Integrated Program in the Environment
Minor in Environmental Science
Students on Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Spring 2019 requirements ENVSCIMIN
Requirements
The minor requires at least 15 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
- Introductory Course. One (1) course:
- EAS-E 105 Earth: Our Habitable Planet
- GEOG-G 107 Physical Systems of the Environment
- GEOG-G 208 Environment and Society
- SPEA-E 272 Introduction to Environmental Sciences
EAS-E 105 Earth: Our Habitable Planet
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to planet Earth as a dynamic and complex global system. Course materials will demonstrate physical and chemical linkages between biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere that directly impact lifestyles of human populations at time scales of years to centuries. Lecture and lab.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 105 or GEOL-G 105.
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GEOG-G 107 Physical Systems of the Environment
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Explores the physical processes of the Earth—its weather, climate, landforms, oceans and ecosystems—and analyzes a range of environmental issues.
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GEOG-G 208 Environment and Society
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Just as we shape the environment, the environment shapes us. From globalization to food production to climate change, learn how humans and environments interact.
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SPEA-E 272 Introduction to Environmental Sciences
- Description
- Application of principles from life and physical sciences to the understanding and management of the environment. Emphasis will be placed on (1) the physical and biological restraints on resource availability and use, and (2) the technological and scientific options to solving environmental problems.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Advanced Electives. Three (3) courses:
- BIOL-B 300 Vascular Plants
- BIOL-B 351 Fungi
- BIOL-B 364 Summer Flowering Plants
- BIOL-L 307
- BIOL-L 311 Genetics
- BIOL-L 318 Evolution
- BIOL-L 319 Genetics Laboratory
- BIOL-L 326 Biodiverse-City. The Art and Science of Green Infrastructure
- BIOL-L 328 Disease Ecology and Evolution
- BIOL-L 350 Environmental Biology
- BIOL-L 376 Biology of Birds
- BIOL-L 402 Ecosystem Ecology and Global Change
- BIOL-L 472 Microbiomes: Host and Environmental Health
- BIOL-L 473 Ecology
- BIOL-L 474 Field and Laboratory Ecology
- BIOL-M 315 Microbiology Laboratory
- BIOL-M 465 Environmental Microbiology Laboratory
- BIOL-Z 373 Entomology
- BIOL-Z 374
- BIOL-Z 406 Vertebrate Zoology
- BIOL-Z 476 Biology of Fishes
- CHEM-A 314 Biological and Environmental Chemical Analysis
- CHEM-A 315 Chemical Measurements Laboratory
- CHEM-A 316 Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM-C 317 Equilibria and Electrochemistry
- CHEM-C 318 Spectrochemistry and Separations
- EAS-A 315 Climate Engineering
- EAS-A 332 Atmospheric Thermodynamics & Cloud Processes
- EAS-A 339 Weather Analysis and Forecasting
- EAS-A 347 Instrumentation for Atmospheric Science
- EAS-A 364 Atmospheric Dynamics I
- EAS-A 437 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology and Climatology
- EAS-A 474 Topics in Atmospheric Science
- EAS-A 476 Climate Change Science
- EAS-A 410
- EAS-E 316 Mineral Fuels and Materials
- EAS-E 330 Human Impacts on Earth Systems: Quantifying Impacts, Designing Solutions
- EAS-E 333 Sedimentation and Tectonics
- EAS-E 334 Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- EAS-E 341 Natural History of Coral Reefs
- EAS-E 351 Elements of Hydrology
- EAS-E 406 Introduction to Geochemistry
- EAS-E 411 Invertebrate Paleontology
- EAS-E 412 Introduction to Vertebrate Paleontology
- EAS-E 415 Principles of Geomorphology
- EAS-E 423 Methods in Applied Geophysics
- EAS-E 444 Methods in Analytical Geochemistry
- EAS-E 451 Principles of Hydrogeology
- EAS-E 488 Paleoclimatology: A Geological Record of Earth's Climate History
- EAS-E 488 Paleoclimatology: A Geological Record of Earth's Climate History
- EAS-X 329 Introductory Field Experience in Environmental Science
- EAS-X 420 Regional Geology Field Trip
- EAS-X 429 Field Geology in the Rocky Mountains
- GEOG-G 304 Physical Meteorology and Climatology
- GEOG-G 307 Biogeography: The Distribution of Life
- GEOG-G 315 Environmental Conservation
- GEOG-G 336 Environmental Remote Sensing
- One (1) of the following:
- GEOG-G 338 Geographic Information Systems
- SPEA-E 418 Vector-Based Gis
- GEOG-G 341 Ecological Restoration: Science, Politics, and Ethics
- GEOG-G 350
- GEOG-G 368 Water in the Midwest
- GEOG-G 405 Ecological Climatology
- GEOG-G 407
- GEOG-G 436
- GEOG-G 438 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
- GEOG-G 444 Climate Change Impacts
- GEOG-G 451 Physical Hydrology
- GEOG-G 452 Tree-Ring Science
- GEOG-G 453 Water and Society
- GEOG-G 481 Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling
- GEOG-G 485 Geospatial Programming
- GEOG-G 485 Geospatial Programming
- GEOG-G 488 Applied Spatial Statistics
- GEOG-G 489 Geospatial Analysis of Big Data in Python
- PHYS-P 310 Environmental Physics
