May 05, 2024  
2013-2014 Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Students should consult with the program chair if they are not sure of their preparation for a specific course. Course prerequisites specified are the minimum preparation required. In their first two university years, students need to work closely with their advisors to schedule the necessary General University Course Requirements and lower-division core courses to prepare properly for upper-division studies.

 

English

  
  • ENG 305 - Multicultural Dramatic Literature

    3 credits
    Studies in the literature and history of drama from various societies and cultures around the globe. Includes theater from 1500 CE to the present. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
  
  • ENG 342W - Native American Literature

    3 credits


    A comparative study of traditional Native American values and practices as reflected in authentic oral narratives and creative written literature as well as the influence these traditions have had on contemporary Native American literary works. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102  and ENG 221W ; ENG 221HW  or permission of Program Chair.

     

  
  • ENG 542 - Native American Literature

    2 credits
    Advanced study of native American literature, emphasizing research with primary and secondary sources and teaching Native American texts. Offered Spring semester. Matched with  . Prerequisite(s): Recommended: An undergraduate Introduction to Literature or advanced literature course and a literary theory course (such as  / ) or permission of program chair.
  
  • ENG 206A - Play Production

    3 credits
    Students will learn the techniques and skills needed for mounting a play, including analysis of a script for production, directing, costuming and makeup, stagecraft, acting, and theater business practices. The final project will involve the actual production of a theatrical performance. Will emphasize drama for children. Offered Fall semesters.
  
  • ENG 206B - Play Production

    3 credits
    Students will learn the techniques and skills needed for mounting a play, including analysis of a script for production, directing, costuming and makeup, stagecraft, acting, and theater business practices. The final project will involve the actual production of a theatrical performance. Will emphasize drama for adults and young adults. Offered Spring semesters.
  
  • ENG 310 - Poetry

    3 credits
    Study of the art of poetry through reading and discussion of selected poems from different periods and countries along with workshops on writing poetry. Offered Summer semester. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
  
  • ENG 510A - Poetry

    2 credits
    An advanced study of the art of poetry, emphasizing original work and teaching poetry/creative writing. Offered Summer semester. Matched with  .
  
  • ENG 590B - Practicum in Teaching AELP

    2 credits
    Mentored teaching of college-level course in composition, AELP, or literature, emphasizing application of appropriate pedagogical, linguistic, and literary theory to developing curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment and evaluation methods. Prerequisite(s):    , and approval of English Department Chair.
  
  • ENG 590A - Practicum in Teaching Composition

    2 credits
    Mentored teaching of college-level course in composition, AELP, or literature, emphasizing application of appropriate pedagogical, linguistic, and literary theory to developing curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment and evaluation methods. Prerequisite(s): ED 563, ED 584 , ED 590 , ENG 524, ENG 554  (+ ENG 550  for Practicum in Literature), and approval of English Department Chair.
  
  • ENG 590C - Practicum in Teaching Literature

    2 credits
    Mentored teaching of college-level course in composition, AELP, or 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 English Department Chair.
  
  • ENG 099A - Pre-College Writing Skills I

    4 credits
    Emphasizes the skills needed to compose various types of coherent paragraphs. Basic grammar, punctuation, and usage will be reviewed. Also includes practice in reading, summarizing, and responding to short academic texts. Prerequisite(s): Heritage University Assessment Test.
  
  • ENG 099B - Pre-College Writing Skills II

    4 credits (maximum 396 credits)
    Emphasizes the skills needed to compose short essays employing a variety of expository writing strategies and techniques. Basic grammar, punctuation, and usage will be reviewed as necessary. Also includes practice in locating, reading, paraphrasing, summarizing, and responding to short academic texts. Prerequisite(s): Heritage University Assessment Test.
  
  • ENG 553 - Research Methods

    3 credits
    An introduction to advanced research methods in the English Language and Literature disciplines: types of research, characteristics of effective research, formulation of hypotheses, research design, use of print and electronic resources, use of interviews, personal communications, etc., and research writing techniques. Students will create a research proposal and outline intended to meet the requirements for ENG 598  or ED 598 . The student will then complete initial drafts of the “Abbstract,” “Review of Literature,” and “Introduction” sections for that research project using either the MLA (Modern Language Association) or APA (American Psychological Association) manuals for reference citations. No commitment is made that the proposal developed for this course can be applied toward meeting the requirements for ENG 598  or ED 598 . Prerequisite(s): Student writing a thesis with significant quantitative content must complete EITHER a course in Statistics at the undergraduate or graduate level, or ED 584 .
  
