Critical Thinking & Data Analysis: Our students will use concepts from Earth and Space Science to critically analyze and interpret scientific data.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 1.1 - Analyze and interpret scientific data to formulate an evidence-based conclusion
Outcome 1.2 - Use a variety of mathematical tools and computer software to describe scientific phenomena and answer scientific questions
Goal 2 - Communication: Our students will be able to communicate concepts from Earth and Space Science.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 2.1 - Create a well-written report or paper that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
Outcome 2.2 - Create and deliver a well-constructed oral report that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
Goal 3 - Content Knowledge and Skills: Our students will apply concepts and theories from Earth and Space Science to the real world.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 3.1 - Describe fundamental theories and concepts in Earth and Space Science
Outcome 3.2 - Use concepts and theories from Earth and Space Science to create a model of a complex system
Outcome 3.3 - Use concepts and theories from Earth and Space Science to solve a real-world problem
Outcome 3.4 - Use scientific equipment to collect valid scientific data.
Earth Science-Teaching, B.A.
Goal 1 - Critical Thinking & Data Analysis: Our students will use concepts from Earth and Space Science to critically analyze and interpret scientific data.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 1.1 - Analyze and interpret scientific data to formulate an evidence-based conclusion
Outcome 1.2 - Use a variety of mathematical tools and computer software to describe scientific phenomena and answer scientific questions
Goal 2 - Communication: Our students will be able to communicate concepts from Earth and Space Science.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 2.1 - Create a well-written report or paper that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
Outcome 2.2 - Create and deliver a well-constructed oral report that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
Goal 3 - Content Knowledge and Skills: Our students will apply concepts and theories from Earth and Space Science to the real world.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 3.1 - Describe fundamental theories and concepts in Earth and Space Science
Outcome 3.2 - Use concepts and theories from Earth and Space Science to create a model of a complex system
Outcome 3.3 - Use concepts and theories from Earth and Space Science to solve a real-world problem
Outcome 3.4 - Use scientific equipment to collect valid scientific data.
Goal 4 - Pedagogy: Our students will teach concepts and theories from Earth and Space Science.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 4.1 - Design and teach lessons that incorporate concepts from Earth and Space Science and are aligned with the Iowa Science Teaching Standards.
Environmental Resource Management: Environmental Compliance, B.A.
Goal 1 - Critical Thinking & Data Analysis: Our students will use concepts from Environmental Science to critically analyze and interpret scientific data.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 1.1 - Analyze and interpret scientific data to formulate an evidence-based conclusion
Outcome 1.2 - Use a variety of mathematical tools and computer software to describe scientific phenomena and answer scientific questions
Goal 2 - Communication: Our students will be able to communicate concepts from Environmental Science.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 2.1 - Create a well-written report or paper that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
Outcome 2.2 - Create and deliver a well-constructed oral report that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
Goal 3 - Content Knowledge and Skills: Our students will apply concepts and theories from Environmental Science to the real world.
By the time they graduate, our students will be able to:
Outcome 3.1 - Describe fundamental theories and concepts in Environmental Science
Outcome 3.2 - Use concepts and theories from Environmental Science to create a model of a complex system
Outcome 3.3 - Use concepts and theories from Environmental Science to solve a real-world problem
Outcome 3.4 - Describe the interactions of a variety of societal institutions on the environment, and develop solutions to address the issues that arise.