- PHYS-P 310 Environmental Physics
- PHYS-P 317 Signals and Information Processing in Living Systems
- SPEA-E 332 Introduction to Applied Ecology
- SPEA-E 355 Introduction to Limnology
- SPEA-E 375 Techniques of Environmental Science
- SPEA-E 400 Topics in Environmental Studies (Approved topics: "PLANTS AND PLANT COMMUNITIES" (TPC 138); "RADIOLOGICAL HAZARD MANAGEMENT" (TPC 123))
- SPEA-E 401 Human Behavior and Energy Consumption
- SPEA-E 410 Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
- SPEA-E 411 Introduction to Groundwater Hydrology
- SPEA-E 422 Urban Forest Management
- SPEA-E 426 Applied Mathematics for Environmental Science
- SPEA-E 431 Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment
- SPEA-E 440 Wetlands Ecology and Management
- SPEA-E 442 Habitat Analysis-Terrestrial
- SPEA-E 443 Habitat Analysis-Aquatic
- SPEA-E 451 Air Pollution and Control
- SPEA-E 452 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- SPEA-E 452 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- SPEA-E 455 Limnology
- SPEA-E 456 Lake and Watershed Management
- SPEA-E 457 Introduction to Conservation Biology
- SPEA-E 460 Wildlife Management
- SPEA-E 461 Wildlife Techniques
- SPEA-E 464 Organic Pollutants: Environmental Chemistry and Fate
- SPEA-E 482 Overseas Topics in Environmental Science (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- SPEA-V 413 Food Systems and Community Resilience
BIOL-B 300 Vascular Plants
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- One introductory biology course
- Description
- Survey of the ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants, including their morphology, classification, ecology, evolution, and economic importance.
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BIOL-B 351 Fungi
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112
- Notes
- R: Junior or senior standing
- Description
- Morphology, life histories, classification, genetics, physiology, development, ecology, medical and economic importance of fungi.
BIOL-B 364 Summer Flowering Plants
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- One introductory biology course
- Description
- For those desiring a broad, practical knowledge of common wild and cultivated plants.
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BIOL-L 311 Genetics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Description
- Analysis of the mechanisms of inheritance, including developmental processes that lead to the construction of whole organisms and to the transmission to their offspring of specific genetic traits. Includes the principles of genetics and the analysis of mutations affecting development.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 311 or BIOL-S 311.
BIOL-L 318 Evolution
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Description
- Provides a rigorous exploration of the theory of evolution--the conceptual core of biology. Topics include origins and history of life; the interplay of heredity and environment in shaping adaptations; molecular, behavioral, and social evolution; patterns of speciation, extinction, and their consequences; methods for inferring evolutionary relationships among organisms.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of the following: BIOL-L 318, BIOL-L 479, or BIOL-S 318.
BIOL-L 319 Genetics Laboratory
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Notes
- P or C: BIOL-L 311
- Description
- Experiments with plants, animals, bacteria, and viruses demonstrating fundamental genetic mechanisms.
BIOL-L 326 Biodiverse-City. The Art and Science of Green Infrastructure
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- 100-level Biology; or consent of instructor
- Description
- An interdisciplinary, place-based approach to understanding biological diversity and its relationship to flourishing human societies, and to developing associated skills and values (e.g. interdisciplinary thinking and action, stewardship).
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BIOL-L 328 Disease Ecology and Evolution
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; AND BIOL-H 111 OR BIOL-L 112
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 211 AND BIOL-L 473
- Description
- Presents the theoretical framework of disease ecology to address special problems in disease biology, including the evolution of virulence, sexually transmitted diseases, reproduction and mate choice. Examines case studies of common infectious diseases. Combines informal lecture with discussion of key papers in the field.
BIOL-L 350 Environmental Biology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Not open to biology majors
- Description
- Interactions of human beings with other elements of the biosphere with emphasis on population, community, and ecosystem levels of ecology.
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BIOL-L 376 Biology of Birds
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112
- Notes
- Intended for biology majors
- Description
- Avian systematics, distribution, evolution, ecology, and behavior, emphasis on migration and orientation, territoriality, communication, and reproductive behavior. Field trips will concentrate on identification, interpretation of behavior, and research methods.
