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ENG 546 - Superheroes 2 credits
This is a course of watching, reading, and analyzing superheroes and other similar protagonists, including study of Hero’s Journey. Examines traditional texts as well as graphic novels and television/movie scripts. Students will also explore how to create strong, loveable protagonists in their own writing. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
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ENG 550 - Literary Theory 2 credits
Survey of approaches to literature, including biographical, historical, structural, socio-political, phenomenological, etc., and their application to teaching literature. Students will also be introduced to electronic and print journals and their use in the study of literature. Offered Fall, and Summer semesters. Recommended: An undergraduate introduction to literature or advanced literature course.
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ENG 551 - Technical Writing 2 credits
This course explores the techniques of technical writing for academic and professional organizations, including collection of and accuracy in reporting information. Advanced documentation skills will include (a) mastery of paraphrase and summary of materials and (b) parenthetic documentation appropriate to academic projects and publication of articles. The culminating project is a formal analytical report, which will demonstrate analysis and organization of primary and secondary sources, documentation, and professional layout of materials. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
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ENG 552 - Creative Writing 2 credits
Advanced study of the art of creative writing, emphasizing original work and teaching creative writing. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
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ENG 553A - Research Methods 2 credits
An Introduction to advanced research methods in the English Language and Literature disciplines: Types of research, qualitative and quantitative data, characteristics of effective research, formulation of hypotheses, research design, use of print and electronic resources, use of interviews, person communications, etc., and research writing techniques. The latter will require using either the MLA (Modern Language Association) or (in approved cases) APA(American Psychological Association) manuals for reference citations. M.A. students should take this course during their first year in the program. Offered Fall semesters.
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ENG 554 - Teaching Composition 2 credits
Emphasizes the application of pedagogical and linguistic theory to teaching writing, exploring a wide range of writing experiences. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): Recommended: ENG 553A and ENG 537 or permission of Program Chair.
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ENG 555 - Editing Workshop 2 credits
Theory and practice of producing professional publications in print and/or electronic formats (such as the Internet): writing and editing copy; soliciting and selecting manuscripts; working with writers; copyrights; laying out text and graphics for print and electronic media with desktop publishing programs or by hand; and so on. Course content varies according to the needs of the students enrolled because students will work both on their own publishing projects and as a member of a team creating a real-world product (such as a website, a literary magazine or web zine, or a brochure). Offered Spring semester.
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ENG 556 - Teaching Linguistics 2
The application of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics to teaching linguistics, ESL, and composition. This class includes further linguistic field research based on study of electronic and print professional journals. Offered Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate Introduction to Linguistics course or ENG 537
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ENG 557 - Young Adult Literature 2 credits
Study of literature on the secondary level emphasizing appropriate content, style, and suitability for young adults. Includes exploration of themes, critical approaches, and pedagogy. Extensive reading and sharing of young adult literature required. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
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ENG 557A - Children’s Literature 2
Study of literature for elementary-level students, emphasizing appropriate style, content, and suitability for various ages of children. Extensive reading and sharing of children’s literature and willingness to explore a variety of approaches to the literature and its pedagogy expected.
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ENG 558 - Memoir and Autobiography 2 credits
This is an introductory course in autobiographical writing. In this course, students will read and analyze famous memoirs and examine what makes them work, and students will write interesting vignettes about themselves. We explore narrative voice, the changing shape of memories, and writting styles. There is a short writing assignment each week, and students submit a final portfolio of their revised work. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
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ENG 560 - English Teaching Techniques 2 credits
Theory and practices of teaching writing, literature, language, and journalism for secondary teachers. Development of syllabi and lesson plans; lecture, discussion, and small group techniques; designing assessment instruments and evaluating student performance, particularly in writing. Composition theory will be introduced as it relates to teaching writing for secondary students, with an emphasis on a wide variety of writing experiences, including preparation for the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC) in writing and reading. Offered Spring semesters.
