Online Degrees and Courses

EL100 Introduction to Environmental Studies (3) NN
Introduction to principles of environmental relations and processes; survey of
environmental literature.
EL301 Advanced Environmental Studies (3)
In depth examination of human population growth, energy shortages, soil degradation,
pollution, and environmental economics.
Prerequisite: EL100 or BY123.
GY101 Earth Environments (4) NN
Natural elements of environment and effects on man: seasons, radiation, wind,
moisture, climate, as well as landforms resulting from running water, ice, wind,
gravity, marine activities, and tectonic processes.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab each week.
BY123 Introduction to Environmental Biology (4) NL
Interrelationships of factors in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; problems of
pollution, hunger, population growth; use of natural resources.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab each week.
CY101 Environmental Chemistry (3) NL
Application of chemical concepts to environmental systems; implications of
chemical technology to social and physical environment.
Three hours lecture per week.
One hour lab credit available by Independent Study contract.
Not applicable to chemistry major.
OR
CY102 Chemistry and Society (3) NL
An introductory survey of the role of chemistry in society. The basic principles
of chemistry are applied to everyday living situations. Common elements and
compounds will be used to illustrate principles, some of which are acid-base
theory, oxidation-reduction, radioactivity, and toxicity. Chemistry will be related
to other disciplines, the national economy, other industries, and the future wellbeing
of humans and the natural environment. Laboratory experiments will be
conducted during the lecture period.
Three hours of lecture/laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: None.
GY120 Human Geography (4) CPG
The geographic subfi eld of Human Geography discusses and interprets the
role of human beings as they are distributed across the surface of the earth.
This is a far-ranging fi eld of inquiry that incorporates information from the traditional
social scientifi c realms of economics, sociology, political science, and
anthropology into a spatial analysis of the world around us. Given the nature of
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the topic, this course will be introductory in nature and examine the breadth of
cultural geographic thought.
OR
SY103 Cultural Anthropology (3) PS
Analysis of human cultural adaptations in various societies around the world.
GY/BY285 Applications of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information
Systems (4)
A study of the basic concepts of Geographic Information Systems and their application
to geographic problems.
GY/EL490 Advanced Techniques and Topics (4)
Theory and application of specifi c techniques in research; collection and analysis
of data; specifi c topics vary with instructors.
Prerequisites: GY101 and GY120 or SY103.
SB100 Industrial Ecology (3)
This course examines natural and anthropogenic production processes and
explores the complex interactions among society, industry, and the natural environment.
The examination continues into the role of both private and government
sectors in designing a commercial infrastructure that promotes profi tability,
resource conservation, and sustainable production processes.
Prerequisites: EL 100 or BY 123, and BS 201.
Students may gain credit toward an Environmental Studies major by enrolling
in:
EL310 Special Topics in Environmental Studies (3)
Variable topics in environmental studies offered on an occasional basis.
SB201 Environmental Business Management(3)
This course examines successful environmental management practices that
enhance the profi tability and sustainability of extraction, processing, manufacturing,
and retailing businesses. It also integrates social issues, environmental
problems, and technical opportunities that face today’s business managers.
Non-traditional management approaches are discussed that increase profi ts
for industry, enhance environmental integrity, and create a productive employee
work communication, and social responsibility are discussed.
Prerequisites: SB100 and BS201.
GY370 Geography of Natural Resources (3)
Spatial distribution of energy resources, production, and consumption.
GY462 Geography of Water Resources (3)
Water resources and their management. Topics include the hydrologic cycle,
irrigation, hydro-electric power, recreation, agricultural water usage, pollution,
and desalinization.
Prerequisite: GY101 or instructor approval.
EL395 Field Experience in Environmental Studies (Variable)
Field-based program established by contract between instructor and student.
Subject to availability.
Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator required.
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180 Academic Programs
EL398 Readings in Environmental Studies (Variable)
Individually-negotiated program of readings on selected topic established by
contract between instructor and student. Contracts fi led with Registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator.
EL399 Independent Project in Environmental Studies (Variable)
Individually-negotiated project of defi ned nature established by contract between
instructor and student. Contracts fi led with Registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator.
Students opting for the Environmental Studies program should arrange
the negotiable courses and/or the environmental fi eld experience with the
consent of the Environmental Studies coordinator and/or advisor, and their
academic advisor. None of the 32 semester hours is applicable to the student’s
fi rst major.
Any student who completes the major courses, plus the appropriate credit
in a major fi eld or departmental concentration, may graduate with a double
major in such fi elds as Biology-Environmental Studies, Geography -
Environmental Studies, Chemistry-Environmental Studies, Sociology-
Environmental Studies, et al.

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