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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

ENVS-396
Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Course Level: Undergraduate

Topics vary by section, may be repeated for credit with different topic.

ENVS-396
001
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
SPRING 2013

Course Level: Undergraduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Environmental Methods

This course introduces field and laboratory methods in environmental science. Students explore how to design and implement observational and experimental studies; how to develop an appropriate sampling protocol including quality control measures; how to measure environmental parameters in the field; how to collect and analyze soil, water, and plant tissue samples; and how to interpret and convey results using graphs, tables, and statistical methods.

ENVS-396
003
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
SPRING 2013

Course Level: Undergraduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Environmental Health Lab

This laboratory course introduces students to methods and techniques used to examine aspects of the environment that affect the health of the public. Various components of the environment that can impact health such as water contaminants and air pollution are investigated. Prerequisite: permission of Public Health Program; students must also register in ENVS-324.