Environmental Science

100N. Global Climate Change. 4 semester hours.

This course will examine the science of global climate change and human-introduced climate forcing. It will survey the environmental impacts of global climate change and what this means for the habitability of the earth for humans and other species. Topics will include global climate, stakeholder analysis related to energy use and global climate change, and examining the consequences of rapid climate change. Students will investigate a climate change issue of importance to them (locally, regionally, or globally). The course is designed primarily for non-science majors. Prerequisite: Math placement score 22.

101B. Introduction to Environmental Science. 5 semester hours.

An introduction to environmental science, including concepts used by environmental scientists to frame the study of environmental problems and human impacts on the natural environment and its resources, including climate, water, soils, vegetation, and wildlife.  The laboratory experience focuses on the tools and methods used by environmental scientists to study the environment, natural resources, and human impacts associated with the extraction and use of resources.

250B. Environmental Research Methods. 5 semester hours.

Study and application of the methods environmental scientists use to investigate environmental questions, including sampling strategies, tools, sample collection and analysis, and presentation.  Prerequisites:  ESCI 101 and one additional course from the foundational courses approved for the environmental sciences major.

ESCI 280. Topics in Environmental Science. 1-4 semester hours.

Study of selected topics related to environmental science.  Topics covered vary according to disciplinary interests of the instructor or current issues in environmental science.  Offered subject to demand and availability of an instructor. Prerequisites:  ESCI 101 or permission of instructor.

 ESCI 490. Independent Study. 1-4 semester hours.

Individual study of an environmental topic or problem not normally covered in the curriculum. Requires permission of the director of the Environmental Science Program and the supervising faculty member. Open only to environmental majors and minors. This course may be repeated for credit.

 ESCI 491. Internship.  1-4 semester hours.

Work-study opportunity to experience the multidisciplinary nature of practical environmental problems, to relate course material to these problems, and to observe decision-making processes associated with their solution. Requires permission of the director of the Environmental Science Program and the supervising faculty member. Open only to environmental majors and minors. This course may be repeated for credit.

ESCI 492. Directed Research. 1-4 semester hours.

Investigation of an environmental issue or problem by laboratory or field observations, experimentation, data collection, and analysis.  Requires permission of the director of the Environmental Science Program and the supervising faculty member. Open only to environmental majors and minors. This course may be repeated for credit.

ESCI 494.  Senior Seminar.  2 semester hours.

Senior Seminar is required for all environmental science majors during their senior year.  Students share their capstone experience, involving project work, independent research, or professional experience in environmental science, as part of a broader discussion of existing and emerging environmental issues and problems, methods of analysis, integration of interdisciplinary knowledge, and ethical issues associated with their study.  Students will prepare and present posters pertaining to their capstone experience in a poster symposium.  Prerequisite:  Environmental Science major with senior standing and permission of the instructor.  Every year.

ESCI 499. Honors Thesis/Project. Variable Credit.

Prerequisite: 3.50 GPA and permission of the Program Director.

 

Environmental Studies

110. Environmental Topics in Policy and Management. 4 semester hours.

Study of selected issues or problems related to environmental policy and management.  Topics covered vary according to disciplinary interests of the instructor or current envrionmental problems or issues.  Offered subject to demand and availability of instructor.

120. Environmental Topics in the Earth Sciences. 4 semester hours.

Study of selected issues or problems related to the earth sciences.  Topics covered vary according to disciplinary interests of the instructor or current envrionmental problems or issues.  Offered subject to demand and availability of instructor.

130. Environmental Topics in the Life Sciences. 4 semester hours.

Study of selected issues or problems related to the life sciences.  Topics covered vary according to disciplinary interests of the instructor or current envrionmental problems or issues.  Offered subject to demand and availability of instructor.

490. Independent Study. 1-4 semester hours.

Individual research on a specialized topic or problem with an emphasis on the environment. Requires permission of the director of the Environmental Studies Program and the supervising faculty member. Open to only the Environmental Studies minor. This course may be repeated for credit.

491. Internship. 1-4 semester hours.

Work-study opportunity to experience the multidisciplinary nature of practical environmental problems, to relate course material to these problems, and to observe decision-making processes associated with their solution. Requires permission of the director of the Environmental Studies Program and the supervising faculty member. Open to only Environmental Studies minors. This course may be repeated for credit.

Approved Courses for the Environmental Studies Minor

Biology 130B The Botanical World

Biology 131N Woody Plants of the Natural and Urban Environments

Biology 141N Introduction to Marine Biology

Biology 142N Ecological Biology and Environmental Issues

Biology 143N Cave Ecology

Biology 180B Concepts in Biology: Energy and Resources in Biology

Biology 232 Mammalian Ecology

Biology 236 Local Flora

Biology 238 Entomology

Biology 243 Cave Ecology

Biology 247 Marine Ecology

Biology 248B Comparative Communities - Bahamas

Biology 249B Comparative Communities - Northern Forests

Biology 341 Limnology

Biology 342 Stream Ecology

Biology 346 Ecology

Economics 350 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Environmental Studies 110 Topics in Environmental Policy and Management

Environmental Studies 120 Environmental Topics in the Earth Sciences

Environmental Studies 130 Environmental Topics in the Life Sciences

Environmental Studies 490 Independent Study

Environmental Studies 491 Internship

Geography 120S: Human Ecology

Geography 220N Physical Geography

Geography 222B Weather and Climate

Geography 230S Urban Geography

Geography 292S Population Geography (= Sociology 292S)

Geography 305 Air Photo & Map Interpretation

Geography 330 Applied Urban

Geography 390 Geographical Information Systems

Geology 110B Introductory Geology

Geology 111B Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Geology 112B Hydrologic Cycle

Geology 113B Ohio Geology

Geology 150B Physical Geology

Geology 160B Environmental Geology

Geology 240 Process Geomorphology

Geology 290N Hazard Mitigation: Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Geology 291 Spatial Analysis in the Natural Sciences

Geology 315 Watershed Hydrology

Marine Science 200M Oceanography

Political Science 221S State and Local Government

Political Science 223 Introduction to Local Government Administration

Political Science 320 Public Administration

Political Science 321 Public Policy

Recommended Electives

Chemistry 201 Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Chemistry 281 Analytical Chemistry

Communication 190 Public Speaking

Computer Science 150Q Computer Programming I

English 241 Beginning Journalism

English 243 Business Writing

Geography 304 Cartography

Mathematics 127Q Introductory Statistics

Mathematics 227Q Data Analysis