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Catalog: 2011–2012 Catalog Year

Course Descriptions

Environmental Studies (ENV)

Science, Mathematics & Engineering Division

ENV 100: Humans and Environment

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: MATH 120 or consent of instructor

Provides an interdisciplinary introductory survey of the ecology of natural systems, with emphasis on the relationship of humans to the environment. Includes four laboratory experiences.

ENV 130: Fundamentals of Environmental Pollution: Concepts and Methods

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces students to the growing global pollution problem along with potential control methods. Focus will be with the chemistry of the biosphere, water and the atmosphere. Delves into the development of pollution control and ways to minimize exposure to the environment and humans.

ENV 210: Land Use Management

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: None

Concentrates on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of land use covering both non-urban and urban environments. After considering these processes the course will examine current policies for developing future sustainable use energy.

ENV 292: Nevada Environmental Problems

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Covers local environmental problems involving their causes, effects, and possible solutions. A variety of sensitive environmental issues including water quality, solid waste disposal, air quality, grazing, and nuclear waste storage will be examined with respect to local geographical, industrial, and political influences.