BIOL-L 402 Ecosystem Ecology and Global Change
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 473 and an introductory environmental science or ecology course
- Description
- Explains how ecosystems function and how and why ecosystems differ in their sensitivity to stress, disturbance and global change. Introduces key concepts and approaches used in the field of ecosystem ecology: ecosystem energetics; biogeochemical cycles and budgets; and the response of ecosystems to stress, disturbance and global change. Focuses on patterns and processes in aquatic, terrestrial and wetland ecosystems.
BIOL-L 472 Microbiomes: Host and Environmental Health
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least sophomore standing
- Description
- We are covered with trillions of microorganisms that influence our health and well being. This course focuses on the diversity of these microorganisms but also those in nature, which together regulate the world we live in. Reading primary literature, class experiments, modeling, and group presentations.
BIOL-L 473 Ecology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 318
- Description
- Major concepts of ecology for science majors; relation of individual organisms to their environment, population ecology, structure and function of ecosystems.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 473 and BIOL-L 479.
BIOL-L 474 Field and Laboratory Ecology
- Credits
- 2–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111
- Notes
- R: Previous or concurrent enrollment in BIOL-L 473
- Description
- Introduction to research problems and techniques in the ecology of individuals, populations, and ecosystems.
BIOL-M 315 Microbiology Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112
- Description
- A conventional laboratory of exercises, demonstrations and discussions. The goal is to achieve proficiency in the principles and techniques necessary for the manipulation of microorganisms under aseptic conditions.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-M 255 or BIOL-M 315.
BIOL-M 465 Environmental Microbiology Laboratory
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-M 250, BIOL-M 255, or BIOL-M 315; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Scientific inquiry-driven research in environmental microbiology. Focus on the diversity and function of environmental microbes and methods used to study them.
BIOL-Z 373 Entomology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One introductory biology course
- Description
- Insects, with emphasis on evolution, distribution, behavior, and structure.
BIOL-Z 406 Vertebrate Zoology
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111 and junior or senior standing
- Description
- Morphology, evolution, adaptations, and general biology of vertebrates.
BIOL-Z 476 Biology of Fishes
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and junior or senior standing
- Description
- Introduces diversity of extant fishes with respect to evolutionary relationships, classification, structure, function, behavior, ecology and biogeography.
CHEM-A 314 Biological and Environmental Chemical Analysis
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-S 341, or CHEM-R 340; and MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211
- Description
- Theory and application of analytical techniques, including statistical treatment of data, spectroscopy, separation methods, electroanalytical methods, radioisotopes, and immunological methods.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-A 314 or CHEM-C 318.
CHEM-A 315 Chemical Measurements Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-A 314; or CHEM-C 317 and CHEM-C 318
- Description
- Application of analytical techniques and instrumentation to qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Theory, instrumentation, and data analysis will be covered.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-A 315 or CHEM-A 316.
CHEM-A 316 Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 318 or CHEM-A 314
- Description
- Laboratory experiments involve the application of analytical techniques and instrumentation to chemical analysis of biological samples. Methods include spectroscopy, immunoassays, chromatography, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-A 315 or CHEM-A 316.
CHEM-C 317 Equilibria and Electrochemistry
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- A grade of C- or higher in CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-S 341, or CHEM-R 340; and MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-M 213
- Description
- Treatment of analytical data; chemical equilibrium; redox titrations; electrochemical theory; potentiometry; voltammetry; coulometry.
CHEM-C 318 Spectrochemistry and Separations
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- A grade of C- or higher in CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-S 341, or CHEM-R 340; and MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-M 213
- Description
- Ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and luminescence spectrophotometry; flame and electrical discharge techniques; X-ray and mass spectrometric methods; phase equilibria and extractions; counter current distribution; gas, thin-layer liquid, and high-performance liquid chromatography.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-A 314; or CHEM-C 317 and CHEM-C 318.
EAS-A 315 Climate Engineering
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces climate engineering from a physical science perspective, delving into how and why it works. Covers the major climate engineering proposals that have been put forward, such as stratospheric sulfate aerosols and marine cloud brightening. Explores issues of distributional justice, ethics, governance, and geopolitics related to climate engineering.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-A 315 or GEOG-G 329.
EAS-A 332 Atmospheric Thermodynamics & Cloud Processes
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 211 or MATH-S 211; and one of EAS-E 122, GEOG-G 109, or GEOL-G 122
- Description
- Earth's weather and climate are controlled by how heat and moisture move in the atmosphere. In this course, students learn and apply the basic physical laws that govern those processes. Topics include thermodynamic laws, principles of atmospheric stability, phase changes of water, nucleation of cloud droplets and the growth of clouds, and the use of common meteorological tools and data to interpret cloud and precipitation behavior.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-A 332 or GEOL-G 332.
