Courses and Programs 1997-1999
Courses and Programs 1997-1999EnSci 101. Orientation to Environmental Science. (1-0) Cr. R. F. First 8 weeks. Staff. Introduction to the scope of environmental science and discussion of professional opportunities. Required of first year Environmental Science majors.
EnSci 330. Environmental Systems. (Same as Bot 330, Env S 330.) (2-4) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: One course in calculus and 12 credits in biology and chemistry including at least 3 credits from each. Crumpton. Dynamics of natural environmental systems. Systems approach to the analysis of material and energy flows, including physical and biological aspects of environmental systems and their functional connections. Lab will emphasize environmental modeling and simulation using STELLA, a visual computer modeling system. Nonmajor graduate credit.
EnSci 390. Internship in Environmental Science. Cr. var. Prereq: Approval of the Environmental Science coordinator. Supervised off-campus work experience in the field of environmental science. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
EnSci 401. Environmental Analysis of Watersheds: Biogeochemical Dynamics. (Same as Bot 401, Geol 401.) (3-2) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 12 credits of natural sciences including at least 3 credits in biology and 6 credits in chemistry. Hoyle and Raich. Spatial and temporal dynamics of biological, chemical, and physical phenomena controlling biogeochemical processes in the environment. Nonmajor graduate credit.
EnSci 402. Environmental Analysis of Watersheds: Hydrology and Surficial Processes. (Same as Agron 402, For 402, Geol 402.) (3-2) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering. Burras, Schultz, Simpkins. Hydrobiogeomorphic approach to the transport of water and materials in watersheds. Laboratory emphasizes field investigation of watershed-scale processes. Nonmajor graduate credit.
EnSci 402I. Environmental Analysis of Watersheds: Hydrology and Surficial Processes. (Same as Ia LL 402I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Nonmajor graduate credit.
EnSci 404. Global Change. (Same as Agron 404, Env S 404, Mteor 404.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering, concurrent enrollment in EnSci 404L. Takle. Biogeochemical cycles, ozone chemistry, global energy balance, structure and circulation of the atmosphere and oceans, climate modeling; climate variability, implications for agriculture, water resources, energy use, sustainable development and public policy. Human dimensions and ethical issues of global environmental change. Nonmajor graduate credit.
EnSci 404L. Global Change Laboratory. (0-2) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Math 182 or 266, concurrent enrollment in EnSci 404. Takle. Laboratory develops quantitative applications and examples of lecture topics using global datasets, models, and budgets of energy, mass, and chemical constituents. Nonmajor graduate credit.
EnSci 490. Independent Study. Cr. var. Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval of the Environmental Science coordinator.
EnSci 495. Capstone Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Senior classification in Environmental Science. Porter. Current issues in environmental science.