Environmental (ENV)

ENV-108. Introduction to Sustainability Lecture. 3 Credits.

LECT 45 hrs
This course introduces the topic of global sustainability through an interdisciplinary lens. Students will gain an understanding of environmental, economic, social, and other global concerns relating to sustainability. Strategies for the successful implementation of socially equitable, sustainable practices will be discussed. This course has been designed to prepare students for national and international certification exams related to sustainability. This course may or may not be taken with Introduction to Sustainability Laboratory (ENV-109).

ENV-109. Introduction to Sustainability Laborator. 1 Credit.

LAB 30 hrs
This course provides hands-on experience through the completion of laboratory exercises and assessments that relate to the three pillars of sustainability (environmental, economic, and social). Students will use a combination of social and scientific research to develop informed, equitable, sustainable solutions to environmental issues. This course includes field trips that may require moderate physical activity. This course may or may not be taken with Introduction to Sustainability Lecture (ENV-108).
Additional Fees: Course fee applies.

ENV-200. Environmental Science & Policy. 4 Credits.

LECT 45 hrs LAB 45 hrs
This course investigates human impact on the environment and management strategies informed by policy and generated from scientific research. Students examine key concepts and challenges occurring at the nexus of society, science, policy, and the environment. Students gain field experience, research and data analysis skills, and learn methods of addressing environmental challenges through the development of management strategies, policy, and other forms of civil action. This course requires field exercises that may include moderate physical activity.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO-121 or BIO-180 or CHM-125 and CHM-126 or ENV-108 and ENV-109
Additional Fees: Course fee applies.

ENV-291. Internship Work Experience - Environment al Science & Sustainability (1cr, 45-10 0 hours). 1 Credit.

COOP 45 hrs
This introductory-level course is a restricted elective for students enrolled in the Environmental Science & Sustainability program. The course provides job-oriented laboratory training and practical work experience in a paid or unpaid work environment prior to career employment. Students work a minimum of 45 hours. Course completion requires a detailed description of the proposed internship, workplace attendance, frequent communication with the faculty advisor, a written final report, and a closing interview describing the student's work experience. Students should inquire with the department chairperson by the end of their second semester.
Prerequisites: Permission of department chair.

ENV-292. Nternship Work Experience - Environmenta l Science & Sustainability (2cr, 90-200 hours). 2 Credits.

COOP 90 hrs
This intermediate-level course is a restricted elective for students enrolled in the Environmental Science & Sustainability program. The course provides job-oriented laboratory training and practical work experience in a paid or unpaid work environment prior to career employment. Students work a minimum of 90 hours. Course completion requires a detailed description of the proposed internship, workplace attendance, frequent communication with the faculty advisor, a written final report, and a closing interview describing the student's work experience. Students should inquire with the department chairperson by the end of their second semester.
Prerequisites: Permission of department chair.

ENV-293. Internship Work Experience - Environment al Science & Sustainability (3cr, 135-3 00 hours). 3 Credits.

COOP 135 hrs
This comprehensive course is a restricted elective for students enrolled in the Environmental Science & Sustainability program. The course provides job-oriented laboratory training and practical work experience in a paid or unpaid work environment prior to career employment. The course requires a detailed description of the proposed internship, workplace attendance, regular communication with the faculty advisor, an oral presentation, a written final report, and a closing interview describing the student's work experience. Students work a minimum of 135 hours. Students desiring to participate in this experience should make their interest known to the department chairperson by the end of their second semester.
Prerequisites: Permission of department chair.

ENV-295. Independent Study in Environmental Scien ce & Sustainability. 3 Credits.

LECT 45 hrs
This course is a restricted elective for students enrolled in the Environmental Science & Sustainability program. This course provides an opportunity for selected students to participate in research under close supervision of the environmental science & sustainability faculty. Interested students should make their interest known early in the prior semester to the department chair, who will familiarize the students with criteria for selection and the steps to be taken to gain entrance to this course.
Prerequisites: Permission of department chair
Additional Fees: Course fee applies.