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An asterisk (*) following the four-digit number indicates the course is approved for graduate credit.
Graduate College
Environmental Science (ENVR)
ENVR 1113
Elements of Environmental Science
Application of biology, chemistry, ecology, economics, geology, hydrology, mathematics, physics, and other agricultural sciences to environmental issues. Addressing environmental problems from the standpoint of ethics, risk, and scientific and social feasibility. Emphasis on agricultural systems and natural resources.
ENVR 4010
Internships in Environmental Science
1-6 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in environmental science or consent of instructor. Supervised internships with business, industry, or governmental agencies in environmental assessment and remediation.
ENVR 4112
Land Measurement and Site Analysis
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1513 or equivalent. Methods and techniques used to locate sites and evaluate physical conditions. Includes map interpretation and land description, use of Global Positioning System, Rectangular System Land Description and determination of land elevations, areas and slopes. (Same course as MCAG 4112)
ENVR 4500
Environmental Science Problems
1-6 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Upper-division standing, GPA of 2.50 or better, and consent of instructor. Individual or small group study of selected problems in environmental science. Course may be used twice for up to six credit hours to meet degree requirements.
ENVR 4512
Environmental Impact Analysis
Outline of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation of potential environmental impacts for decision makers. Development of environmental assessment, environmental impact statements, and categorical exclusion documents that result from the NEPA processes. Graded on a pass/fail basis.
ENVR 4573
Ethical Issues in Agriculture and the Environment
Application of ethical concepts and economics theory to real-world agricultural and environmental issues. Recognition of the moral, ethical, and economic dimensions of value that aid in understanding and resolving the controversial aspects of these private and public issues.
ENVR 4813
Environmental Science Applications and Problem Solving
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): AGEC 3503, BISC 3034, FOR 4813, GEOL 3073, POLS 4363, senior standing, or consent of instructor. Integrated problem solving applied to environmental issues using physical, biological, economic, quantitative, policy and administrative principles. Primarily for environmental science majors.
ENVR 5000*
Research for Thesis or Report
1-6 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Approval of advisory committee and departmental steering committee. Research leading to master's thesis or report.
ENVR 5050*
Readings in Environmental Science
1-3 credits, max 9. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. This course provides an avenue for masters students to extend their knowledge of Environmental Science topics not covered in other courses. This course is not available for doctoral students.
ENVR 5123*
Environmental Problem Analysis
Prerequisite(s): 5303. This course reviews the process of environmental problem analysis using current practical examples. This course draws on theories from various disciplines and applies appropriate techniques of analysis.
ENVR 5200*
Special Topics in Environmental Science
1-4 credits, max 10. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Topics and issues in the broad field of environmental science. Group discussions and projects not covered by existing courses such as ecological risk assessment, water chemistry and environmental law.
ENVR 5210*
Seminar in Environmental Science
1-3 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. This seminar is offered as a special topics course for masters students. The theme of the seminar will vary in accordance with recent advances in environmental science and the interests of the faculty instructor.
ENVR 5303*
Issues in Environmental Sustainability
Prerequisite(s): 3000 or 4000 level ecology course. The course reviews human-nature relationships and how they affect the ability of future generations to sustainably improve their quality of life. The course also considers methods of environmental stewardship that can contribute to sustainability. In-class and/or online discussions of issues, guest presentations by outside experts, and reports on selected topics are included.
ENVR 5503*
Environmental Management Practicum
Prerequisite(s): 18 credit hours, which must include one environmental compliance course (POLS 5633 or CIVE 5123), and one environmental risk course (POLS 5643, POLS 5653, or CIVE 5823); OR comparable courses as approved by the instructor. This course explores methods of analyzing sustainable solutions to complex environmental, safety and health problems using an integrated team approach. This approach combines technical, legal, economic, and sociopolitical information into a coherent analytical framework. Required for masters students pursuing a plan of study in environmental management.
ENVR 5510*
Environmental Management Internship
3 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): 5503 and consent of program director. The student must identify and solve an environmental problem under the supervision of a competent professional environmental manager, and submit and defend a formal report presenting the problem, solution analysis methodologies, and recommended solution. The internship must involve at least 240 contact hours with the manager. The course is required of all masters students pursuing a plan of study in environmental management.
ENVR 5523*
Industrial Ecology for Environmental Scientists
Prerequisite(s): General biology. Provides students with an overview and broad understanding of ecology principles as applied to an industrial setting. The course begins with an overview of general ecological principles such as ecosystem components and structures, biogeochemical cycles, energy flows, and properties of populations. The course concludes with a consideration of industrial ecology principles such as sustainability, pollution prevention, life cycle assessment and waste minimization.
ENVR 5543*
Environmental Management Systems
Prerequisite(s): 5303 or equivalent knowledge with consent of instructor. This course introduces strategies for the design and operation of environmental management systems that reduce environmental impacts in conformance with ISO 14000 standards. Topics include aspect identification, impact assessment, impact reduction strategies, and management oversight. Other topics such as training, internal and external auditing, and integration with other management programs will also be addressed.
ENVR 5703*
Chemical Aspects of Environmental Science I
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1225, MATH 2155. For non-chemists with a basic understanding of industrial environmental chemistry. For the environmental professional student in the calculations required for permitting, such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, release reporting (CERCLA), RCRA and Industrial Hygiene. The chemical interpretation of MSDS sheets and review of basic chemistry for individuals sitting for professional examinations. Fundamental scientific basis required for dealing with any environmental area.
