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Laboratory exercises related to methods in environmental research. Co-requisite: ENSC 1343. Fall, Spring, Summer. ENSC 1144 - Laboratory Investigations: Earth Environment Environmental Science Accompanies ENSC 1344. Laboratory exercises related to methods in environmental research. Co-requisite: ENSC 1344. Fall. Spring, Summer. ENSC 1343 - Science of the Human Environment Environmental Science Fundamental concepts of environmental science are presented. Students are expected to attend one all-day field trip to sites of environmental importance in the Houston area. Corequisite: ENSC 1143. Fall, Spring, Summer. ENSC 1344 - Science of the Earth Environment Environmental Science Continuation of ENSC 1343. Fundamental concepts of environmental science are presented. Students are expected to attend one all-day field trip to a site of environmental importance in the Houston area. Corequisite: ENSC 1144. Fall. Spring, Summer. ENSC 3157 - Laboratory Methods for Environmental Sampling and Analysis Environmental Science Students will learn field-based sampling techniques, complete a group project on experimental design, examine sampling strategies for investigating various environmental problems, and the use of chemical, biological, and modeling techniques for environmental analysis. Students will learn how biological and chemical and analytical techniques are related to the methods of analysis required by the federal government for the analysis of air, water and soil. Co-requisite: ENSC 3357. Fall. ENSC 3161 - Research: Literature Search Environmental Science Identification of thesis topic and development of an annotated bibiography. Students will be required to submit a thesis proposal to the department and will prepare an undergraduate research committee funding proposal for their work. Prerequisites: ENSC 3351, MATH 3332, & Department Consent. ENSC 3300 - Field Studies in Ecology and Environmental Science Environmental Science Field course in ecology and environmental science. Survey of physical and biological processes and their interactions in different natural settings. Introduction to field techniques and methodologies, ecosystem dynamics, and issues in natural resource management and conservation in selected locations in the United States and abroad. Much of the course time will be spent outdoors. Offered as needed during winter break or summer. ENSC 3319 - Nature and the Environment in Literature Environmental Science This course combines field experience of living in a relatively undeveloped natural setting with reading literary works that center on the natural world, the place of man in nature, and the problems inherent in finding and maintaining that place in a manner consistent with human and natural goods. Authors read may include Virgil, Herrick, Hopkins, Chesterton, Hemingway, Faulkner, Dillard, Leopold, Berry or others. Offered winter break or summer term. ENSC 3330 - Energy for the Future Environmental Science This course will deal with issues related to the local and global energy supply, the chemistry and geology of energy resources (both conventional and alternative), and the environmental impacts of various energy technologies. Conventional and alternative energy sources will be critically evaluated based upon principles of sustainability, and problems and projections related to the current energy picture will be discussed. ENSC 3351 - Urban Environmental Investigations Environmental Science Application of basic techniques to sampling in the environment, with emphasis on the constructed environment of urban areas. Topics include sampling and analysis of the air, water and soils as well as wetland studies. Students prepare environmental study proposals for selected areas in Houston and Texas and participate in two weekend field trips, one of which will be overnight. Prerequisites: Department Consent. Spring. ENSC 3357 - Environmental Sampling and Analysis Environmental Science Integration of biological and chemical principles in sampling and analysis of environmental data. Field-based sampling techniques, group projects on experimental design, sampling strategies for investigating various environmental problems, use of biological and chemical techniques for environmental analysis. Students will learn how biological and chemical principles are related to the methods of analysis required by the federal government for the analysis of air, water and soil. Prerequisites: ENSC 3351, BIOL 3331, CHEM 3143, 3343. Fall. ENSC 3358 - Advanced Topics in Environmental Science Environmental Science Advanced treatment of topics concerning environmental sampling in Houston and the surrounding area. Students will learn about the environmental sampling structure of the Houston area for the enforcement of laws concerning air, water and soil contamination as a foundation for this course. Further detailed examination of particular portions of the enforcement sampling profession will be presented by external speakers from professional practitioners in the environmental field. Prerequisites: ENSC 3157, 3357. ENSC 3360 - Ecology for Environmental Management Environmental Science Survey course in ecology from the viewpoint of function and role as it applies to environmental management. Students will be introduced to ecological concepts such as niche, ecosystem, population, energy flow, and trophic structure. The course is taught in a 3/0-3/2 format with laboratory periods alternating with one of the lecture periods every other week. Field trips as required. Prerequisites: ENSC 1343, 1344, MATH 3332. Fall, odd years. ENSC 4162 - Research: Data Acquisition and Analysis Environmental Science Thesis data acquisition; collection of data, identification of analytical techniques and data analysis. Prerequisite: ENSC 3161 & Department Consent. Fall, Spring, Summer. ENSC 4171 - Research:Thesis Writing Environmental Science Completion of the research process. Students will complete the research process by submitting a written thesis. Prerequisites: ENSC 4162 & Department Consent. Fall, Spring, Summer. ENSC 4191 - Internship in Environmental Science Environmental Science Work experience in environmental research for a business, government or not-for-profit agencies in the environmental field. Participation in internships will not count towards a Bachelor of Science in Invironmental Studies or Environmental Science. To be arranged by the student, with the approval of the chair and advisor. Prerequisites: ENSC 3351, MATH 3332. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring, Summer. ENSC 4192 - Directed Readings/Independent Study in Environmental Science Environmental Science Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. May repeat for credit. On demand. Prerequisite: Department Consent. ENSC 4193 - Special Topics in Environmental Science Environmental Science Upper-division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: Department Consent. On demand. ENSC 4292 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Environmental Science Environmental Science Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. May repeat for credit. On demand. Prerequisite: Department Consent. ENSC 4293 - Special Topics in Environmental Science Environmental Science Upper-division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: Department Consent. On demand. ENSC 4354 - Environmental Chemistry Environmental Science Fundamental laws and concepts of chemistry as they relate to the interations of chemicals with the natural environment. Prerequisites: CHEM 1341, 1141, 1342, 1142. Fall, odd years. ENSC 4392 - Directed Readings/Independent Study in Environmental Science Environmental Science Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: Department Consent. On demand. ENSC 4393 - Special Topics in Environmental Science Environmental Science Upper-division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: Department Consent. On demand. ENSC 4398 - Senior Environmental Capstone Seminar Environmental Science An integrative seminar-based course addressing key global environmental issues as they relate to the natural and social sciences and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Required of all ESS majors for graduation. Includes a research project or practicum on an approved subject or setting and an oral presentation to a jury of faculty and peers. Spring semester. ENSC 4492 - Directed Readings/Independent Study in Environmental Science Environmental Science Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: Department Consent. On demand. ENSC 4493 - Special Topics in Environmental Science Environmental Science Upper-division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: Department Consent. On demand. Copyright 2006-2007 University of St. Thomas. 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