Course Search Results

Interested in transferring? Click to set your transfer options.

Refine Search

ES 111: Environmental Sustainability

3.00 Credits

Lander University

This course teaches students the skills to both define sustainability and to assess if a given process or product can be deemed "sustainable." Synthesis of fundamental ecological principles and anthropogenic activities will be covered. Conversation about pollution prevention, ecological risk, and remediation will help students practice sustainability as world citizens. (General Education - Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning) Three credit hours.

ShareES 111 - Environmental Sustainability
ES 301: Intro to Environmental Science

0.00 - 4.00 Credits

Lander University

First semester study of the environment emphasizing the physical, chemical and biological foundations of human society and the interactions between people and their environment. Topics include the Earth and its hydrological and biogeochemical cycles, population dynamics, environmental ethics, politics, economics and law, environmental sustainability, renewable and nonrenewable resources and their use, and climate change. Three hours lecture, one hour seminar per week. Four semester hours.

ShareES 301 - Intro to Environmental Science
ES 302: Intro to Environmental Sci 2

0.00 - 4.00 Credits

Lander University

Second semester of study of the environment emphasizing the chemical, geological, biological, and physical effects of human society on the biosphere and our responses to them. Topics include the environmental issues such as water pollution, solid waste disposal, risk assessment, species extinction and conservation, land use and urban development. Three hours lecture, one hour seminar per week. Four semester hours.

ShareES 302 - Intro to Environmental Sci 2
ES 310: Environmental Geology

3.00 Credits

Lander University

Human interactions with geological processes, including topics such as soil and rock properties, slope stability, fluvial geomorphology, river flooding, soil conservation, coastal hazards, water resources and supply, land subsidence, natural resource extraction, acid drainage, waste disposal, soil contamination, geologic catastrophes, land use planning. Prerequisite: GEOL 111. Three semester hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 111

ShareES 310 - Environmental Geology
ES 314: Cultural Persp GlobClimat Chng

3.00 Credits

Lander University

Global climate change is arguably the most important science-based issue of our time. Its impacts on cultures, institutions, economies, ecology, and other Earth systems are indelible and serious. The many cultures on Earth are affected by and respond to climate change in different ways. Understanding various cultural perspectives regarding this challenge is essential for an accurate and complete understanding of the impacts of climate change, as well as to understand what is possible in the way of adaptation and mitigation solutions to the challenge. In this course, the science of climate change will be reviewed in order to understand its causes and effects, and study how cultures other than our own regard and respond to climate change. Students will develop a critical understanding of these relationships as they study several developing areas of the world. (General Education - World Cultures) Three credit hours.

ShareES 314 - Cultural Persp GlobClimat Chng
ES 390: Special Topics in ES

1.00 - 4.00 Credits

Lander University

This course is designed to provide in-depth study of different topics in Environmental Science. Topics are of global importance and will be covered from multiple perspectives (e.g., global climate change, energy use, population, etc.). Specific topics will be announced in advance. Prerequisite: Completion of one or more laboratory science courses with "C" or better. (Global Issues/Nonwestern Studies) Three semester hours.

ShareES 390 - Special Topics in ES
ES 407: Research in Environ Science

1.00 - 4.00 Credits

Lander University

Special topics research problems for juniors or seniors in Environmental Science. May be taken for additional credit but is limited to a maximm of four semester hours toward degree requirements. Offered on demand to qualified students and with the approval of the instructor. One to four semester hours.

ShareES 407 - Research in Environ Science
ES 490: Internship in Environmental Sc

1.00 - 4.00 Credits

Lander University

Practical experience with an approved governmental or private organization involved in environmental regulation, monitoring, assessment, or compliance. A minimum of 6 hours/week of on the job experience for at least 13 weeks is required for each hour of credit. The experience will be supervised by the instructor, who will schedule conferences with the student. The student will maintain a folio of experiences and will submit a final paper and/or presentation describing the experience and the knowledge gained from it. The student is responsible for meeting all living and travel expenses. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, CHEM 111 and permission of the instructor. Graded Pass/Fail. Variable credit with a maximum of four semester hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 and CHEM 111

ShareES 490 - Internship in Environmental Sc
ESL 101: Beginning Grammar and Writing

3.00 Credits

Lander University

Emphasis is on basic vocabulary development and writing skills, including spelling and sentence construction. Students are introduced to basic English grammar, including parts of speech, verb forms, questions and negative statements. Graded pass/fail. May not be used for any degree credit. Three semester hours.

ShareESL 101 - Beginning Grammar and Writing
ESL 102: Beginning Speaking & Listening

3.00 Credits

Lander University

Emphasis is on conversational skills and basic pronunciation, including English stress patterns. Students encounter English through a variety of media, including games, audio-visual media, and face-to-face conversations. Graded pass/fail. May not be used for any degree credit. Three semester hours.

ShareESL 102 - Beginning Speaking & Listening