Plan of Study – Environmental Science for Biology Majors**

Note: A Semester Hour (s.h.) is a unit of academic credit representing an hour of class (such as lecture class) or three hours of laboratory work each week for an academic semester. Most courses are two, three or four semester hours.

Environmental Science for Biology Majors: Minor

Minor Courses (Minimum of 24 semester hours required.)

CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I (3 s.h.)

Structure and classification of compounds of carbon, with stress on the aliphatics; IUPAC nomenclature; properties, characteristic reactions of the common functional groups, especially of the oxygen functions; concepts of stereochemistry; introduction to mechanisms; stress on Bronsted and Lewis acid/base processes. Lecture will meet 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHM 1110 or equivalent. CHM 1120 highly recommended. Corequisite CHM 2210.LB.

CHM2210L Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 s.h.)

Structure and classification of compounds of carbon with stress on the aliphatics; IUPAC nomenclature; properties, characteristic reactions of the common functional groups, especially of the oxygen functions; concepts of stereochemistry; introduction to mechanisms; stress on Bronsted and Lewis acid/base processes. Laboratory exercises directed to demonstration of mechanistic processes. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHM 1110 or equivalent. Corequisite: CHM 2210.

CHM 2220 Organic Chemistry II (3 s.h.)

More extensive study of reaction mechanisms; aromatics; spectroscopy; organometallics. Laboratory exercises directed to the systematic identification of organic functional groups, spectroscopy and chromatography. Lecture will meet 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: CHM 1110 and 2210; CHM 1120 highly recommended. Corequisite: CHM 2220.LB.

CHM2220L Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 s.h.)

More extensive study of reaction mechanism, aromatics, spectroscopy, and polymerization. Laboratory exercises directed to aromatic substitution reactions, chromatography, and systematic identification of organic functional groups. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: CHM 1110 and CHM 2210; CHM 1120 highly recommended. Corequisite: CHM 2220.

ENV 3210 Limnology: The Study of Lakes (2 s.h.)

A study of the influences of physical, chemical, and biological factors on the structure and function of inland lakes and ecosystems. Lecture will meet 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: 6 s.h. in Biology. Corequisite: ENV 3210.LB.

ENV3210L Limnology: The Study of Lakes Lab (1 s.h.)

A study of the influences of physical, chemical, and biological factors on the structure and function of inland lakes and ecosystems. Lab will meet for 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: 6 s.h. in Biology. Corequisite ENV 3210.

ENV 3320 Environmental Analysis (3 s.h.)

Application of spectrophotometric and field-kit methods in the elucidation of quantitative and qualitative data from soil, water, algae, invertebrates, plants, and fish collections. Lecture will meet 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: CHM 1120, 2210, MTH 1210 or equivalent. Corequisite: ENV 3320.LB.

ENV3320L Environmental Analysis Lab (1 s.h.)

Application of spectrophotometric and field-kit methods in the elucidation of quantitative and qualitative data from soil, water, algae, invertebrates, plants, and fish collections. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: CHM 1120, 2210, MTH 1210 or equivalent. Corequisite: ENV 3320.

ENV 4710 Environmental Pollutions (3 s.h.)

Research investigations focused on a variety of pollution topics, e.g., mercury or metal concentration analysis of soil, water, invertebrates, fish, and plants; E coli colony studies of the nearby lakes and ponds; development of environmentally friendly biocides; acid rain/air pollutants. Lecture will meet 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1040, CHM 1120. Corequisite: ENV 4710.LB.

ENV4710L Environmental Pollutions Laboratory (1 s.h.)

Application of spectrophotometric and field-kit methods in the elucidation of quantitative and qualitative data from soil, water, algae, invertebrates, plants, and fish collections. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: CHM 1120, 2210, MTH 1210 or equivalent. Corequisite: ENV 4710.

Minor electives (Minimum of 1 semester hour required. (see major for choices))

BIO 2260 Microbiology (3 s.h.)

Fundamental principles of microbiology with emphasis on the biology of bacteria and other microbes (metabolism, genetics, growth, and death), their ecological relationships in natural and controlled environments, and the interactions of pathogenic microorganisms and their human and animal hosts. Lecture meets 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 2260.LB.