  • ENG 497 - Senior Thesis

    3 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. As part of the course, the student will also prepare and present a portfolio representing the student’s achievements and progress within the discipline (for example, academic papers, journalistic publications, literary works, videos of teaching, presentations, or performances, and so on). Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair.
  
  • ENG 535 - Sociolinguistics

    2 credits
    An advanced study of sociolinguistic phenomena, including linguistic change, language preservation, bilingualism, and socio-political issues involving language, emphasizing their application to teaching ESL and composition. Includes further linguistic field research based on study of electronic and print professional journals. Matched with  . Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s):  . Cross-listed as  
  
  • ENG 495 - Special Project

    3 credits
    An advanced course designed to permit qualified student to pursue an approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member and to produce a specific outcome. As part of the course, the student will also prepare and present a portfolio representing the student’s achievements and progress within the discipline (for example, academic papers, journalistic publications, literary works, videos of teaching, presentations, or performances, and so on). Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair.
  
  • ENG 203 - Special Topic

    1-3 credits
    Study of specialized subject matter in English. Topics vary depending upon current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): Varies with level and subject matter.
  
  • ENG 303 - Special Topic

    0-3 credits
    Study of specialized subject matter in English. Topics vary depending upon current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s):  
  
  • ENG 403 - Special Topic

    0 credits
    Study of specialized subject matter in English. Topics vary, depending upon current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s):  
  
  • ENG 524B - Special Topic in Linguistics

    2 credits
    Advanced study of a specialized topic in the field of Linguistics. Prerequisite(s): ENG 523A  or an undergraduate linguistics course or permission of Program Chair.
  
  • ENG 524C - Special Topic in Literature

    2 credits (maximum 8 credits)
    Advanced study of a specialized topic in literature. Prerequisite(s): Recommended: An undergraduate introduction to literature or advanced literature course and a literary theory course (such as  / ) or permission of program chair.
  
  • ENG 524A - SpecTopic Composition Theory

    1-2 credits
    Advanced survey of a specialized topic in the field of Composition Theory. Prerequisite(s): ENG 550  or an undergraduate teaching composition course or permission of program chair.
  
  • ENG 315W - Survey of British Literature

    3 credits


    Survey of works by representative writers from the major literary periods. Includes introduction to literary research using electronic and print professional journals. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102  and ENG 221W  or ENG 221HW , or permission of Program Chair.

      

  
  • ENG 530 - Syntax

    2 credits
    An advanced study of modern descriptive syntax, including generative and transformational models. The class emphasizes the application of syntactic models to teaching ESL and composition. Includes further linguistic field research in syntax based on study of electronic and print professional journals. Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate Syntax or Grammar course or ENG 523B  (Applied Linguistics II).
  
  • ENG 454W - Teaching Comp

    3 credits
    Intensive writing course emphasizing the application of pedagogical and linguistic theory to current models of teaching writing, exploring a wide range of writing experiences and approaches to writing assessment. Includes preparation for the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements and the Washington Assessments of Student Learning in writing. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): ENG 330  and ENG 354 or ED Methods course.
  
  • ENG 554 - Teaching Composition

    2 credits
    The course emphasizes the application of pedagogical and linguistic theory to teaching writing, exploring a wide range of writing experiences. Prerequisite: undergraduate or G courses in Linguistics, Curriculum, and Measurement /Evaluation. Matched with  . Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): Recommended:  ,  , or permission of program chair.
  
  • ENG 544 - Teaching in Specialized Writing Programs

    2 credits
    In this course, an advanced student serves as an assistant to an instructor teaching  /  /  /  / , or other specialized writing course. Classroom, online, and hybrid courses may be eligible. May be taken twice for credit with different courses. May be offered Fall, Spring, or Summer. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of  , the course to be taught, and approval of the course instructor.
  
  • ENG 351W - Technical and Report Writing

    3 credits
    Techniques of collecting, analyzing, and organizing data for technical reports. Expository writing skills necessary for accurately reporting information. Practice in writing typical of that required in all disciplines. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
  
  • 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.
  