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ENG 564 - Shakespeare in the World 2 credits
This course provides the opportunity to study William Shakespeare’s plays in the Renaissance context while also exploring how non-Western peoples (countries like Mexico, South Africa, and Japan, as well as Native American cultures) have incorporated and negotiated Shakespeare’s works into their own modern approaches. The class will discuss the cultural, political, racial, gendered conflicts that dominate the Shakespearean conversation. In addition, this course will expose students to the nature of the English language and its literature along with the role these elements have played in colonialism. While many argue that it is Shakespeare’s universalism that allows his plays to endure, this class will also examine the question of the endurance of Shakepeare’s plays, pondering whether it is their universalism or the colonization of indigenous cultures, supplanting them with a modern “Western” culture. Equipped with a variety of critical/theoretical practices, students will be asked to negotiate these seemingly conflicting approaches in the form of academic essays. Offered TBA.
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ENG 575A - Genre Writing: Science Fiction and Fantasy (SFF) 2 credits
This set of courses explores writing in specific genres of popular fiction. in this course, students will read relevant genre fiction and explore aspects of writing in the genres of science fiction and fantasym sometimes linked together as “SFF” or “Speculative Fiction(SF)”. There is a short writing assisgnment each week, and students submit a final portfolio of their revised work. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
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ENG 585B - Genre Writing: Romance 2 credits
This set of courses explores writing in specific genres of popular fiction. In this course, students will read relevant genre fiction and explore aspects of writing in the genre of romance. There is a short writing assignment each week, and students submit a final portfolio of their revised work. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
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ENG 590A - Practicum in Teaching Composition 2 credits
Mentored teaching of college-level course in composition, emphasizing application of appropriate pedagogical, linguistic, and literary theory to developing curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment and evaluation methods. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 554 and approval of Program Chair.
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ENG 590B - Practicum in Teaching AELP 2 credits
Mentored teaching of college-level course in ESL/EFL composition, emphasizing application of appropriate pedagogical, linguistic, and literary theory to developing curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment and evaluation methods. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 537 , ENG 538 , , and approval of Program Chair.
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ENG 590C - Practicum in Teaching Literature 2 credits
Mentored teaching of college-level course in literature, emphasizing application of appropriate pedagogical, linguistic and literary theory to developing curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment and evaluation methods. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): and approval of Program Chair.
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ENG 598 - Thesis 2 credits
While enrolled in ENG 598B - Thesis II or prior, the student consults with the Program Chair to approve a thesis advisor. The student identifies a topic in an area of interest approved by the thesis advisor. The student and thesis advisor consult with the Program Chair to appoint a committee of at least three persons (including the thesis advisor). The committee reviews and approves the proposal and research outline. The advisor monitors student progress on the thesis in ENG 598B and ENG 598 . In 598, the thesis must be defended and submitted in duplicate in both print and electronic formats. Student must also complete a reflective essay and exit interview as part of this course. Course is designed to be completed in one semester. However, an option for an IP grade is available for students who need more time to complete their research. An IP grade must be approved by both instructor and academic advisor. Students will only be allowed one extension past the original enrollment date to complete the requirements. After the one semester extension, students will be required to re-register for the course at the full tuition rate. Prerequisite(s): ENG 553A and ENG 598B
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ENG 598A - Thesis I 2 credits
Students will create a research proposal and outline intended to meet the requirements for ENG 598B -Thesis II. The student will then complete initial drafts of the “Review of Literature,” and “Methodology” sections for that research project using either the MLA (Modern Language Association) or (in approved cases) APA (American Psychological Association) manuals for reference citations. While enrolled in ENG 598A or prior, the student consults with the Program Chair to approve a thesis advisor. The student then identifies a topic in an area of interest approved by the thesis advisor. The student and the thesis advisor consult with the Program Chair to appoint a committee of at least three persons (including the thesis advisor). The committee reviews and approves the proposal and research outline. However, no commitment is made that the proposal developed for this course can be applied toward meeting the requirements for ENG 598B . Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 553A . Students writing a thesis with significant quantitative content should complete EITHER a course Statistics at the undergraduate or graduate leverl OR a course including in-depth study of Quantitative Methods.
