ENVT 1110      (Active) Introduction to Environmental Management 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Surveys environmental issues and the impact of people on the environment. Covers water, air, and soil pollution. Discusses pollution prevention and remediation methods. For majors and any who have an interest in environmental issues.

ENVT 1200      (Active) Environmental Worker Safety 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F Discusses safety laws, training requirements, and the use of personal protective equipment. Covers management of a safety program and development of a safety culture.

ENVT 1210      (Active) Introduction to Water Reclamation 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Covers the basic processes used to treat wastewater including primary treatment, biological treatment, and chemical treatment processes. Offers excellent preparation for the state license exam.

ENVT 1270      (Active) Environmental Microbiology 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F Prerequisite(s):MICR 2060 recommended For water managers, public health workers, and environmental managers. Discusses the role microorganisms in water treatment, wastewater treatment, agriculture, environmental change, and others.

ENVT 1300      (Active) Environmental Lab and Sampling 3.0 : 2.0 : 3.0    Sp Studies basic laboratory techniques used by labs working on environmental projects. Covers safety, pH, dissolved oxygen, BOD, turbidity, organics, and others. Includes opportunities for undergraduate research.

ENVT 1360      (Active) Introduction to Water Treatment 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Covers coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, water sources, sampling, disinfection, and regulations. Introduces the equipment used to treat water. Discusses the prevention of disease through effective treatment.

ENVT 1510      (Active) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F Meets the requirements for the OSHA 40 hour training. Includes personal protection, identifying hazardous materials, spill control, and incident management. Completers may obtain OSHA certification for handling hazardous materials.

ENVT 2560      (Active) Environmental Health 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Sp Prerequisite(s):BIOL 1010 and CHEM 1110 recommended Presents how environmental protection and proper sanitation can protect the public. Covers control of infectious and noninfectious diseases, safe water supplies, housing safety, radiation hazards, and air pollution.

ENVT 2600      (Active/WorkFlow) Skills for Humanitarian Projects 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F For students interested in participating in humanitarian projects. Covers water supplies, adobe stoves, drip irrigation systems, photoelectric lighting, and rules for safety in unfamiliar surroundings.

ENVT 2710      (Active) Environmental Careers 1.0 : 1.0 : 0.0    Sp For all students interested in environmental careers. Explores the career opportunities in environmental areas. Covers resumes, letters of inquiry, networking, and other methods of job seeking.

ENVT 2730      (Active/WorkFlow) Introduction to Soils 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Sp Covers soil-water relations, soil classification, soil conservation, fertility, and soil chemistry. Discusses impacts such as agriculture and recreation upon soil quality.

ENVT 282R      (Active/WorkFlow) Environmental Internship 1.0 to 5.0 : 0.0 : 3.0 to 15.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):Instructor permission Allows students practical experience working at an environmentally related job. May be repeated for a maximum of five credits toward graduation.

ENVT 3000      (Active) GIS and GPS Applications for the Earth Sciences 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):ENVT 1110 or GEO 1010 Introduces students to the basic applications of GIS and GPS now often needed to carry out environmental and geological projects. Teaches how to operate hand held and survey grade GPS systems. Introduces students to the latest version of Arcview software and they are asked to carry out a sample GIS project.

ENVT 3010      (Active) Environmental Toxicology 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F Prerequisite(s):BIOL 1010 and CHEM 1110 recommended For environmental managers and safety managers. Discusses safe levels of exposure, safe industrial practices and regulations. Reviews standards for toxic substances. Increases awareness of toxins commonly found on job sites.

ENVT 3280      (Active) Environmental Law 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F Prerequisite(s):ENGL 1010 and ENGL 2020 recommended Covers the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Clean Air Act. Reviews the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Superfund law, DOT regulations, and OSHA regulations.

ENVT 3290      (Active) Environmental Permits and Reports 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):ENGL 1010 and ENGL 2020 recommended For students interested in becoming environmental managers. Covers the permits and reports that are required by the EPA, OSHA, state and local agencies that relate to air, water, and hazardous materials. Includes the preparation of sample permit applications and monthly operational reports.

ENVT 3320      (Active) Hydraulics of Water 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):MAT 1010 Prepares students to analyze the flow of water. Includes the continuity equation, Hazen-Williams formula, and the Bernoulli Theorem. Completers will be better able to interact with engineers and operate water equipment in a professional manner.