  • ENG 598 - Thesis

    3 credits
    While enrolled in ENG 553  (or prior), the student identifies a topic in an area of interest approved by the advisor. Student and advisor consult with Chair to appoint a committee of at least 3 persons. The committee reviews and approves the proposal and outline. The advisors monitors student progress on the thesis, which must be defended and submittedd in duplicate in both print and electronic formats. Student must also complete a reflective essay and exit interview as part of this course. Prerequisite(s): ENG 553  or ED 553  and approval of Chair.
  
  • ENG 421 - World Literature 1500 - Present

    3 credits
    Advanced study of world literature from the 1500’s to the present. Representative works from a wide range of periods, languages, and cultures (both Western and non-Western) will be considered. Special attention will be given to works with major literary and/or historical significance, emphasizing research with primary and secondary sources. Offered Summer Semester. Prerequisite(s): Eng 221, and advanced literature course or permission of Chair.
  
  • ENG 521A - World Literature I: Origins to 1500

    2 credits
    Advanced study of world literature from the pre-literate era to the beginnings of the European colonial expansion. Representative works from a wide range of periods, languages, genres, and cultures (both Western and non-Western) will be considered. Special attention will be given to works with major literary or historical significance, emphasizing the relationship bewteen literature and historical-socio-economic-political features of the early cultures and civilzation from which they emerged. Semester offering TBA. Prerequisite(s): Recommended: An undergraduate Introduction to Literature or advanced literature course and a literary theory course (such as  / ) or permission of program chair.
  
  • ENG 521B - World Literature II: 1500’s - Pres

    2 credits
    The advanced study of world Literature from 1500’s to present. Representative works from a wide range of periods, languages, and cultures (both Western and non-Western) will be considered. Special attention will be given to works with major literary and/or historical significance, emphasizing research with primary and secondary sources and teaching worl literature. Offered Summer semester. Prerequisite(s): Recommended: An undergraduate Introduction to Literature or advanced literature course and a literary theory course (such as  / ) or permission of program chair.
  
  • ENG 350W - Writing for Social Sciences

    3 credits
    Techniques of collecting, analyzing, organizing information for writing in the social sciences including case notes and writing reports for agencies and court hearings. Expository writing skills necessary for accurately reporting information. Practice in writing typical of that required in social science disciplines. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .

Environmental Science

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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):  
  
  • 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 the Program Chair.
  
  • 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 prospectives on the contemporary environmental problems.  Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

      Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 

  
  • 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):  ,  
  
  • 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 the animal Eco-system/population. Current day real world applications of bio-pesticides in commercial agriculture applications. Prerequisite(s):   ,  
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ENSC 485 - Environmental Education K-12 Outreach

    1
    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 Senor standing.
  
  • ENSC 440W - Environmental Issues

    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. Co-requisite(s):  
  
  • ENSC 350 - Environmental Law and Justice

    3 credits
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of environmental law and justice. If familiarizes students withe 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 the concept of justice and the environmental community.  Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and above.
  
  • ENSC 322W - Environmental Literature

    3 credits
    Students will examine the views of nature and the environment as seen by selected writers, poets, and essayists. A key to understanding contemporary attitudes toward the environment is through exploring its literary history. Topic include deforestation, air pollution, endangered species, wetland loss, animal rights and consumerism. Prerequisite(s):   or permission of the instructor
  
  • 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):  
  
  • 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 Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320W , MATH 221 , BIOL 305  and ENSC 305 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 420L .
  
  • ENSC 355 - Environmental Public Policy and Advocacy

    3 credits
    This course examines the American environmental public policy process and institutional and public advocacy. Focuses on the evolution of political institutions, the federal and state roles in decision-making, and the global context of American environmental public policy. Emphasizes the intersection of environmental science and public policy. It investigates the role that individuals and advocacy groups have in the development of environmental policy and demanding corporate and government responsibility. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): Junior stand and above
  
  • 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 Eco-systems and the impact of carbon pollution of the Eco-system. Gives specific case studies on how areas can be remediated to desired levels using current-day technology.
  
  • ENSC 235 - Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science

    3 credits
    Basic structure and dynamics of the atmosphere; meteorology; air polution; climate change; aeronomy, insulation and solar energy. For non-majors only. Offered Fall Semester. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 235L .
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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  . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 340L .
  
  • ENSC 345 - Fundamentals of Ocean Science

    3 credits
    Basic study of ocean water properties, marine sediments, ocean currents, waves and tides, marine ecosytems, 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 .
  
