Environmental Science Courses & Descriptions
The course designation for this program changed from ENVSC to ENVS summer 2008.
2011-2012
ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science • 5 CR
Surveys components of ecosystems, including energy flow and the structure and dynamics of populations and communities. Students review the processes that affect natural environments, examine the impact of human activities on ecosystems, and discuss current environmental issues.
ENVS 110 Environmental Oceanography • 5 CR
Provides an overview of ocean environmental issues, including the potential impact of over fishing, undersea mining, habitat loss, pollution, coastal development, and global climate change. Issues are examined in the context of the innate relationship between humans and the sea. Same as OCEA 110. Either ENVS 110 or OCEA 110 may be taken for credit, not both.
ENVS 207 Field & Laboratory Environmental Science • 6 CR
Practices current scientific methods of investigation and analysis of a variety of environmental elements. Format includes approximately equal components of field experience and laboratory exercises. Fulfills laboratory science course requirement at BC.
ENVS 250 Puget Sound Ecology • 6 CR
Explores the geological formation, physical characteristics, major biological/ecological components, and significant environmental issues of the Puget Sound region. Format includes labs, guest speakers, and field trips. Fulfills laboratory science course requirement at BC.
ENVS 280/281/282/283 Current Issues in Environmental Science • V1-3 CR
Course allows students to explore, in detail, different areas of Environmental Science, discuss current issues, and helps prepare students for a career in Environmental Science. Prerequisite: ENVS& 100 or equivalent recommended.
ENVS 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Environmental Science • V1-10 CR
Covers supplemental or unusual topics related to Environmental Science. Topics are announced in the quarterly class schedule.
2010-2011
ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science • 5 CR
Surveys components of ecosystems, including energy flow and the structure and dynamics of populations and communities. Students review the processes that affect natural environments, examine the impact of human activities on ecosystems, and discuss current environmental issues.
ENVS 207 Field & Laboratory Environmental Science • 6 CR
Practices current scientific methods of investigation and analysis of a variety of environmental elements. Format includes approximately equal components of field experience and laboratory exercises. Fulfills laboratory science course requirement at BC.
ENVS 110 Environmental Oceanography • 5 CR
Provides an overview of ocean environmental issues, including the potential impacts of overfishing, undersea mining, habitat loss, pollution, coastal development, and global climate change. Examined in the context of the innate relationship between humans and the sea. Same as OCEA 110. Either ENVS 110 or OCEA 110 may be taken for credit, not both.
ENVS 250 Puget Sound Ecology • 6 CR
Explores the geological formation, physical characteristics, major biological/ecological components, and significant environmental issues of the Puget Sound region. Format includes labs, guest speakers, and field trips. Fulfills laboratory science course requirement at BC.
ENVS 280/281/282/283 Current Issues in Environmental Science • V 1-3 CR
Course allows students to explore, in detail, different areas of Environmental Science, discuss current issues, and helps prepare students for a career in Environmental Science. Prerequisite: ENVS& 100 or equivalent recommended.
ENVS 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Environmental Science • V 1-10 CR
Covers supplemental or unusual topics related to Environmental Science. Topics are announced in the quarterly class schedule.
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