ENVT 3330      (Active) Water Resources Management 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Examines the broad issues that affect water quality and supply. Covers watershed management, limnology, stormwater management, and wetlands. Discusses the biological and physical processes that occur and the legal constraints that affect management decisions.

ENVT 3530      (Active) Environmental Management Systems 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):ENGL 1010 and ENGL 2020 recommended For those interested in the interaction between industry and the environment. Covers the systems and organization necessary to effectively manage environmental issues. Discusses the ISO 14000 standard and its effect upon management practices.

ENVT 3550      (Active) Site Investigation 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1110 (recommended) Covers the investigation and preliminary cleanup of a contaminated site. Includes planning, training, site characterization, sampling, and site control. Completers should have a basic understanding of the process used to remediate an environmentally damaged site.

ENVT 3630    (Cross Listed With:  GEOG 3630 ,  GEOG 3630 ,  GEOG 3630 ,  GEOG 3630 ,  GEOG 3630 ,  GEOG 3630 ,  )   (Active) Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4.0 : 3.0 : 2.0     Introduces the operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Focuses on GIS software and basic theory of geographic information science. Offers valuable preparation for careers in geography, planning, surveying, marketing, environmental technology, biology, engineering, and other related fields.

ENVT 3700      (Active) Current Topics in Environmental Management 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Sp Prerequisite(s):ENVT 1110 recommended Studies local environmental issues, new technologies, and the challenges faced by environmental managers. Issues discussed will vary with the semester. Prepares students for a thoughtful discussion of environmental issues.

ENVT 3750      (Active) Land Use Planning 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F Prerequisite(s):ENVT 3280 recommended Covers key issues in land use planning and how they affect the environment. Includes multiple use concepts, focused uses, zoning, mapping, and the political processes used in planning. Discusses the importance of strategic planning and public relations.

ENVT 3770      (Active) Natural Resources Management 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):BIOL 1010 recommended For students in the Environmental Management program and others interested in natural resource issues. Introduces the management and conservation of natural resources. Discusses forestry, range management, wildlife management, and outdoor recreation.

ENVT 3790      (Active/WorkFlow) Hydrology 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):MAT 1010 and DGM 201D recommended Presents a comprehensive review of the role of water in the environment. Discusses precipitation, runoff, surface flow, groundwater movement, effects of vegetation on water cycles,and human impacts. Knowledge of spreadsheets recommended.

ENVT 3800    (Cross Listed With:  CHEM 3800 ,  PHYS 3800 ,  CHEM 3800 ,  PHYS 3800 ,  )   (Active) Energy Use on Earth 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F Prerequisite(s):(PHYS 1010 or PHSC 1000 or CHEM 1010 or GEO 1010 or GEO 2040 or METO 1010) and MATH 1050 Covers the science of energy production and consumption. Quantitatively analyzes various methods of energy production, distribution, and end use in all sectors of our society, including transportation, residential living, and industry. Examines the impacts of our energy consumption on the environment and prospects for alternative energy sources. Intended for science majors interested in energy use in society or in an energy related career, and for students in other majors who feel that a technical understanding of energy use will help them to understand and mitigate its impact in our society.

ENVT 3850      (Active) Environmental Policy 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):ENVT 1110 and ENVT 3280 (recommended) For upper-division students with an interest in environmental policy. Discusses the process by which policies are made and the factors that influence policy formation. Includes political factors, economics, international issues, public awareness and others.

ENVT 482R    (Cross Listed With:  GEO 482R ,  GEO 482R ,  )   (Active) Geologic/Environmental Internship 1.0 to 3.0 : 0.0 : 5.0 to 15.0     Prerequisite(s):GEO 1010 or ENVT 1110, and 12 credit hours of any GEO, GEOG, or ENVT courses, and declared major in any Earth Science program Engages students in supervised geologic or environmental work in a professional setting. Requires approval by the Chair of the Department of Earth Science. Includes maintaining a journal of student experiences and preparing a paper summarizing their experience. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted toward graduation.

ENVT 495R      (Active) Special Projects in Environmental Management 1.0 to 3.0 : 0.0 : 3.0 to 9.0     Prerequisite(s):Instructor Permission Allows students to pursue undergraduate research projects. Includes instructor directed practical research. Students will prepare a report of their findings. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits toward graduation.