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ENG 598B - Thesis II 2 credits
While enrolled in ENG 598A -(Thesis I) or prior, the student consults with the Program Chair to approve a thesis advisor. The student identifies a topic in an area of interest approved by the thesis advisor. The student and thesis advisor consult with the Program Chair to appoint a committee of at least three persons (including the thesis advisor). The committee reviews and approves the proposal and research outline. The advisor monitors student progress on the thesis in ENG 598A and ENG 598B. In 598B, the thesis must be defended and submitted in duplicate in both print and electronic formats. Student must also complete a reflective essay and exit interview as part of this course. Course is designed to be completed in one semester. However, an option for an IP grade is available for students who need more time to complete their research. An IP grade must be approved by both instructor and academis advisor. Students will only be allowed one extension past the original enrollment date to complete the requirements. After the one semester extension, students will be required to re-register for the course at the full tuition rate. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 553A and ENG 598A .
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ENSC 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 credits
An interdisciplinary introduction to the biological, chemical, and ecological sciences describing interactions between society and the environment; economic, political and cultural response to these interactions; relationships between global, regional and local ecosystems. Offered fall semesters. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 101L .
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ENSC 101L - Lab Introduction to Environmental Science 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 101 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 101 .
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ENSC 102 - Introduction to Environmental Science II 3 credits
An Introduction to conservation of natural resources and natural resource management in warming world. Earth system science from a climate change perspective will be discussed. Case studies will be evaluated from the Pacific Northwest that explore the relationship between climate, nature and society. Co-requisite(s):
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ENSC 102L - Lab Introduction to Environmental Science II 1 credit
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ENSC 110 - Natural Resource Management Introductory Internship 1 credit
Students will job-shadow natural resource management professionals in our community including the fields of fisheries, forestry, and wildlife and game management. Students will keep a journal and write a final essay of their experiences.
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ENSC 210 - Introduction to Ocean Studies 3 credits
Basic study of ocean water properties, marine sediments, ocean currents, waves and tides, marine ecosystems, ocean and climate change, ocean problems and policy. For non-majors only. Offered spring and summer semesters. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 210L .
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ENSC 210L - Lab Introduction to Ocean Studies 1 credit
Lab to ENSC 210 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 210 .
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ENSC 220 - Introduction to Climate Studies 3 credits
Comprehensive study of climate science and the impacts of climate change. Topics include monitoring Earth’s climate system, planetary energy budget, thermal response in Earth’s climate system, global atmospheric circulation and regional climates, climate and air/sea interactions, natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change and climate change and public policy. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 220L .
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ENSC 220L - Lab Introduction to Climate Studies 1 credit
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ENSC 235 - Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science 3 credits
Basic structure and dynamics of the atmosphere; meteorology; air pollution; climate change; aeronomy, insulation and solar energy. For non-majors only. Offered Fall Semester. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 235L .
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ENSC 235L - Lab Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 235 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 235 .
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ENSC 240 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry 3 credits
Conceptual foundations of environmental chemistry, including atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, energy, water chemistry and pollution, toxic organic compounds, solid state wastes, oxidation-reduction, acids and cases and green chemistry. Laboratory focuses on environmental sampling and analysis with an emphasis on water-based chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 or CHEM 110 Co-requisite(s):
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ENSC 240L - Lab Introduction to Environmental Chemistry 1 credit
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ENSC 305 - General Ecology 3 credits
Principles and concepts of ecology as they relate to the individual organism, populations, communities, ecosystems; the role of humans in changing the environment. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 , MATH 221 or permission of Department Chair. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 305L .
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ENSC 305L - Lab General Ecology 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 305 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 305 .
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ENSC 309 - Seminar I 1 credit
Students acquire a variety of skills in scientific communication, such as oral and poster presentations, slide design, speaker critiques, scientific writing, literature searching, and synthesizing information from primary and secondary literature sources. Students will attend all science- based seminars in the department and give a public poster presentation on a research or literature topic. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of Department Chair.