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EAS-A 339 Weather Analysis and Forecasting
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 122, GEOG-G 109, GEOL-G 107, or GEOL-G 122; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Analysis and interpretation of meteorological data with a focus on forecasting applications for the mid-latitudes. Students learn the practical skills that weather forecasters use.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-A 339, GEOG-G 339, or GEOL-G 339.
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EAS-A 347 Instrumentation for Atmospheric Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces the principles of atmospheric measurement including sampling strategies, instrumentation and data analysis to quantify atmospheric variables and processes. Covers standard meteorological techniques: ground-based, satellite and airborne remote sensing; atmospheric chemistry and aerosol measurements. Research projects in experimental design will employ field and laboratory equipment to investigate climatological and meteorological principles.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-A 347 or GEOL-G 347.
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EAS-A 364 Atmospheric Dynamics I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-M 120
- Description
- A calculus-based coverage of the theory of atmospheric flows. Topics include: derivation of fundamental forces and the equations of motion in inertial and rotating reference frames; isobaric, natural, and spherical coordinates; geostrophic, cyclostropic, and gradient wind balances; and the kinematics and dynamics of circulation and vorticity.
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EAS-A 437 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology and Climatology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-A 339, EAS-A 340, GEOG-G 304, GEOG-G 339, GEOL-G 339, or GEOL-G 340; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Analysis and prediction of synoptic scale weather systems, emphasizing the mid-latitudes. Other topics include severe weather and atmospheric/oceanic teleconnections.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-A 437, GEOG-G 433, or GEOL-G 437.
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EAS-A 474 Topics in Atmospheric Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Topics may include surface-vegetation-atmosphere interactions, climatology and statistics of extreme events, dimensional analysis and similarity theory, dynamics of turbulent transport, boundary layer dynamics, urban meteorology, general circulation, or applications of numerical modeling at a variety of scales.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours in EAS-A 474 and GEOL-G 474.
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EAS-A 476 Climate Change Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: At least two college-level physical science courses or other experience reading and interpreting scientific data
- Description
- Evidence for and theories of climate change over a range of time scales. Sources of natural climate forcing are presented, historical evolution of climate change is quantified, and model tools and climate projections are presented along with analyses of climate change impacts.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-A 476, GEOG-G 475, or GEOL-G 476.
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EAS-E 316 Mineral Fuels and Materials
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 225 or GEOL-G 225
- Description
- Origin of petroleum, coal, industrial minerals, and ore deposits; reserves, resources, and future needs; history, economic, and environmental considerations; national minerals policy; and international aspects of energy and raw materials distribution.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 316 or GEOL-G 316.
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EAS-E 330 Human Impacts on Earth Systems: Quantifying Impacts, Designing Solutions
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 225 or EAS-E 226; CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-J 117; BIOL-L 111 or BIOL-L 112; and MATH-M 119, MATH-M 120, MATH-M 211, MATH-M 212, MATH-S 211, or MATH-S 212; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Earth resources are important for human existence. However, their extraction and use often have significant consequences. As population grows and technologies advance, the demand for and consequences of using Earth materials increase. This course analyzes the benefits and problems of Earth materials usage and designs realistic solutions for the problems.
EAS-E 333 Sedimentation and Tectonics
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- One of EAS-E 225 or GEOL-G 225; and one of EAS-E 226 or GEOL-G 226
- Description
- Integrative treatment of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology. Examines links between tectonic deformation processes and the resulting sediment that forms the stratigraphic rock record. Description of sedimentary rocks, from basic features at the bed-scale to scales of sedimentary basins. Learning and applying the facies concept and using stratigraphic principles to correlate facies across sedimentary basins.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 333, EAS-E 334, GEOL-G 333, or GEOL-G 334.
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EAS-E 334 Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 222 or GEOL-G 222
- Description
- Processes and factors influencing genesis of sedimentary particles and their deposition. Interpretation of depositional environments. Sedimentary facies and interpretation of stratigraphic record from outcrop, core sequence, and remote sensing.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 334 or GEOL-G 334.
EAS-E 341 Natural History of Coral Reefs
- Description
- Evolutionary history of reef ecosystems through geologic time inclusive of reef composition and global distribution, modern reef development, conservation and management practices, and the persistence of the reef ecosystem through climate change scenarios. Covers biologic, ecologic, and geologic principles as they pertain to coral reef ecosystems.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
EAS-E 351 Elements of Hydrology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-V 119; and PHYS-P 110; or consent of instructor.
- Description
- An intensive survey of Earth\'s water resources, focusing on the first principles that govern surface water and groundwater and the techniques used in the field for hydrology.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 351 or GEOL-G 351.
