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ENSC 1401   (4-3-2)   Introduction to Environmental Science (Lab)
The introductory course addresses issues in environmental systems, human impacts, biodiversity, conservation, health and toxicology, air, water, solid and hazardous waste and environmental policy. It is designed to enable students to make wise and ethical moral decisions in a Christian context concerning issues that affect humans and their environment. This is the initial course in the Environmental Science curriculum; however it is open to anyone with a desire for introductory knowledge in this field. Lab Fee. Fall.
Prerequisite: None.

ENSC 2303   (3-3-0)   Foundations of Environmental Science I
This introductory course addresses issues in environmental systems, human impacts, biodiversity, conservation, health and toxicology, air, water, solid and hazardous waste, and environmental policy. It is designed to enable students to make wise and ethical moral decisions in a Christian context concerning issues that affect humans and their environment. This is the initial course in the Environmental Science curriculum; however it is open to anyone with a desire for introductory knowledge in this field. This course does not fulfill the requirements for general studies science courses. Fall.

ENSC 2304   (3-3-0)   Foundations of Environmental Science II
This continued introductory course surveys significant historical environmental disasters; focusing on the causes, impacts, and cures. Problem solving and critical thinking techniques applicable to the scientific method as applied in the environmental field will be stressed. Presentations and discussion papers concerning current environmental issues will be presented by the students. Introductory mathematics techniques common to the Environmental Science field will be covered. This is the second course in the Environmental Science curriculum; however, it is open to anyone with a desire to focus on problem solving and critical analysis techniques. This course does not fulfill the requirements for general studies science courses. Spring.
Prerequisite: MATH 1303 or Math Advising Tool for entrance into MATH 1405.

ENSC 2305   (3-3-0)   Environmental Science Problems I
The first semester of a two-semester environmental science course, covering the topics that form a foundation for advanced courses. Environmental Science principles stressing mass balance concepts are introduced. An introduction to specific topics will include, but are not limited to, chemistry and biology from an environmental point of view, materials and energy balance, ecosystems, environmental risk perception, assessment and management, hydrology and sustainability. This course does not fulfill the requirements for general studies science courses. Fall.
Prerequisite: MATH 1303 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1405.

ENSC 2306   (3-3-0)   Environmental Science Problems II
The second semester of a two-semester introductory environmental science course covering the topics that form a foundation for advanced courses. An introduction to specific topics will include, but are not limited to, water and wastewater quality and treatment, air pollution, solid and hazardous waste management, noise pollution and ionizing radiation hazards. This course does not fulfill the requirements for general studies science courses. Spring.
Prerequisite: ENSC 2305, MATH 1405.

ENSC 3301   (3-3-0)   Water Quality
An advanced undergraduate course in aqueous chemistry. Applications are included as follows: alkalinity and pH in natural waters and its control, complexation, and oxidation-reduction reactions on solid surfaces.
Prerequisite: ENSC 2306, BIOL 1406, CHEM 1402, PHYS 1402, MATH 3308.

ENSC 3302   (3-3-0)   Air Quality
An advanced undergraduate course in air pollution and air pollution control. Air pollution effects, the structure of air pollution law, atmospheric models, measurement techniques, pollution controls and devices are covered.
Prerequisite: ENSC 2306, BIOL 1406, CHEM 1402, PHYS 1402, MATH 3308.

ENSC 3303   (3-3-0)   Solid and Hazardous Waste
An advanced undergraduate course in solid waste and hazardous management. Key principles of biodegradation and bioremediation are covered along with bioavailability. In addition, issues associated with products of biodegradation bioremediation of metals and other inorganic pollutants.
Prerequisite: ENSC 2306, BIOL 1406, CHEM 1402, PHYS 1402, MATH 3308.

ENSC 3304    (3-2-3)   Environmental Chemistry
An advanced undergraduate environmental chemistry laboratory course providing introduction and practice in the quantitative techniques for the environmental professional. Water, air, and solids sampling and analysis will be included. The techniques of environmental surveys will be demonstrated.
Prerequisite: ENSC 2306, BIOL 1406, CHEM 1402, PHYS 1402, MATH 3308.

ENSC 3305   (3-3-0)   Environmental Geology
An advanced geology course including the following areas: Managing geological and hydrogeological resources such as fossil fuels, minerals, surface and ground water, and land use. Studying the earth’s surface through the disciplines of geomorphology, and edaphology; defining and mitigating exposure of natural hazards on humans managing industrial and domestic waste disposal and minimizing or eliminating affects of pollution. Spring.
Prerequisite: ENSC 2306.

ENSC 3306   (3-3-0)   Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
An advanced undergraduate course applying principles from chemistry and physics to the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals. Topics to be covered include corrosives, oxidizers, flammables, explosives, water reactive, pyrophoric, heavy metals, organic solvents, polymers, and chemicals that can be used by terrorists as weapons. DOT and OSHA regulations pertaining to hazardous chemicals will be discussed. An overview of toxicology and radioactivity is included. Spring.
Prerequisite: ENSC 2306.

ENSC 4401   (4-4-0)   Environmental Health (S-L)
The course covers the important principles of environmental health such as the requisites for life, food, water, air space, and shelter. Ways of controlling agents that are harmful to life, environmental laws, and health planning are also covered. This is a senior level course with service-learning and case studies included. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
Prerequisite: ENSC 3301, 3302, 3303, 3304.

ENSC 4402   (4-4-0)   Environment Evaluation (S-L)
The course focuses on monitoring and remediation of environmental pollution, risk assessment, risk management, and environmental site assessment. Environmental laws and regulations are also covered. This is a senior level course with service-learning and case studies included. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
Prerequisite: ENSC 3301, 3302, 3303, 3304.

ENSC 4403   (4-0-8)   Senior Project in Environmental Science (S-L)
This capstone course includes an internship under the guidance of a faculty member and with a selected community partner. The student will undertake an environmental project in risk assessment, laboratory analysis, environmental assessment, or environmental reporting. All students will submit a written report and make an oral presentation at the end of the project. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
Prerequisite: ENSC 4401, 4402.

ENSC 4405   (4-4-0)   Air Pollution
An advanced undergraduate course in air pollution and air pollution control. Air pollution effects, the structure of air pollution, law, atmospheric models, measurement techniques, pollution controls and devices are covered. Fall.
Prerequisite: ENSC 2306, PHYS 1402, MATH 3308.