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ENSC 310 - Introduction of Ocean Studies 3 credits
Basic study of ocean water properties, marine sediments, ocean currents, waves and tides, marine ecosystems, ocean and climate change, ocean problems, and policy. In addition to online instruction, students are required to complete advanced topic reading assignments and a term paper. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 or CHEM 110 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 310L .
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ENSC 310L - Lab Ocean Studies 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 310 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 310 .
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ENSC 311 - Introduction to Range Management 3 credits
Basic ecological relationships, site factors, land bases, and institutions that influence management, characteristics of Pacific Northwest range communities including indicator and economically important species. Prerequisite(s): ENSC 101 or permission of Department Chair. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 311L .
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ENSC 311L - Lab Introduction to Range Management 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 311 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 311 .
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ENSC 315 - Introduction to Climate Studies 3 credits
Comprehensive study of climate science and the impacts of climate change. Topics include monitoring earth’s climate system. planetary energy budget, thermal response in earth’s climate system, global atmospheric circulation and regional climates, climate and air/sea interactions, natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change and public policy. In addition to on-line assignments, students are required to complete advanced topic reading assignments and a term paper (for Majors only). Co-requisite(s): ENSC 315L .
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ENSC 315L - Lab Introduction to Climate Studies 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 315 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 315 .
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ENSC 317W - Pacific Northwest Chicana/o and Latino History 3 credits
This course investigates the historical evolution and development of the Pacific Northwest Chicana/o and Latino population. Major themes include: class/cultural conflicts, community settlements, agricultural production, labor production, environmental issues, environmental racism, migration, immigration public policies, education, social movements, electoral politics, poverty, urbanization, ruralization, cultural production, and economical issues. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):
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ENSC 318W - American Environmental History 3 credits
This course examines how Americans have historically transformed their environment as well as how environmental changes have shaped American life. Topic will include: historical changing attitudes toward nature, the environmental effects of rural and urban development, and the historical emergence of American conservation and environmental movements. Class lectures, reading, and discussion will illustrate the historical significance of the natural world in the study of the American peoples and offer perspectives on contemporary environmental problems. Offered alternate fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 and
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ENSC 320 - Geology and Environmental Impact 3 credits
Analysis of geologic processes and their impact on environmental transport. Use of geologic formations for storage of hazardous materials. Offered alternate Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): , or CHEM 110 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 320L .
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ENSC 320L - Lab Geology and Environmental Impact 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 320 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 320 .
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ENSC 321 - Geographic Information Systems 3 credits
This course presents the principles and application of geographic information systems (GIS). The course will investigate the two major types of GIS’s currently in use. In addition to instruction in the use, preparation and interpretation of GIS’s, students will be introduced to the use of global positioning systems and databases used in preparing maps. Offered alternate Fall semesters.
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ENSC 322W - Environmental Literature 3 credits
Students will examine the views of nature and the environment as seen by selected writers, poets, and essayists and the -role of language in understanding and expressing our connection to the world around us. A key to understanding contemporary attitudes toward the environment is through exploring its literary history. Offered alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101
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ENSC 325 - Introduction to Soil Science 3 credits
Soil formation and classification; chemistry and microbiology of soil; transport of fluids and nutrients; soil physics; agricultural and rangeland use of soils; remediation of disturbed/contaminated soils; soil erosion and fertility. Offered TBD. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 or CHEM 110 ; PHSC 121 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 325L .
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ENSC 325L - Lab Introduction to Soil Science 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 325 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 325 .
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ENSC 335 - Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science 3 credits
Basic structure and dynamics of the atmosphere; meteorology; air pollution; climate change; aeronmomy, insulation and solar energy. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 or CHEM 110 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 335L .
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ENSC 335L - Lab Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science 1 credit (maximum 0 credits)
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ENSC 340 - Fundamentals of Hydrology 3 credits
The movement and accumulation of surface and ground water; well construction and testing; ground water modeling; hydrographs and flood routing; water quality and water supply; water law and economics in arid lands. Offered TBD. Prerequisite(s): , and or . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 340L .