EAS-E 406 Introduction to Geochemistry
- Description
- Interactions between geology, chemistry, and biology in natural systems. Explores biogeochemical processes on small scales and in terms of global cycles, as well as human impacts on biogeochemical cycling.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
EAS-E 411 Invertebrate Paleontology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One course from the General Education Natural and Mathematical Sciences course list
- Description
- Structure, classification, habitats, and geological history and significance of the invertebrate phyla. Laboratory study of fossils.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 411 or GEOL-G 411.
EAS-E 412 Introduction to Vertebrate Paleontology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One course from the General Education Natural and Mathematical Sciences course list
- Description
- Fossil record, comparative morphology, phylogeny, biogeography, and paleoecology of the major vertebrate groups. Functional modifications of the vertebrate skeleton for existence in various aquatic and terrestrial environments. Laboratory study of recent and fossil osteological specimens. Field trip to a museum with a major vertebrate paleontology collection.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 412 and GEOL-G 412.
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EAS-E 415 Principles of Geomorphology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 226 or GEOL-G 226
- Description
- Covers how and why topography develops across a range of Earth environments. Explores how major earth systems, such as tectonics and climate, influence erosion, sediment transport, and topography, as well as the importance of geomorphology to societal needs ranging from natural hazards to landscape management and restoration.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 415 or GEOL-G 415.
EAS-E 423 Methods in Applied Geophysics
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221 or PHYS-P 221
- Description
- Fundamentals and application of geophysics to geologic problems; emphasis on geophysical exploration. Occasional laboratory demonstrations or problems and field work.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 423 and GEOL-G 423.
EAS-E 444 Methods in Analytical Geochemistry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 103, CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- An overview of basic collection and preparation of water, soil, and geologic materials for analysis by analytical geochemistry techniques for environmental and exploration geology, and geochemistry applications. Techniques include Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Atomic Spectrometry Absorption (AAS) by flame and graphite furnace, X-ray fluorescence, and Leco carbon and sulfur concentration determinations.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 444 or GEOL-G 444.
EAS-E 451 Principles of Hydrogeology
- Credits
- 2–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117; and MATH-M 211 or MATH-S 211
- Description
- Physical and chemical properties of water; chemical equilibria and stable isotopes in groundwaters; acid drainage, landfills, and agricultural pollution; Darcy's Law, fluid potential, unsaturated flow; fluid and aquifer properties affecting groundwater flow; fluid mass-balance equation and its application; contaminant transport.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 451 and GEOL-G 451.
EAS-E 488 Paleoclimatology: A Geological Record of Earth's Climate History
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 227; or at least 3 EAS-prefixed courses at the 200-level or higher
- Description
- Examines how Earth's climate has varied over geological time based on evidence from rock records. Explores varied approaches to reconstruction of past climates based on evidence contained in the records from sedimentary sequences and fossil occurrences, complemented by insights provided by geochemical data.
EAS-E 488 Paleoclimatology: A Geological Record of Earth's Climate History
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 227; or at least 3 EAS-prefixed courses at the 200-level or higher
- Description
- Examines how Earth's climate has varied over geological time based on evidence from rock records. Explores varied approaches to reconstruction of past climates based on evidence contained in the records from sedimentary sequences and fossil occurrences, complemented by insights provided by geochemical data.
EAS-X 329 Introductory Field Experience in Environmental Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One college-level chemistry course; and EAS-E 225 or GEOL-G 225
- Description
- Introduction to field-based scientific investigations. Experience in various environmental geology standard methods in topics including environmental chemistry, geology, paleoclimate and hydrogeology. Field exercises will be carried out in half-day field excursions to regional localities.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-X 329, GEOL-G 329, or GEOL-X 329.
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EAS-X 420 Regional Geology Field Trip
- Credits
- 1–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Any EAS-E course at the 300-399 level
- Description
- Field investigation of selected regions of North America for study of mineralogic, lithologic, stratigraphic, structural, paleontologic, geomorphologic, or other geological relationships. Six to 15 days in the field.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours in EAS-X 420, GEOL-G 420, and GEOL-X 420.
EAS-X 429 Field Geology in the Rocky Mountains
- Credits
- 5–8 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 322, EAS-E 323, GEOL-G 222, or GEOL-G 323
- Description
- Six weeks, including five weeks at the Geologic Field Station in Montana. Geologic reconnaissance, measurement of stratigraphic sections, mapping on aerial photographs, construction of structure sections. Regional geomorphology, stratigraphy, and structure through South Dakota, the Black Hills, Wyoming, Montana, Yellowstone Park, and Glacier Park.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-X 429, GEOL-G 429, or GEOL-X 429.
