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| ESC 105 - Earth Science |
ESC 105 (Formerly ES 101) – Earth Science
This course provides a survey of physical geology, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy using a systems approach, treating earth materials (including air, water, and land), society, and the environment as interconnected systems. Human impacts, natural hazards, natural resources and global change are addressed (3 Credits). Offered in the Spring Semester of odd-numbered years.
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ESC 110 - Intro to Geography |
SC 110 (Formerly ES 103) – Introduction to Geography
This course provides an overview of the study of geography emphasizing physical, cultural, locational and regional geography. Topics include maps, landforms, climate, populations, political and economic geography, and natural resources (3 Credits). Offered every Spring Semester.
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ESC 115 - Environmental Quality |
ESC 115 (Formerly ES 111) - Environmental Quality
This interdisciplinary course will allow students to assess the quality of local environments, particularly streams, and to determine the extent of pollution. Biological, chemical and hydrological attributes will be examined in the field and the laboratory. Two hours lecture/discussion and two hours of laboratory per week (3 Credits). Offered every Fall Semester.
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ESC 120 - Physical Geology |
This introduction to physical geology teaches students the dynamic nature of the planet and the forces and systems that shape, change and interact within the earth's crust and on its surface. The course covers earth systems, tectonics, rock formation, rock indentification, forces of erosion, sedimentation, deposition, lithification, formation of energy sources, the hydrologic cycle, and environmental sensitivity. End of Course Outcomes: Student will be able to idemtify major rock types, environments of their formation, forces of change on and within the crust, and formation and sources of fossil fuels. They will also ba able to describe the interaction of resource development and the environment.
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ESC 121 - Physical Geology Lab |
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ESC 125 - Environmental Science |
ESC 125 (Formerly ES 102) - Environmental Science
This course provides an overview of current environmental issues from a local and global perspective. Students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact humans have made on ecosystems using an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Topics include matter and energy in the environment, population growth, energy sources, air and water pollution, and environmental policy (3 Credits). Offered in the Fall Semester of even-numbered years.
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ESC 130 - Intro to Environmental Studies |
ESC 130 (Formerly ES 105) – Introduction to Environmental Studies
The interdisciplinary nature of environmental studies is the focus of this course. This course tracks the history of the environmental movement and predominant environmental issues will be introduced and discussed. Varying philosophical and ethical stances regarding stewardship of the natural environment will be reviewed. The basic argument of economy versus the natural environment will be analyzed and debated (3 Credits).
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ESC 200 - Enviromental Law & Policy |
This course introduces, analyzes and discusses precedent-setting and pending environmental situations as they relate to law and policy, as well as their influence on technology, sociology and philosophy. Issues such as controlling hazardous materials, resource management, land use, property rights and water pollution control will be explored. Existing legislation, particularly the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, is analyzed. Insight into ecological facts and theories is offered. Field trips and guest lecturers are often scheduled (3 Credits).
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