Description of Environmental Science Courses

Fuller course descriptions may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.


228. Geographic Information Systems (3 credit hours)
An introduction to the theory and practice of GIS, with applications to environmental 
planning and resource management. Spring in odd years  Drs. Georgian & Levine

301. Process Engineering (3 credit hours)
Examination of the major technological systems designed to control the impact of large municipal
or industrial systems on the environment. Fall  Dr. Budzinski

401. Environmental Regulation and Testing  (3 credit hours)
An examination of the sources of various environmental regulations and the application of these
regulations to industrial and municipal operations.  Spring  R. Knittel, M.S.

402 & 402L. Surface and Groundwater Hydrology (3 credit hours)
An introduction to hydrology, designed to provide an environmental science major with a broad
survey of the concepts and techniques of hydrology.  Spring  Dr. Georgian    linkage

404. Internship in Environmental Science (3 credit hours)
A program designed to give qualified students an opportunity to spend an extended time on a
practical environmental project.  The projects will be completed in cooperation with an
approved governmental or private agency.  Fall & Spring  Dr. Neeson

490. Environmental Science Seminar (1 credit hour)
A series of presentations by those students who have completed their environmental science
internship.  Spring    linkage