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ENSC 340L - Lab Fundamentals of Hydrology 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 340 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 340 .
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ENSC 345 - Fundamentals of Ocean Science 3 credits
Basic study of ocean water properties, marine sediments, ocean currents, waves and tides, marine ecosystems, ocean and climate change, ocean problems, and policy. For non-majors only. In addition to online instruction, students are required to complete advanced topic reading assignments and a term paper. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 or CHEM 110 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 345L .
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ENSC 345L - Lab Fundamentals of Ocean Science 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 345 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 345 .
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ENSC 350 - Environmental Law and Justice 3 credits
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of environmental law and justice. It familiarizes students with the various legal mechanisms used to protect the environment. A practical grounding in the basic legal concepts central to environmental law and how it applies at the local, state, national and international levels. Students will explore the foundation of environmental institutions and their relationships with the concept of justice and the environmental community. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): POSC 101
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ENSC 355 - Environmental Public Policy and Advocacy 3 credits
This course examines the American environmental public policy process and institutional and public advocacy. Students will focus on the evolution of political institutions, the federal and state roles in decision-making, and the global context of American environmental public policy. This course emphasizes the intersection of environmental science and public policy while investigating the role individuals and advocacy groups have in the development of environmental policy and influencing corporate and government responsibility. Offered fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): POSC 101
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ENSC 360 - Geomorphology 3 credits
Geomorphology is the study of landforms and the Earth surface processes involved in their creation and evolution through time. Climatic and tectonic controls on landform evolution will be emphasized in this class. goals of this class include understanding the processes that build and transform landscapes and identifying and mapping landforms in the field and on imagery. An emphasis will be placed on practical applications to natural hazards the resource problems (such as active tectonics, river system, hill slopes, coastlines, glaciers, soils, wind, and Quaternary climate change). Prerequisite(s): PHSC 101
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ENSC 360L - Lab Geomorphology 1 credit
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ENSC 365 - People of the Big River Field Course 3
This two-week field course explores the natural resources, cultural histories and current environmental management and social issues facing the native peoples that traditionally lived along the Columbia River or one of its tributaries. The ecosystems and cultures of the High Desert regions of Oregon and Washington will be investigated. The field portion of the course runs for two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): By permission of the Department Chair.
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ENSC 365L - Lab People of the Big River Field Class 1
The lab, or field portion of the People of the Big River Field class run two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Offered Summer Term. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 365
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ENSC 370 - Pollution of Lakes and Waterways 3 credits
This course will introduce students to critical issues in water quality such as acidification, eutrophication, land-use changes, pollution and by metals and other contaminants, climatic change, and biodiversity losses. The importance of sedimentary records from lakes (paleolimnology), rivers, reservoirs and other freshwater aquatic environments will be used to investigate past environmental change and evaluate the nature and magnitude of any pollution that may have occurred. Prerequisite(s): , Co-requisite(s):
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ENSC 370L - Lab Pollution of Lakes and Waterways 1 credit
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ENSC 380 - Introduction to R 3
This course is an introduction to R, a powerful and flexible statistical language and environment that also provides more flexible graphics capabilities than other popular statistical packages. The course will introduce students to the basics of using R for statistical programming, computation, graphics, and modeling. Prerequisite(s): MATH 221
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ENSC 380L - Lab Introduction to R 1
This course is an introduction to R, a powerful and flexible statistical language and environment that also provides more flexible graphics capabilities than other popular statistical packages. The course will introduce students to the basics of using R for statistical programming, computation, graphics, and modeling. Prerequisite(s): MATH 221
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ENSC 390 - Advanced Topic 1-6 credits
Independent study of specialized subject matter in environmental science. Topics vary, depending upon current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 409 - Seminar II 1 credit
Students will give an oral scientific presentation to the department based on an approved literature or research topic. Students will attend all sciences-based seminars in the department. Prerequisite(s): or permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 410E - Limnology 4 credits
A general study of the biological, physical and chemical features of lakes and streams. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): ENSC 101 and CHEM 101 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 410EL .