ENVR 5713*
Chemical Aspects of Environmental Science II
Prerequisite(s): 5703. A continuation of 5703. Applications of statistical methods for environmental monitoring, environmental sampling, chemical wastewater treatment, fugacity (air emission calculations) and environmental chemical analysis.
ENVR 5733*
Environmental Site Assessment
This course introduces concepts associated with conducting environmental site assessments (ESAs) and contaminant remediation. Topics include review of federal regulations regarding site assessments, an overview of Phase I and Phase II ESA methodologies, proper soil/water sampling techniques, soil/geology/hydrogeology principles relating to environmental assessments, and various remediation strategies. The course includes field exercises simulating Phase I and Phase II ESA investigations, interpretation of historical aerial photos, and wetland identification.
ENVR 5743*
Environmental Impact Assessment
The course teaches students how to understand and apply the National Environmental Policy Act to evaluate and document potential environmental impacts for decision makers. The course reviews the development of environmental assessment, environmental impact statement and categorical exclusion documents that result from the NEPA process. Emphasis is placed on the development of an environmental assessment program.
ENVR 5823*
Watershed Management
Prerequisite(s): 5813. This course provides an overview of watershed management that integrates law, politics, economics, watershed science, engineering, education, social marketing, and conflict resolution. Students will also learn how to critically evaluate watershed management programs. Field trips to watersheds are included.
ENVR 6000*
Research for Dissertation
1-12 credits, max 24. Prerequisite(s): Approval of advisory committee. Research leading to the PhD dissertation.
ENVR 6011*
Survey of Environmental Science
This course introduces newly admitted environmental science students to environmental research conducted by faculty at OSU. The course also helps students prepare interdisciplinary plans of study that support their professional and research goals. It is required of all ES doctoral students during their first year of enrollment. The course may also be taken by ES master’s students, but is not required.
ENVR 6023*
Interdisciplinary Research Proposal Preparation
Prerequisite(s): Permission of student’s research adviser. This course teaches students how to prepare and defend interdisciplinary research proposals and offers suggestions for preparing for qualifying exams. Students will learn how to frame research questions, conduct literature reviews, select among interdisciplinary research methods, organize research proposals, and present results. Enrollment in the course requires permission of the student’s research adviser. This course is required of all ES doctoral students before they intend to prepare and defend a dissertation prospectus and take the doctoral candidate qualifying exam.
ENVR 6031*
Interdisciplinary Research Report Preparation
Prerequisite(s): 6023 or AGED 5983 and permission of the student’s research adviser. This course teaches students how to prepare and defend interdisciplinary dissertations. Students will learn how to interpret results, articulate findings, justify conclusions, and identify implications. They will also learn how to deliver professional conference presentations and write professional papers. The course requires permission of the student’s research adviser. The course is required of all ES doctoral students just before they intend to prepare and defend their dissertations. ES master’s students who want to learn more about preparing and defending a thesis may also enroll.
ENVR 6050*
Advanced Readings in Environmental Science Topics
1-3 credits, max 9. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. This course provides an avenue for doctoral students to extend their knowledge of Environmental Science topics not covered in other courses.
ENVR 6210*
Advanced Seminar in Environmental Science
1-3 credits, max 9. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. This course is offered as a special topics course for doctoral students. The theme of the course will vary in accordance with recent advances in environmental science and the interests of the faculty instructor. No masters student may enroll in this course.
ENVR 6310*
Advanced Topics in Environmental Science
1-3 credits, max 6. Prerequisites: 24 credit hours of graduate credit and permission of instructor. This course covers current topics and issues in environmental science. Though the topics will vary, each course will typically include environmental assessment, environmental sustainability and environmental policy. Group discussions and team projects may be required.
ENVR 6503*
Advanced Environmental Management Practicum
Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours, which must include one environmental compliance course (POLS 5633 or CIVE 5123), and one environmental risk course (POLS 5643, POLS 5653, or CIVE 5823); OR comparable courses as approved by the instructor. This course discusses and compares advanced methods of analyzing sustainable solutions to complex environmental, safety and health problems. A framework for integrating technical, legal, economic, and sociopolitical analysis into a risk-based model will be developed and applied to a real-world case study. Required for doctoral students pursuing a plan of study in environmental management.
ENVR 6516*
Advanced Environmental Management Internship
Prerequisite(s): 6503 and consent of program director. The student must identify and solve an environmental problem in collaboration with a competent professional environmental manager, and submit and defend a formal report presenting the problem, problem and solution analysis methodologies, and recommended solution. The internship must involve at least 480 contact hours with the manager. The course is an experience for all ES doctoral students pursuing a plan of study in environmental management.
ENVR 6623*
Social Aspects of Environmental Planning
This course develops students’ theoretical and practical understanding of social aspects of environmental planning. The course addresses topics such as social impact assessment, the role of public involvement, environmental justice, and other social considerations in the implementation of environmental programs. It will also demonstrate the application of social science techniques in environmental planning and prepare students for the application of social perspectives in environmental decision-making - in both the public and private sectors.
Current as of:
06/19/2009 1:08 PM
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