Lower-Division Course
1500. Introduction to Environmental Science. Basic environmental science literacy for informed citizens as inhabitants and stewards of Earth. The use of science and the scientific method to understand, assess, and manage the environment to improve human health, conserve energy and resources, preserve nature, and sustain quality of life. 3 s.h.
2600. Foundations of Environmental Studies. A survey of the principles and issues of environmental studies including basic ecology, biodiversity, hazardous and solid waste management, sustainable development, energy production and conservation, environmental ethics, air, water and soil pollution. 3 s.h.
2600L. Foundations of Environmental Studies Laboratory. Laboratory and field investigations identified in ENST 2600. Emphasis on the scientific method, problem solving and critical thinking skills in environmental assessment techniques , active exploration of environmental concerns and their solutions. Three hours per week. Three to five Saturday field trips required in lieu of some laboratory time. 1 s.h.
2650. Independent Study. The introductory study of problems or issues in Environmental studies or a review of the literature relating to a specific environmental topic. May be repeated for different topics for a total of 6 s.h. Prereq.: Permission of the director. 1-3 s.h.
3700. Environmental Chemistry. Study of the fundamental chemical principles underlying common environmental problems, including hazardous wastes, acid precipitation, eutrophication, global warming, smog formation and ozone depletioin. Chemistry of common pesticides and other hazardous chemicals. Prereq.: ENST 2600 and CHEM 1515. 3 s.h.
3710. Environmental Safety. The proper use of environmental monitoring instruments and personal protective gear. Participation in a series of realistic, hands-on simulation exercises that address a variety of waste clean-up situations. Class meets three hours per week. Prereq.: ENST 2600 or equivalent experience. 1 s.h.
3730. Air Quality. Sources, dispersions, consequences and abatement of air pollutants emanating from industry and transportation. Topics also include the history legislation, standards and economics of air pollution. Prereq.: CHEM 1515 3 s.h.
3750. Seminar. Guest lecturers will examine current topics in environmental issues, including current research, application of technology, management strategies to reduce environmental impact, environmental ethics, policy, etc. Prereq.: ENST 2600. 1 s.h
3751. Water Quality Analysis. Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological measurements of water quality. Sample collection and laboratory analysis of natural waters, drinking water, and wastewater. Interpretation of environmental data. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Identitical to CEEGR 3751. Prereq.: CHEM 1516.
3751L. Water Quality Analysis Lab. Laboratory experience in the analysis of natural waters, drinking water and wastewater. Emphasizes procedures for the collection and interpretation of data on current environmental problems. Three hours laboratory per week. Must be taken concurrently with ENST 3751. Identical to CEEGR 3751. Prereq.: CEEGR 3736 or ENST 2600, CHEM 1516. 0 s.h.
3760. Environmental Regulations. A survey of Federal and Ohio state regulations, to execute legal mandates. Prereq.: ENST 2600. 3 s.h.
3780. Environmental Research. A research project that involves problem indentification, hypothesis formation, experimentation, data analysis and interpretation. The research may be either basic or applied. Prereq.: Junior standing in ENST and permission of the director. 1-4 s.h.
3781. Environmental Sampling Methods. Sampling design, including number and types of samples and procedures for taking representative samples of air, water, soil and contents of storage and shipping containers. Two hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory. Prereq.: ENST 2600 and STAT 2601 or equivalent. 3 s.h.
3790. Internship/Cooperative. Students work under the direction of a faculty supervisor in a governmental agency or in the private sector as environmental specialists. An activities log and summary report are required. The course may be repeated. Prereq.: Junior standing in ENST and permission from director
4800. Environmental Impact Assessment. Analysis of the potential environmental effects resulting from the construction of buildings, highways, parking lots, mines, reservoirs, and waste disposal facilities. Standard procedures are taught for evaluating and reporting the environmental impact of these activities. Prereq.: ENST 3760 and senior standing. 3 s.h.
4840. Topics. Independent study of special topics not included in available courses. Students do extensive reading in, and write a formal report on, a specific area of Environmental Studies. Prereq.: Junior standing or consent of instructor. 1-3 s.h.
5830. Risk Assessment. An in-depth study of human health and ecological risk assessment. Includes hazard identification, dose-response evaluation, exposure assessment, and the characterization, limitations, management, communication, and perceptions of risk. Standard procedures to conduct a site-specific baseline risk assessment, to calculate risk-based concentrations that may be used to develop preliminary remediation goals, and to evaluate human health risks during the implementation of remedial alternatives. Prereq.: ENST 3700, ENST 3760, and senior or graduate standing. 3 s.h.
5888. Environmental Biotechnology. Lectures will cover the use of microbes for
solving environmental problems. In the
laboratory, teams of students will design
and implement experiments in bioremediation.
This course is intended for
students in biology, environmental studies, chemistry, and engineering. Two
hours lecture and four hours lab.
Prereq.: CHEM 3719 or CEEGR 3736.
4 s.h.