GEOG-G 304 Physical Meteorology and Climatology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Provides an introduction to the physical basis of Earth\'s atmosphere and climate system from global to local scales, emphasizing physical processes and properties. Analyzes surface energy and water balances in varied landscapes. Covers issues related to climate change.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of GEOG-G 304, EAS-A 340, or GEOL-G 340.
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GEOG-G 307 Biogeography: The Distribution of Life
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A survey of the present and past distributions of the world's plants and animals, emphasizing ecological explanation of species distributions. Topics include evolution and distribution of major plant and animal groups, world vegetation, plant and animal domestication, introduction of plant and animal pests, destruction of natural communities, and extinction.
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GEOG-G 315 Environmental Conservation
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Explores the environmental impact of global population growth, natural resources utilization, and pollution. Examines current problems relating to energy consumption, farming practices, water use, resource development and deforestation from geologic and ecological perspectives. Strategies designed to avert predicted global catastrophe will be examined to determine success potential.
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GEOG-G 336 Environmental Remote Sensing
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Principles of remote sensing of the earth and its atmosphere, emphasizing satellite data in visible, infrared, and microwave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Emphasis on practical applications and digital image analysis.
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GEOG-G 338 Geographic Information Systems
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Overview of the principles and practices of geographic information systems (GIS). The course will deal with issues of spatial data models, database design, introductory and intermediate GIS operations, and case studies of real-world GIS applications. Laboratory exercises will provide significant hands-on experience. Lecture and laboratory.
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SPEA-E 418 Vector-Based Gis
- Description
- Introduction to geographic information systems using vector data structure Vector GIS capabilities and uses. Data structure and file management of spatial data. Laboratory exercises using ARC/INFO software.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
GEOG-G 341 Ecological Restoration: Science, Politics, and Ethics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Can humans restore ecosystems and undo the environmental harm they have caused? To what state/extent should ecosystems be restored? What drives the ecological restoration movement? Investigates the deeply interconnected history, philosophy, ecology, geomorphology, and political economy of restoration through readings, discussions, and fieldwork.
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GEOG-G 368 Water in the Midwest
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Explores the science, politics, and ethics of water in the Midwest from the Bloomington campus to the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins. Critically examines such water issues as pollution, environmental justice, flooding, invasive species, agricultural and urban water demand, and effective regulation.
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GEOG-G 405 Ecological Climatology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Surveys the relationship between climate and vegetation and explores the consequences of human impacts. Examines the role of climate on vegetation patterns, agricultural crops, and select ecosystems and in turn, the influence of vegetation on climate.
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GEOG-G 438 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GEOG-G 338 or consent of instructor
- Description
- Covers intermediate and advanced theory in geographic information science and spatial analysis using GIS software. Provides an in-depth look into this rapidly developing field and teaches the skills needed to construct, manage, and analyze data and models.
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GEOG-G 444 Climate Change Impacts
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases are causing climate to change at an unprecedented rate. This course will explain how and why anthropogenic activity is causing climate to change, how this impacts society and options for adaptation and mitigation, plus the potential to reduce climate change through geoengineering.
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GEOG-G 451 Physical Hydrology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to hydrological processes occurring at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Principles of water resources such as infiltration, runoff, surface- and groundwater flow will be explored. Topics covered also include the environmental, economic, and social implications of floods, droughts, dams, and water usage as well as current and future issues in water quality, water pollution, and water-resource regulation.
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GEOG-G 452 Tree-Ring Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Examines the science of dendrochronology. Developing a scientific understanding of the information recorded by trees is essential to our quest to better understand natural and human processes.
GEOG-G 453 Water and Society
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Do we control water, or does it control us? Introduces geographic perspectives on the interaction of water and society. Takes the holistic view and asks the big questions about how water shapes, and is shaped by, social, political, and cultural dynamics.
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GEOG-G 481 Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Computer programming experience highly recommended
- Description
- Introduces the major components of terrestrial ecosystem models - the land component of earth system models that are used in climate change projections. These components include biogeochemical, hydrology, and energy cycles, as well as processes that impact ecosystems, such as disturbance, land use change, and land management.
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GEOG-G 485 Geospatial Programming
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: GEOG-G 336 and GEOG-G 338
- Description
- Introduces both JavaScript and Python programming languages in conjunction with the Google Earth Engine and ArcGIS for geospatial analysis. Provides hands-on programming experience to independently solve problems in Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sending (RS) analysis, including machine learning.
GEOG-G 485 Geospatial Programming
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: GEOG-G 336 and GEOG-G 338
- Description
- Introduces both JavaScript and Python programming languages in conjunction with the Google Earth Engine and ArcGIS for geospatial analysis. Provides hands-on programming experience to independently solve problems in Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sending (RS) analysis, including machine learning.