Environmental Science, B.S.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
Environmental Earth Science Track
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| UNIV 1000 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication I | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I | 4 |
| UNIV 1010 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication II | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Environmental Science Electives | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| Environmental Science Electives | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3100 | Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science | 3 |
| Environmental Science Electives | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Environmental Science Electives | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Environmental Science Electives | 9 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3190 | Undergraduate Research in Biology (or EARTHSCI 4400 Undergraduate Research in Earth and Environmental Science) | 3 |
| Environmental Science Electives | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Environmental Life Science Track
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3100 | Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| Environmental Science Electives | 4 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 4157/5157 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| Environmental Science Electives | 8 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 5 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3190 | Undergraduate Research in Biology | 3 |
| Environmental Science Electives | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 4168/5168 | Ecology | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Environmental Science Electives | 7 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Environmental Science, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| UNIV 1000 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication I | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNIV 1010 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication II | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| MATH 1140 Precalulus (or MATH 1420) | 4 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Environmental Science Electives | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| Environmental Science Electives | 5 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 3230/5230 | Air Quality | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3345/5345 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| Environmental Science Electives | 5 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 3350/5350 | Environmental Hydrology | 3 |
| Environmental Science Electives | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 3430 or EARTHSCI 4400 | 2 | |
| Environmental Science Electives | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 7 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PH 3710/5710 | Environmental Health Science (or PH 3720 Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations) | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Earth Science, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| UNIV 1000 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication I | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 1320 | Earth History | 4 |
| UNIV 1010 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication II | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II(OR PHYSICS 1501 or PHYSICS 1701) | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 1100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1110 | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 1140 Precalculus (or MATH 1420) | 4 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Geology, Astronomy and/or Meteorology Electives | 4 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Geology, Astronomy and/or Meteorology Electives | 4 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Geology, Astronomy, and/or Meteorology Electives | 4 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 3179 or EARTHSCI 3410 or EARTHSCI 3430 or EARTHSCI 4400 | 2 | |
| Geology, Astronomy, and/or Meteorology Electives | 2 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 11 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Geology, Astronomy, and/or Meteorology Electives | 2 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 13 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Earth Science-Teaching, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| UNIV 1000 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication I | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| TEACHING 2017 | Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching | 1 |
| EDPSYCH 2030 | Dynamics of Human Development | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 1320 | Earth History | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I | 4 |
| UNIV 1010 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication II | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1210 | Elements of Weather Laboratory | 1 |
| SPED 3150 | Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | 2 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 1100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1110 | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| TEACHING 3128 | Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction | 1 |
| TEACHING 3129 | Secondary and Special-Area Classroom Management | 1 |
| EDPSYCH 3148 | Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts | 3 |
| MEASRES 3150 | Classroom Assessment | 2 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| 100/3000/4000-Level Earth Science Electives** | 7 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 3210/5210 | Meteorology | 4 |
| SOCFOUND 3119 | Schools and American Society | 3 |
| SCI ED 3300/5300 | Orientation to Science Teaching | 4 |
| 100/3000/4000-Level Earth Science Electives** | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| 100/3000/4000-Level Earth Science Electives** | 4 | |
| SCI ED 4800/5800 | Methods for Teaching Secondary Science or MTSS | 3 |
| TEACHING 4170/5170 | Human Relations: Awareness and Application | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| TEACHING 3138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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EARTHSCI 1100 must be taken for four semester hours of credit.
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Excluding the following courses: EARTHSCI 3186/4186/5186 (*870:186/870:186g) "Studies in", EARTHSCI 3420/5420, EARTHSCI 3430, EARTHSCI 4198 (870:198) "Independent Study".
Environmental Resource Management: Ecosystems, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology (or GEOG 1210 Physical Geography and GEOG 1211 Physical Geography Lab) | 4 |
| STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3100 | Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science | 3 |
| GEOG 2260 | Environmental Resource Management | 3 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Electives | 4 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 4168/5168 | Ecology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3330/5330 | Geomorphology | 4 |
| RTNL 4320 | Financial Resource Management in Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 4170/5170 | U.S. Environmental History | 3 |
| Major Electives | 4 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major Electives | 8 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Electives | 4 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 13 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Environmental Resource Management: Geosystems, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology (or GEOG 1210 Physical Geography and GEOG 1211 Physical Geography Lab) | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3100 | Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science | 3 |
| GEOG 2260 | Environmental Resource Management | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Electives | 9 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 3330/5330 | Geomorphology | 4 |
| RTNL 4320 | Financial Resource Management in Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 4170/5170 | U.S. Environmental History | 3 |
| Major Electives | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major Electives | 9 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Electives | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 8 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Environmental Resource Management: Resource Administration, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology ( or GEOG 1210 Physical Geography and GEOG 1211 Physical Geography Lab) | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3100 | Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science | 3 |
| GEOG 2260 | Environmental Resource Management | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Electives | 9 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 3330/5330 | Geomorphology | 4 |
| RTNL 4320 | Financial Resource Management in Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 4170/5170 | U.S. Environmental History | 3 |
| Major Electives | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major Electives | 9 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Electives | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 8 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Environmental Resource Management: Environmental Compliance, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology ( or GEOG 1210 Physical Geography and GEOG 1211 Physical Geography Lab) | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3100 | Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science | 3 |
| GEOG 2260 | Environmental Resource Management | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Electives | 10 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 3330/5330 | Geomorphology | 4 |
| RTNL 4320 | Financial Resource Management in Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 4170/5170 | U.S. Environmental History | 3 |
| Major Electives | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major Electives | 9 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Electives | 7 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Earth Science Courses
EARTHSCI 1100. Astronomy — 3 hrs.
