ENSC 2913 - Environmental Special Problems

Description
Work on special projects and problems in environmental science or related fields. Three hours of environmental science credit.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of BOTY 2534, ENSC 1003, or ENSC 2003 with a grade greater than or equal to C.

3 Credit Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will be able to

Develop and complete a project in an Environmental and Regulatory Science area of interest not served by a traditional course.
Complete a Project Log for the special problem project developed.
Develop relationships with local environmental professionals and local environmental citizen groups that will provide a valuable educational experience.
Describe local restoration projects and the unforeseen problems that may result from season to season as they are managed.

Standard Practices
Topics:

Environmental Pollution
Conservation
Cultural Ecology
Soil Conservation Management
Prescribed Burning
Surface and Groundwater Analysis
Cave and Spring Water Analysis
Aquatic Invertebrate Survey
Environmental Geology
Natural Resources and Energy

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