GEOG-G 488 Applied Spatial Statistics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- 6 credit hours of geography or consent of instructor
- Description
- Extension of traditional statistical analysis to spatial data. Spatial means and spatial variances, the examination of differences in samples over space, spatial autocorrelation, nearest neighbor analysis, map comparison techniques. Emphasis is on practical applications.
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GEOG-G 489 Geospatial Analysis of Big Data in Python
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces the Python programming language and the Python skills needed to perform complex geospatial data analysis and data visualization with large spatiotemporal datasets (e.g. modeling, remote sensing, or GIS data).
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PHYS-P 310 Environmental Physics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221; and MATH-M 211; or consent of instructor
- Description
- For biological and physical science majors. Relationship of physics to current environmental problems. Energy production, comparison of sources and byproducts; nature of and possible solutions to problems of noise, particulate matter in atmosphere.
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PHYS-P 310 Environmental Physics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221; and MATH-M 211; or consent of instructor
- Description
- For biological and physical science majors. Relationship of physics to current environmental problems. Energy production, comparison of sources and byproducts; nature of and possible solutions to problems of noise, particulate matter in atmosphere.
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PHYS-P 317 Signals and Information Processing in Living Systems
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222; and MATH-M 120 or MATH-M 211.
- Description
- Introduction to quantitative methods for life sciences, emphasizing how living systems process information. Topics include noise in sensory signals; consequences for sensory processing; uncertainty and decision making; neural networks, excitable waves in neurons and muscle; stability/instability; models of development and morphogenesis. Open to students in the physical or life sciences.
SPEA-E 332 Introduction to Applied Ecology
- Description
- None
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 355 Introduction to Limnology
- Description
- Limnology is the integrated science of inland waters. Principles of physics, chemistry, geology, and biology combine to form the basis for understanding how lakes and streams function as aquatic ecosystems. The course will highlight the effects of human activity on lake and stream ecosystems.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 375 Techniques of Environmental Science
- Description
- None
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 400 Topics in Environmental Studies
- Description
- An interdisciplinary consideration of specific environmental topics.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 401 Human Behavior and Energy Consumption
- Description
- We face many barriers that prevent us from conserving energy and other natural resources. This course is aimed at decreasing energy use independent of top down regulations. Students will understand the nature of energy, the importance of human behavior, and how to create, and evaluate behavioral change.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 410 Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
- Description
- Study of toxic mechanisms, pathology, and disease development resulting from exposure to biological and chemical agents in the environment.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 411 Introduction to Groundwater Hydrology
- Description
- An overview is presented of the theory and practice of groundwater movement, groundwater contamination, and aquifer testing and remediation, as well as policy issues such as groundwater management. The formal lectures are supplemented by several guest speakers, which are professionals working in different areas of groundwater hydrology.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 422 Urban Forest Management
- Description
- Originally an outgrowth of arboriculture, urban forestry now encompasses the broader concepts of managing the trees, forests, and other natural resources of cities for ecological, economic and social benefits. Lectures, discussions and field projects will by supplemented by outside speakers.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 426 Applied Mathematics for Environmental Science
- Description
- Applications of mathematics to modeling environmental processes; applied calculus, numerical analysis, differential equations.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 431 Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment
- Description
- Health and ecological premises for water and wastewater treatment; principles of water supply; treatment, distribution, and construction; basis for water standards and laboratory examinations; wastewater disposal methods and construction for private installations, institutions, municipalities, and industries; water quality control with respect to wastewater pollution.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 440 Wetlands Ecology and Management
- Description
- This course focuses on structural and functional characteristics of wetlands, their importance as a natural resource and value to society. Topics include characteristics used to identify and classify wetlands, adaptations for living in wetlands, community structure and ecosystem processes, functions and values. Management of wetlands includes jurisdictional delineation, wetland assessment, and hydrogeomorphic assessment.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 442 Habitat Analysis-Terrestrial
- Description
- This is an experiential field methods course. Students work as teams collecting field data to test hypotheses about forest habitats. Students will learn new methods and field skills in local parks and forests, then prepare scientific reports that incorporate statistical analysis, to be presented in a class symposium.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 443 Habitat Analysis-Aquatic
- Description
- This is an experiential field methods course. Students work in teams collecting field data to test hypotheses about aquatic habitats. Students will learn new methods and field skills in local creeks, lakes, and wetlands, then prepare scientific reports that incorporate statistical analysis to be presented in a class symposium.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 451 Air Pollution and Control
- Description
- A survey course covering the chemistry, transport, and fate of air pollutants related to current issues of air quality, such as photochemical smog, ozone depletion, particulate matter, and indoor air quality. Topics include the types, sources, health and environmental effects, measurement, evaluation, control, regulation, and modeling of air pollution concentrations.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 452 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- Description
- Types and sources of solid waste; collection methods; disposal techniques: sanitary landfill, incineration, composting, reclaiming, or recycling; advantages and disadvantages of each; special and hazardous waste handling; operation and management of solid and hazardous waste programs.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 452 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- Description
