ENSC 2003 - Environmental Management

Description
The human impact on resources and ecosystems. Study of the changing role of management from economic exploitation to environmental conservation and protection, along with multiple use strategies. Evaluate various wildlife and habitat management techniques along with a review of environmental policies dealing with water, air, and soil pollution abatement and mitigation.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of BIOL 1544, BOTY 2534, OR ENSC 1003 with a grade greater than or equal to C.

Co-Requisite
ENSC 2001L

3 Credit Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Describe the interrelationship between living organisms and their habitats.
Identify techniques used today in forestry, wildlife, fish, soil, water, and air quality management.
Develop an environmental based project using GIS (Global Information Systems).
Identify GIS applications in environmental management industries.

Standard Practices

Environmental Ethics
Human Impact on Resources and Ecosystems
Land-Use Planning
Soil and Its Uses
Agricultural Methods and Pest Management
Water Management
Air Pollution
Pollution and Policy
Risk and Cost
Measuring Risk
GIS applications
Economics and the Environments
Environmental Policy and Decision Making

Forms of Assessment: Variable methods, which include but are not limited to, written and oral presentations utilizing project-based learning methodology, exams and laboratory activities