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ENSC 420L - Lab Environmental Monitoring 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 420L. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 420W .
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ENSC 420W - Environmental Monitoring 3 credits
Quantitative analysis of environmental parameters in air, water, and soil. Field sampling techniques include high-volume air pumping through absorbent cartridges, aqueous grab sampling, soil core sampling, and use of personnel monitors. Lectures will emphasize the theory of various monitoring techniques and will include quality control, standardized procedures, analytical interferences, and data interpretation. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 105 or , MATH 221 , ENSC 101 ENSC 305 or permission of Program Chair. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 420L .
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ENSC 430 - Advanced Solar Hot Water Applications 3 Credits
For sciences majors. Solar hot water applications including advanced collector methods and control systems. Covers the maintenance and safety controls for advanced systems. Primarily intended for students that wish to work with the solar energy business. Students will be required to work with local businesses in installing collector systems as part of the course completion requirements. Co-requisite(s):
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ENSC 430L - Lab Advanced Solar Hot Water Applications 1 credit
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ENSC 435L - Lab Toxicology and Environmental Risk 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 435W . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 435W .
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ENSC 435W - Toxicology and Environmental Risk 3 credits
Fate and transport of hazardous substances; manufacture and use of pesticides and hazardous substances; human and ecological exposure pathways; physiological effects of toxic substances; risk assessment methodology; occupational health at hazardous waste sites. Offered alternate Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): , BIOL 111 and MATH 221 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 435L .
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ENSC 440W - Environmental Issues and Ethics 3 credits
The study of our ethical relationships with the land and natural resources with applications to current environmental issues, different concepts of environmental ethics and problems in environmental ethics, multicultural perspectives on the environment and the relation of human values to the environment. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Offered alternate Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing
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ENSC 445 - Environmental Microbiology 3 credits
Intended for science majors. Includes basic principles on environmental microbiology, concepts, and techniques in the study of bacteria protists, fungi and viruses. Concepts of immunity and the role of micro-organisms in medicine as well as the environment. Prerequisite(s): or permission of the Program chair. Co-requisite(s):
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ENSC 450 - Waste Digesters and Energy Generation 3 credits
Intended for science majors. A basic introduction to the science of energy generation utilizing waste digester. Students will build simple digesters for application in local homes or businesses. The class may be taught on an accelerated five-week structure. A one-credit lab is imbedded in the three-credit class structure overall. Prerequisite(s):
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ENSC 455W - Environmental Responsibility, Remediation, and Carbon Footprint Reduction 3 credits
Intended for science or non-science majors. An overview of environmental regulations, responsibility and remediation. Discusses how to reduce the use of carbon in the ecosystems and the impact of carbon pollution of the ecosystem. Gives specific case studies on how areas can be remediated to desired levels using current-day technology.
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ENSC 460 - Electricity and Sustainable Energy 3 credits
For either science or non-science majors. gives an overview of how electricity can be generated by a variety of sustainable energy methods. Includes solar, biofuels, nuclear energy, and fossil fuel generation systems. Discusses the modern day issues that relate to the conscious use of each method for electricity generation.
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ENSC 465 - Hybrid and Solar Electric Vehicle Technology 3 credits
For either science or non-science major. Gives an overview of how solar energy can be utilized to power vehicles. Gives modern day concepts that are found in hybrid vehicles as well as pure electrical vehicle applications. Some labs are embedded into the course to emphasize how electrical energy can be formed from solar PV applications and battery technology.
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ENSC 470W - Conservation as a Form of Sustainable Energy 3 credits
For either science or non-sciences majors. Describes the various ways in nature that energy is wasted. Describes conservation methods that can conserve energy; storage methods, and the impact on the environment of the waste of energy. Utilized case studies of real-life applications to illustrate how conservation can equate to the addition of new electrical power generation facilities. Some economical modeling will be illustrated to show/track the value of conservation as an energy source.