  • 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 111 , BIOL 214  and MATH 221 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 305L .
  
  • ENSC 321 - Geographical Information Systems

    3 credits
    This course presents the principles and application of geographical 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 Spring semesters.
  
  • 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): CHEM 101  or CHEM 110 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 320L .
  
  • 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 
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 the Program Chair.
  
  • ENSC 102 - Introducation to Environmental Science II

    3 credits
    An Introducatio to conservation of natural resources and natural resource management. Case studies will be evaluated from the Pacific Northwest that explore the relationship between nature and society. Co-requisite(s):  
  
  • ENSC 102L - Introducation to Environmental Science II Lab

    1 credit
    Lab for  ENSC 102 - Introducation to Environmental Science II Co-requisite(s): ENSC 102
  
  • 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 .
  
  • ENSC 220 - Introduction to Climate Studies

    3 credits
    Comprehensice 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 .
  
  • ENSC 315L - Introduction to Climate Studies

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 315 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 315 .
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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 alternate Fall semesters. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 101L .
  
  • ENSC 240 - Introduction to Environmental Water Science

    3 credits
    This course investigate the properties, occurrence, and description of the types, functions, quality and quantity, potential contaminates, uses, and guiding policies and regulations of the various water sources in the environment. The physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of natural waters will be evaluated. Prerequisite(s):   Co-requisite(s):  
  
  • 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 Smesters. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 210L .
  
  • 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 the Program chair. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 311L .
  
  • 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 ; ENSC 320 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 325L .
  
  • ENSC 430L - Lab Advanced Solar Hot Water Applications

    1 credit
    Lab for   Co-requisite(s):  
  
  • ENSC 445L - Lab Environmental Microbiology

    1 credit
    Lab for   Co-requisite(s):  
  
  • ENSC 420L - Lab Environmental Monitoring

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 420L. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 420W .
  
  
  • ENSC 235L - Lab Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 235 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 235 .
  
  • ENSC 340L - Lab Fundamentals of Hydrology

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 340 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 340 .
  
  • ENSC 345L - Lab Fundamentals of Ocean Science

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 345 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 345 .
  
  • ENSC 335L - Lab Fundomentals of Atmospheric Science

    1 credit (maximum 0 credits)
    Lab for   Co-requisite(s): ENSC 335 .
  
  • ENSC 305L - Lab General Ecology

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 305 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 305 .
  
  • ENSC 320L - Lab Geology and Environmental Impact

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 320 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 320 .
  
  • ENSC 360L - Lab Geomorphology

    1 credit
    Lab for  ENSC 360 - Geomorphology Co-requisite(s):  
  
  • ENSC 310L - Lab Introduction of Ocean Studies

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 310 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 310 .
  
  • ENSC 220L - Lab Introduction to Climate Studies

    1 credit
    Lab for .  Co-requisite(s): ENSC 220 .
  
  • ENSC 101L - Lab Introduction to Environmental Science

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 101 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 101 .
  
  
  • ENSC 210L - Lab Introduction to Ocean Studies

    1 credit
    Lab to ENSC 210 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 210 .
  
  • ENSC 311L - Lab Introduction to Range Management

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 311 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 311 .
  
  • ENSC 325L - lab Introduction to Soil Science

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 325 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 325 .
  
  
  
  • ENSC 435L - Lab Toxicology and Environmental Risk

    1 credit
    Lab for ENSC 435W . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 435W .
  
  • ENSC 410E - Limnology

    4 credits
    A general study of the biological, physical and chemical features of lakes and streams. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): ENSC 305  and CHEM 101 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 410EL .
  
  • 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):   
  
  • ENSC 365 - People of the Big River Fields Course

    1-4 credits
    This ten-day field course will explore the natural resources, cultural histories and current environmental management and social issues facing the native peoples that traditionally lived alone the Columbia River or one of its tributaries. The ecosystems and cultures of the high desert regions of Oregon, Washington,  western Idaho will be investigated. Offered Summer semester. Prerequisite(s): Junior/Senor standing; or permission of the Department Chair
  
  • 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):  
  
  • 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 the department chair.
  
  • 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 department chair permission.
  
  • 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):  
  
  • ENSC 497W - Senior Thesis

    1-4 credits
    An adavnce course allowing a student to complete an indepentent research project or scholarly investigation which demonstrates mastery of methodology appropriate to the student’s filed of study. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; permission of the Program Chair.
 

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