Introduction to the Universe, solar system, stars, and galaxies, including apparent motions of bodies in the sky; development of astronomy and its impact on humankind. Student Learning Outcomes include Critical Thinking and Scientific Reasoning. Discussion, 3 periods. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EARTHSCI 1110. Astronomy Laboratory — 1 hr.
Exploration of astronomical phenomena through the use of telescopes, charts, computer simulations, and other laboratory equipment. Students will derive the characteristics of astronomical objects, and examine their behavior. Student Learning Outcomes include Critical Thinking and Scientific Reasoning. Lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1100. (Fall and Spring)
EARTHSCI 1200. Elements of Weather — 3 hrs.
Meteorological elements and their applications to environment; interpretation of weather maps and weather data; forecasting and briefing on daily weather. Student Learning Outcomes include Critical Thinking and Scientific Reasoning. Discussion, 3 periods. No credit for those who have completed EARTHSCI 3210/5210. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EARTHSCI 1210. Elements of Weather Laboratory — 1 hr.
Fundamentals of meteorological observation, use of basic meteorological instruments, and applications of maps and charts to understanding forecasts. Student Learning Outcomes include Critical Thinking and Scientific Reasoning. Lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1200. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EARTHSCI 1300. Introduction to Geology — 4 hrs.
Introduction to the physical environment, emphasizing materials of the Earth and processes that lead to changes within and on the Earth. Lab emphasis includes rocks and minerals, geologic processes, and landscape development. Student Learning Outcomes include Critical Thinking and Scientific Reasoning. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 2 periods. (Fall and Spring)
EARTHSCI 1320. Earth History — 4 hrs.
Methods and principles used in deciphering the 4.6 billion-year history of our planet; discussion of history and evolution of life on Earth and examination of major physical and plate-tectonic events through geologic time. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1300 or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)
EARTHSCI 1400. Introduction to Environmental Earth Science — 4 hrs.
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and cultural components of the natural world around us. The primary focus is on global-scale understanding of environmental issues using a scientific approach. Student Learning Outcomes include Critical Thinking and Scientific Reasoning. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 2 periods. (Variable)
EARTHSCI 1410. Field Studies in ____________ — 1-4 hrs.
Field studies in various areas of Earth and Environmental Sciences: geology, oceanography, paleontology, meteorology, hydrology, environmental science, and astronomy. To be preceded or followed by seminars on proposed study area. Student collection of data in the field and reports on their findings. May be repeated in different study area. Only 4 hours may be applied to the Earth Science minor. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Variable)
EARTHSCI 3110/5110. Observational Astronomy — 2 hrs.
Use of astronomical instruments (telescopes, cameras, and digital cameras), along with observing aids (charts, catalogs, and ephemerides), for collection, analysis, and interpretation of astronomical data. Discussion, 1 period; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1100 (4 semester hours) or equivalent; junior standing. (Fall)
EARTHSCI 3120/5120. Planets — 3 hrs.
Examination of the Sun's family of planets, satellites, asteroids, and comets, including formation and evolution; processes currently at work in the Solar System; search for exoplanets. Discussion, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall)
EARTHSCI 3135. Stars, Galaxies and the Universe — 3 hrs.
Study of aspects of the Universe beyond the solar system. Topics include the structure and evolution of stars, red giants, white dwarfs, supernovae, pulsars, black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, active galaxies, extragalactic structures, quasars, supermassive black holes, and the origin, evolution and structure of the Universe. Discussion, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1100 or equivalent. (Odd Springs)
EARTHSCI 3150. Naked-eye Astronomy — 2 hrs.
Exploration of the changing sky with examples of how different cultures have reacted to and used these changes for time keeping and navigation. Discussion, 2 periods. (Spring)
EARTHSCI 3210/5210. Meteorology — 4 hrs.
Weather observations; the atmospheric boundary layer; heating and cooling of the atmosphere; instability and thunderstorm formation; winds and weather systems; air pollution and weather. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1200; junior standing. (Spring)
EARTHSCI 3220/5220. Weather Analysis and Forecasting — 3 hrs.
