Environmental Sciences (ENSC)
ENSC 003, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, 0 Credits
Engage in research activities appropriate to the discipline; and through the research experience, acquire skills, techniques, and knowledge relevant to the field of study. In consultation with a faculty mentor, engage in research activity, and make and execute a plan for a project.
ENSC 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Provides basic personal and professional skills that can be used within and outside of a work setting. Through practice, this experience guides students in building and maintaining positive professional relationships, networking/mentoring relationships, and enhances students’ understanding of the connection between theory and practice in their respective disciplines.
ENSC 101, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ORIENTATION, 1 Credit
Introduction to the Environmental Sciences Program and related professional and educational opportunities. Recommended for all freshman and first-year transfer environmental sciences majors, but open to all students interested in learning about career options in the environmental sciences.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 221, ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD STUDIES, 3 Credits
Introduces field studies in environmental sciences. Covers a series of hands-on practicums that familiarize students with common skills, tools, and approaches for studying the environment. Emphasizes exploration of interests, identities, and aspirations in relation to careers in the environmental sciences.
Recommended: ENSC 101
ENSC 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ENSC 321, ^ENVIRONMENTAL CASE STUDIES, 3 Credits
Develops professional and scientific writing abilities through the analysis of current issues in environmental science. Integrates and applies multiple aspects of environmental problem solving, including diagnosis of issues, articulation of solutions, and communication of recommendations in a policy or management context.
Attributes: CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Course
Equivalent to: ENSC 479
Recommended: WR 121 and one year of college biology; critical thinking, problem solving, and writing skills
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 341, TROPICAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION, 3 Credits
Examine the structure and function of tropical ecosystems, ranging from savannas to tropical rainforests to coral reefs. Explore the diversity of interactions in tropical ecosystems and explain how these interactions promote ecosystem functioning. Study relevant threats to tropical biodiversity and analyze restoration efforts. Apply ecological concepts to conservation in the tropics.
Prerequisite: (BI 101 with D- or better and BI 102 [D-] and BI 103 [D-]) or (BI 204 [D-] and BI 205 [D-] and BI 206 [D-]) or ((BI 221 [D-] or BI 221H [D-]) and (BI 222 [D-] or BI 222H [D-]) and (BI 223 [D-] or BI 223H [D-]))
Recommended: BI 370
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ENSC 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 24 credits.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 402, INDEPENDENT STUDIES, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 24 credits.
ENSC 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 24 credits.
ENSC 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-12 Credits
Equivalent to: ENSC 405H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ENSC 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 24 credits.
ENSC 407H, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: ENSC 407
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ENSC 410, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
Supervised practical experience working with professionals at selected cooperating institutions, agencies, laboratories, or companies.
This course is repeatable for 48 credits.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 452, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, 3 Credits
Environmental site assessment is a primary tool for environmental science professionals. Apply environmental science concepts to evaluate features of a specific natural area and conduct a land suitability analysis. Create a conceptual site design and management plan that complies with federal, state, and local regulations and environmental laws. CROSSLISTED as ENSC 452/GEOG 452 and GEOG 552.
Equivalent to: GEOG 452
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ENSC 501, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ENSC 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 511, GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE: USING DATA TO INFORM DECISIONS, 3 Credits
Empowers students interested in global change research to focus on the interactions between changes in human land use and climate. Using an innovative online data and mapping tool called Data Basin, students will explore topics accessing the highest quality datasets available in an all-in-one platform. CROSSLISTED as BEE 411 and BEE 511/ENSC 511.
Equivalent to: BEE 511
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 515, ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVES AND METHODS, 3 Credits
Unique perspective or method each quarter. Possibilities include: remote sensing, modeling over a range of scales in time, space, and levels of system organization; and risk analysis.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 516, USING BEST PRACTICES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Explore foundational project management concepts using a real world case-study to practice both soft and hard skills through individual and group assignments, discussions and presentations. Apply best practices, methodologies and tools using a global standards framework to achieve successful outcomes in environmental project management work. Active learning and networking are incorporated throughout the course to provide a full perspective on project management.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 517, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT, 4 Credits
Examines a range of methods for measuring and evaluating performance towards effective environmental management and sustainability goals. Evaluates tools for making sustainable decisions and understand the limitations of a variety of assessment approaches in different contexts. Explores specific assessment techniques including environmental management systems (EMS and ISO standards), ESG (Environment-Society-Governance) reporting, the circular economy, life-cycle analysis, ecological and carbon footprinting, ecosystem services, and triple bottom line accounting.
Recommended: One graduate-level course in environmental sciences or a related field
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 520, ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Develop analytical thinking, explore analytical approaches, enhance writing skills, and gain experience in oral communication about environmental issues.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 540, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PERSPECTIVES ON THE FUTURE OF FOOD, 4 Credits
Examines the newest developments in environmental science research and on-the-ground best management practices for achieving food security and sustainability for growing U.S. and global populations in a dynamic environment and climate.
Available via Ecampus
ENSC 541, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, SCIENTISTS, AND SOUND DECISIONS, 4 Credits
Focusing on analyzing the role of environmental science and scientists in decision-making in a variety of professional contexts at various scales (local through global) using a case-study approach and proposing a draft model process.
ENSC 542, MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NITROGEN CASCADE, 4 Credits
Analyzes the environmental science behind reducing excess reactive nitrogen entering the environment through our provision of food, power, and transportation for future populations. Identifies emerging complementary suites of interventions and legislation innovating management practices at local, regional, national and international scales.
ENSC 543, EXCELLING IN AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM, 4 Credits
Identifying, examining and practicing the top skills, attributes and leadership dynamics involved in working in interdisciplinary environmental science teams in industry, government, and research organizations, informed by experienced experts across these areas.
ENSC 599, SELECTED TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ENSC 601, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ENSC 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
ENSC 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ENSC 606, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ENSC 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ENSC 699, SELECTED TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.