- Types and sources of solid waste; collection methods; disposal techniques: sanitary landfill, incineration, composting, reclaiming, or recycling; advantages and disadvantages of each; special and hazardous waste handling; operation and management of solid and hazardous waste programs.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 455 Limnology
- Description
- Limnology is the ecology of inland lakes and streams, combining the principles of biology, chemistry, geology, and physics to understand how they function. The effects of human perturbation on aquatic systems will be highlighted in both lectures and laboratory work to aid student understanding of the concepts involved.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 456 Lake and Watershed Management
- Description
- Students will learn to apply basic limnological principles to diagnose lake and watershed problems, to understand lake response to pollution, to identify appropriate management solutions, and to predict lake response to management.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 457 Introduction to Conservation Biology
- Description
- Ecological principles associated with rare species and with biodiversity, laws and statutes used to conserve biodiversity, and land and species management practices. The aim is to understand scientific and political complexities of conservation biology, and to study different methods used to conserve living resources and resolve conflicts associated with conservation.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 460 Wildlife Management
- Description
- Application of ecological and sociological principles of management of wild animals; wildlife agencies and their function in wildlife management; economic, social, biological, and other values of wildlife; and the interaction between people and wild species and places.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 461 Wildlife Techniques
- Description
- Study and practice of techniques for wildlife management and research using class labs and field trips. Topics include identification, marking, capture and handling, passive monitoring, population estimation, human dimensions, and responding to disease outbreaks. Further it explores the benefit of incorporating local knowledge into management.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 464 Organic Pollutants: Environmental Chemistry and Fate
- Description
- This course provides students with both a quantitative and intuitive understanding of the relationship between chemical structure, environmental properties, and the behavior of organic contaminants in the environment, particularly aquatic environments. Physical/chemical properties of organic chemicals, fate determining processes, and modeling concepts will be examined in detail.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-E 482 Overseas Topics in Environmental Science
- Description
- SPEA Abroad Program: study of selected topics in environmental science. Topics vary from semester to semester.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPEA-V 413 Food Systems and Community Resilience
- Description
- This course provides an overview of the food system in the U.S., focusing on the system shaping the food we eat, and the resilience of people, communities, and the environment. It explores community food system development in relation to food security and food sovereignty as catalysts to resilient communities.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Additional Elective. One (1) course:
- Additional course from the Advanced Electives list above
- BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
- BIOL-M 250 Microbiology
- BIOL-M 250 Microbiology
- EAS-E 225 Earth Materials
- EAS-E 226 Earth Processes
- EAS-E 227 Earth Climate and History
- SPEA-E 260 Introduction to Water Resources
BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112; and CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Covers structure and function of DNA and RNA; DNA replication, mechanisms of mutation, repair, recombination, and transposition; mechanisms and regulation of gene expression; and the genetic code, transcription, and translation. Introduces bacteriophages, plasmids, and the technology of recombinant DNA.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211.
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BIOL-M 250 Microbiology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One semester of college chemistry
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 211. Does not count as an upper-level lecture in the Biology B.A. major or Biology B.S. degree
- Description
- Application of fundamental principles to the study of microorganisms. Significance of microorganisms to humans and their environment.
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BIOL-M 250 Microbiology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One semester of college chemistry
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 211
- Description
- Application of fundamental principles to the study of microorganisms. Significance of microorganisms to humans and their environment. Does not count as an upper-level lecture in the Biology B.A. major or Biology B.S. degree.
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EAS-E 225 Earth Materials
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- This course sequentially considers minerals, rocks, sediments, and soils; the materials that comprise the solid earth. The distribution and environmental significance of these materials are studied, as are their chemical and physical interactions with groundwater and plants. Three 50-minute lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Laboratory attendance is required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 221, EAS-E 225, GEOL-G 221, or GEOL-G 225 .
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EAS-E 226 Earth Processes
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the processes that shape our planet, the composition and structure of Earth, and the erosion and deposition of sediments at the surface. Study of processes ranging from forces driving plate motion, fluid flow in and on the earth, crustal deformation and mountain building, erosion of source terrain, the transport system, and the depositional record.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 226 or GEOL-G 226.
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EAS-E 227 Earth Climate and History
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Earth's climate is linked to geological processes and life on our planet. Covers climate systems in the context of changes in continents, atmospheric composition, and life on land and in the oceans. Focuses on interactions between humans and climate and how climate and its variability are tied to Earth systems.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 227 or GEOL-G 227.
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SPEA-E 260 Introduction to Water Resources
- Description
- None
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Minor GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the minor.
- A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the minor—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Exceptions to minor requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.