Fundamentals of weather forecasting; practical application of numerical prediction; analysis of surface and upper air weather observations; the polar front cyclone; conceptual models of atmospheric ascent; thunderstorms; ensemble forecasting; daily weather forecasting exercise. Discussion, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1200 or instructor's permission; junior standing. (Variable)
EARTHSCI 3230/5230. Air Quality — 4 hrs.
Atmospheric pollution and pollutants; effect of air pollution on the atmosphere, health and welfare; regulation and public policy; atmospheric dispersion of air pollution; air pollution control; indoor air quality. Discussion, 4 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1200; junior standing. (Fall)
EARTHSCI 3240/5240. Air Quality Modeling — 4 hrs.
Theory and application of air quality modeling; simulation of ambient concentrations of air pollution; dispersion modeling; photochemical modeling. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1200; junior standing. (Spring)
EARTHSCI 3250/5250. Measurement and Analysis of Air Quality — 4 hrs.
Atmospheric chemistry; techniques commonly used in air quality measurement; collection and analysis of gases and particulates; remote sensing of air pollution; indoor air quality; determining compliance with air quality regulations. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1200; junior standing. (Fall)
EARTHSCI 3322. Earth Materials — 4 hrs.
Investigations of the composition, properties, classification, identification, and origin of common Earth materials including the major rock-forming minerals as well as igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Discussion 3 periods, lab 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1300. (Spring)
EARTHSCI 3323. Geochemistry of the Land — 4 hrs.
Distribution of elements in and on the Earth. Explores the chemical processes governing these distributions. Emphasizes the use of chemical signatures and patterns to address geologic problems from mining to sustainable environments. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1300 or EARTHSCI 1400; CHEM 1110. (Odd Springs)
EARTHSCI 3325/5325. Sedimentary Geology — 4 hrs.
Investigation of layered rocks, sedimentary processes, sedimentation, environments of deposition, correlation procedures, and classification and description of common sedimentary rocks. Field trips. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1300 or EARTHSCI 1320. (Odd Falls)
EARTHSCI 3327/5327. Paleoclimatology — 3 hrs.
Introduction to paleoclimatology emphasizing methods and principles used to decipher paleoclimate events in the geologic past. This course focuses on climate forcing, the response time of Earth's climate system, feedbacks within the climate system, and the role of carbon in this system over million-year time scales. In particular, the role of stable and radiogenic isotope proxies in determining paleoclimate events is emphasized. Discussion, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1300 or GEOG 1210; EARTHSCI 1320 or permission of the instructor; junior standing. (Even Springs)
EARTHSCI 3330/5330. Geomorphology — 4 hrs.
Classification, description, origin, and development of landforms and their relationship to underlying structure and lithology; emphasis on geomorphic processes. Includes fluvial, glacial, periglacial, eolian, karstic, weathering, and mass-movement processes and features. Discussion, 3 periods; labs and field trips, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1300 or GEOG 1210; junior standing. (Even Falls)
EARTHSCI 3336. Natural Resources and Civilizations — 3 hrs.
Introduction to the interactions and relationships between humans and natural resources: stone, clay, soil, water, plants. Geo archaeological findings from around the world will be investigated. Student Learning Outcomes include Values and Ethics. Discussion, 3 periods. (Variable)
EARTHSCI 3340/5340. Oceanography — 3 hrs.
Basic principles of geological, biological, chemical, and physical oceanography; emphasis on marine geology. Physiographic features of ocean basins, coastal features and processes, oceanic sediments, biological and geological resources, and ocean management. Discussion, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1300 or equivalent; junior standing. (Odd Springs)
EARTHSCI 3345/5345. Environmental Geology — 3 hrs.
Recognition and remediation of natural and human induced geologic hazards. Analysis of issues or problems of local concern where possible. Discussion, 2 periods; lab and field trips, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1300 or equivalent; junior standing. (Odd Falls)
EARTHSCI 3350/5350. Environmental Hydrology — 3 hrs.
Introduction to environmental aspects of watershed hydrology. Surface water hydrologic processes, pollution of surface water resources, surface water - ground water interactions, unsaturated zone hydrologic processes, movement of chemicals in soils, site characterization, and soil remediation techniques. Discussion, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1300; junior standing. (Even Springs)
EARTHSCI 3355/5355. Hydrogeology — 3 hrs.