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ENSC 475 - Bio-fuels and Alternative Energy Technologies 3 credits
Intended for sciences majors. Builds upon the concepts given in . An advanced study of how bio-fuels are generated and utilized to create fuels. Included case studies of modern businesses will showcase their industries. The students will be required to do a research paper on an in-depth bio-fuels application Prerequisite(s): ,
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ENSC 480 - Bio-pesticides and the Environment 3 credits
Intended for the science major. Describes the use of bio-pesticides in agriculture as an alternative to chemical pesticides. Impact of chemical pesticides on the environment and animal ecosystems/populations. Current day real world applications of bio-pesticides in commercial agriculture applications. Prerequisite(s): ,
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ENSC 481 - Advanced Applications of R 3
This course will focus on practical applications of classic statistical methods in natural sciences. Examples will primarily derive from ecology, biology, and physical sciences. Lab sessions will provide practical training in using R for data processing and analyses. Prerequisite(s): ENSC 380 ENSC 380L Co-requisite(s): ENSC 481L
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ENSC 481L - Lab Advanced Applications of R 1
This course will focus on practical applications of classic statistical methods in natural sciences. Examples will primarily derive from ecology, biology, and physical sciences. Lab sessions will provide practical training in using R for data processing and analyses. Prerequisite(s): ENSC 380 ENSC 380L Co-requisite(s): ENSC 481
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ENSC 485 - Environmental Education K-12 Outreach 1 credit
Education outreach is an important component for almost all professional fields related to environmental studies. Students in this course will prepare and deliver a series of presentations to regional K-12 schools. Presentation topics will be designed around environmental issues that currently affect the Yakima Valley. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.
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ENSC 490 - Internship 1-6 credits
Through individually appropriate field experiences, students are given opportunities to apply knowledge gained from course work, and to integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Only 6 semester credit hours of ENSC 490 and and may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 492 - Research Design 3
This discussion and case-study based course will use diverse examples to illustrate how experiments work and how hypotheses can be tested by systematic and comparative observations when experiments aren’t possible. The course will also cover how models are useful in science and how decisions can be based on the weight of evidence in the face of uncertainty. Prerequisite(s): One intro level science class (e.g. ENSC 101/102, CHEM 101/110, BIOL 110, PHSC 121 etc).
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ENSC 495 - Special Project 1-6 credits
An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue an approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member, and to produce a specific outcome. Only 6 semester credit hours of and ENSC 495 and may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 496 - Research Experience 1-6 credits
An Advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue independent and original research experience on an approved topic under the direction of a faculty member. Only 6 semester credit hours of and ENSC 496 may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 497W - Senior Thesis 1-4 credits
An advanced course allowing a student to complete an independent research project or scholarly investigation which demonstrates mastery of methodology appropriate to the student’s field of study. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 502 - Advanced Principles of Environmental Science 2 credits
Concepts of ecology as they relate to contemporary, historical, technological, economic, cultural, and societal issues; relationships among global, regional, and local ecosystems.
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FIN 305 - Financial Analysis 3 credits
Introduces tools for an applied approach to the analysis of financial problems. Topics include funds flows, ratio analysis, cash-flow budgets and projections, and financial and operating leverage models. Includes identification of sources of financial information. Prerequisite(s): BADM 360 and ECON 345 .
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FIN 310 - Financial Management 3 credits
Introduction to assest management, cost evaluation, capital acquisition, present value analysis budgeting. breakeven analysis, acquisition of funds, forecasting, and risk control.
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FIN 325 - Investments 3 credits
Introduces the theory of portfolio analysis and the characteristics of various investment instruments with a focus on securities investment analysis. Topics include sources of investment information, risk/return analysis, money-market investments, measuring investment performance. Prerequisite(s): ECON 202 .
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FIN 335 - Personal Financial Planning 3 credits
Introduces the process of comprehensive personal financial and estate planning. Topics include consumer decision-making analysis, personal risk/insurance analysis, house-buying analysis, savings and investment strategies, income/retirement/ estate tax planning. Prerequisite(s): ECON 202 .
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