BIO2260L Microbiology Lab (1 s.h.)

Laboratory course investigating the fundamental principles of microbiology through hands-on exploration of techniques such as smear and stain preparation, safe handling of microorganisms and care and maintenance of cultures. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: CHM 1110 or CHM 1610; and BIO 1030 or BIO 2250 or BIO 2450. Corequisite: BIO 2260.

CHM 3610 Biochemistry I (BIO/CHM*) (3 s.h.)

Principles of biochemistry; major metabolic and biosynthetic pathways; structure and conformation of biological molecules and their molecular biology. Laboratory exercises in enzyme kinetics, electrophoresis, chromatography, and DNA isolation and manipulation. Lecture will meet 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: CHM 1110, CHM 1110.LB; and CHM 2210, CHM 2210.LB or CHM 1610 and CHM 1610.LB. Corequisite CHM 3610.LB.

CHM3610L Biochemistry I Lab (BIO/CHM*) (1 s.h.)

Laboratory exercises in enzyme kinetics, electrophoresis, chromatography, and DNA isolation and manipulation. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Corequisite: CHM 3610.

ENV 2930 Internship in Environmental Science (1 s.h. (Not To Exceed 4 s.h.))

Field placement in governmental, industrial, or academic settings that provide experience in environmental science issues, e.g., water, soil, sewer, and/or sediment testing, community cleanup, park management, animal shelter.

ENV 4700 Environmental Investigation (1 s.h. (Not To Exceed 4 s.h.))

Independent research, directed reading, or special problems under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisites: recommendation of major advisor and problem director.

ESS 2160 Earth Science (3 s.h.)

Earth Science is designed to acquaint the student with the principles and theories in the earth sciences. The subdisciplines of geology, meteorology, and astronomy will be emphasized. Interdisciplinary course designed for General Science, Integrated Science, and non-science majors. The course will be taught by a combination of lectures, visual aids, and videotapes. Lecture will meet for 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ESS 2160.LB.

ESS2160L Earth Science Lab (1 s.h.)

The purpose of this lab is to reveal the complex inter-relatedness of earth processes affecting the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere. This course is designed to broaden the student’s hands on and experimental lab experience that will enhance their understanding of the earth‘s geological and atmospheric processes, the astronomical origin of planet Earth and its Oceans. Lab will meet for 3 hours per week. Corequisite ESS 2160.

NFS 3312 Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems and Nutrition (ENV) (2 s.h.)

Study of the issues related to the current US food system and its effects on human health and the environment. Topics include sustainable food system approaches, community food security, and social justice. Students will participate in service learning in a sustainable agriculture setting.

WRT 2440 Technical Writing (3 s.h.)

Theory and application of technical writing principles. Topics include an introduction to the technical communication environment, ethical and legal considerations, the basics of writing and analyzing technical documents, collaborative writing, and design principles for documents and Web sites. Students create a variety of technical documents for inclusion in their final e-portfolios. Prerequisite: WRT 1020 or equivalent.

ESS 3260 Meteorology (3 s.h.)

This course introduces the atmospheric phenomena , weather and climate. It is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of the earth's atmosphere and its changing behavior. It provides a first look at various aspects of meteorology including solar radiation, global circulation, environmental issues, winds, cloud formation, stability, precipitation processes, weather systems, and severe weather. The course will also cover meteorological terminology, large-scale climate processes such as El Niño, and will discuss techniques of weather forecasting. Lecture will meet for 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ESS 3260. LB.

ESS3260L Meteorology Laboratory (1 s.h.)

This lab course provides the students with a hands-on introduction to experimental methods of scientific investigations in Meteorology and Climatology. It provides a first look at various aspects of atmospheric science including solar radiation, global circulation, environmental issues, winds, cloud formation, stability, precipitation processes, weather systems, and severe weather. The course will also emphasize the basic physical principles and processes that are important for a better understanding of the physical world and is designed for students of all majors interested in weather and global environmental change and other environmental disciplines. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ESS 3260.