Principles and applications of hydrogeology including study of runoff, stream flow, soil moisture, and ground water flow. Examination and analysis of ground water flow to wells, regional ground water flow, geology of ground water occurrence, water chemistry of ground water, water quality and ground water contamination, ground water development and management, field methods, and ground water models. Discussion, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1300; junior standing. (Odd Springs)
EARTHSCI 3360/5360. Field and Laboratory Methods in Hydrology — 3 hrs.
Methods of data collection, laboratory procedures and error analysis associated with water in the geo-hydrologic systems. Develop skills in using hydrologic equipment, including ion chromatograph, spectrophotometers, water monitoring sondes, and well purging systems. Field trips; Discussion/lab, 4 periods. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Odd Falls)
EARTHSCI 3365/5365. Hydrology Seminar — 2 hrs.
Reviews of current literature to understand the role of hydrologic sciences in global water issues; discussions of new challenges in the field of hydrology in an era of changing global climate. Oral report on research topics. Discussions, 2 periods. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Even Falls)
EARTHSCI 3367. Global Water Environment — 3 hrs.
Investigating natural water as a driver of human-environment relationships. The course provides a holistic view of global water scarcity and societal interactions with this important commodity. The course takes a multidisciplinary approach to increase people's awareness of social, cultural, and political crises that are linked to water inequality and injustice across the globe. Discussion includes new challenges in finding fresh water and our civic roles in defining a sustainable water future. Student Learning Outcomes include Values and Ethics. (Spring and Summer)
EARTHSCI 3370. Geologic Field Methods — 4 hrs.
Students will be introduced to geological field safety, planning, and work (e.g. mapping, stratigraphy, rock, sediment, and descriptions etc.) Students will collect and record data using common geologic field methods and tools; synthesize geologic data collected in the field by producing geologic maps and cross-sections; and finally develop a justifiable geologic history based on multiple lines of evidence. Prerequisite(s): EARTHSCI 1300. (Odd Falls)
EARTHSCI 3400/5400. Topics in Earth and Environmental Science — 1-3 hrs.
Offered both on- and off-campus in flexible format. May include plate tectonics, geomagnetism, naked-eye astronomy, telescope usage, weather forecasting, environmental issues, or other topics of current interest. Topics listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated on different topic. Application to major requires consent of department head. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)
EARTHSCI 3410/5410. Field Studies in ____________ — 1-4 hrs.
Field studies in various areas of Earth and Environmental Sciences: geology, oceanography, paleontology, meteorology, hydrology, environmental science, and astronomy. To be followed or preceded by seminars on the proposed study area. Student collection of data in the field and reports on their findings. May be repeated in different study area. Only 4 hours may be applied to the Earth Science minor. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): EARTHSCI 3000/4000-level course appropriate to the specific field studies and approved by department head; junior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)
EARTHSCI 3420/5420. Readings in Earth and Environmental Science — 1-3 hrs.
Maximum of 3 hours may be applied to earth science or environmental science majors or minors. Prerequisite(s): junior standing; consent of instructor and department head. (Variable)
EARTHSCI 3430. Internship — 1-6 hrs.
Supervised work experience in approved work situation. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): consent of department head. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EARTHSCI 3500. Investigations in Earth and Space Sciences — 4 hrs.
Introduction to significant concepts and theories of earth science and a model of effective teaching strategies related to elementary school level. Topics include geologic materials and processes acting on them and fundamentals of earth history, weather, and astronomy. Discussion and/or lab, 5 periods plus arranged. Prerequisite(s): SCI ED 1100. (Odd Springs)
EARTHSCI 4150/5150. Astrophysics — 3 hrs.
Examination of astrophysical concepts and principles for a range of topics, including processes that influence stars, galaxies and the universe. Prerequisite(s): PHYSICS 1701, PHYSICS 1702, MATH 1420, MATH 1421, Junior Standing. (Even Springs)
EARTHSCI 4400. Undergraduate Research in Earth and Environmental Science — 1-3 hrs.
Research activities under direct supervision of Earth and Environmental Science faculty member. Credit to be determined at registration. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor and department head. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EARTHSCI 6297. Practicum.
(Variable)
EARTHSCI 6299. Research.
Prerequisite(s): consent of department. (Variable)
Environmental Science Courses
ENV SCI 4195. Environmental Science/Health Internship — 1-10 hrs.
Supervised work experience in conjunction with academic project conducted under faculty guidance. May be repeated for maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of department head. (Fall, Spring, Summer)