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English Upper Division Courses
Before enrolling in 300-level English courses, English majors must complete two lower division ENG courses as described in the prerequisites section of the Requirements for the Major section of the catalog. Students must complete USEM 103. ENG 301 is a prerequisite for most 400-level courses. Any exceptions require instructor consent. Graduate students registering for 500-level courses require the stated prerequisites, their equivalents, or instructor permission.
* A combined maximum of 8 credit hours of ENG 405, 407 and 409 may be applied to the major.
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ENG 582 - The Novel in the U.S.: 1900 and Beyond
4 credits
Explores the directions of the naturalistic and modern novel in the United States. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 or instructor permission.
Graded (A-F) only
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ENG 587 - TESL (Teaching of English as a Second Language)
4 credits
Examines approaches to and methods of teaching English as a second language. Includes an overview of first- and second-language acquisition and processes, styles, and strategies in learning. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 or instructor permission.
Graded (A-F) only
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ENG 588 - Introductory Methods in Teaching Literature
4 credits
Utilizes current theories and applications to present methods of teaching literature in elementary and secondary language arts classes. Emphasizes rationales, strategies, and projects for literature curriculum development and enrichment. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 or instructor permission.
Graded (A-F) only
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ENG 589 - Young Adult Novel
4 credits
Emphasizes the selection and evaluation of books, adolescent reading interests, classroom strategies, and reading guidance for curricular and personal needs. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 or instructor permission.
Graded (A-F) only
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ENG 590 - The English Language: An Introduction
4 credits
Beginning course in linguistics. Introduces the basic principles of oral and written communication, the sound system of English, dialects, usage problems, competing grammars, development and change in language, problems in semantics, and the acquisition of language and reading skills by young children. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 or instructor permission.
Graded (A-F) only
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ENG 591 - History of the English Language
4 credits
Provides a historical view of the growth of the English language, from its beginnings to the present. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 or instructor permission.
Graded (A-F) only
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ENG 592 - Structure of the English Language
4 credits
A comprehensive study of the foundations of contemporary English grammar with an emphasis on describing grammatical forms and their functions in written and spoken communication. Surveys a variety of methodological approaches for the study of grammar, as well as historical developments in approaches to grammar instruction. Emphasizes the study of English syntactic structure, the rhetorical analysis of text/discourse, and approaches to teaching grammar in context.
Graded (A-F) only
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ENG 594 - Recent Developments in Language Study
4 credits
Examines the theories of structure and meaning in language, with emphasis on the English language. Studies of recent developments may include the acquisition of language in early childhood with implications for preschool and school curricula, sexist and racist language, and contemporary grammatical theory and research. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 or instructor permission.
Graded (A-F) only
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ENG 596 - The Language of Food
4 credits
Focuses on the language and linguistics of food, exploring the history and evolution of food and culinary terms, the linguistic structure of menus, recipes, and cuisines, the language of food advertising and labelling, the language of taste and smell, and the role of food metaphors, the study of restaurant jargon, and regional variation in food terms.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ENG 598 - Topics in Women’s Writing
4 credits
Selected topics from women’s writing are announced in the class schedule. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 or instructor permission.
Graded (A-F) only
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ENG 599 - Special Studies
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 or instructor permission.
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 100 - The Southern Oregon Bioregion
2 credits
Serves as an introduction to the Environmental Science and Policy program by introducing both the specific components of the major as well as the specific issues facing the region. Students are introduced to key stakeholders and organizations in the region as a way to develop professional identity, networks, and research ideas to be used at SOU and beyond. This required course is designed to be taken in a student’s first year in the Environmental Science and Policy major.
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ES 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science: Earth Science
4 credits
Provides students with a basic understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere. Topics include minerals, rocks, atmospheric and oceanic composition, and the structure of the Earth’s interior. Provides a framework for students interested in the major processes operating on the Earth’s surface and in its interior. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Corequisite(s): ES 101L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 101L - Introduction to Environmental Science: Earth Science Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 101 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 102 - Introduction to Environmental Science: Biological Science
4 credits
Studies the interactions of organisms with their environments and each other at the levels of individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems and how organisms and their interactions are shaped by evolution. Introduces biodiversity, species conservation, and ecosystem services. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Corequisite(s): ES 102L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 102L - Introduction to Environmental Science: Biological Science Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 102 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 103 - Introduction to Environmental Science: Social Science
4 credits
Studies how people perceive and interact with their bio-physical environment. Develops key concepts and analytic tools from anthropology, economics, geography, political science, and sociology. Applies these social scientific perspectives to contemporary environmental issues such as global climate change and forest health in the Pacific Northwest. Develops literacy in the social sciences and prepares students to make thoughtful choices about how to live, work, and play in their environment. Four hours of lecture and discussion. Approved for University Studies (Explorations - Strand F or G).
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 105 - Introduction to Geography: The Rogue Valley
4 credits
Introduces the skills and methods used in observing and interpreting geographical environments. Employs fieldwork, maps, and basic data to examine how our physical environments both shape and are shaped by human activities. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand F–Social Science).
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: GEOG 101.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 111 - Physical Environment I
4 credits
Explores and analyzes the environment, bringing together the many physical factors that create a complete understanding of Earth system operations. Includes basic concepts and relationships between and among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere with emphasis on the atmosphere and hydrosphere. Familiarizes students with human-environment interactions that are relevant to our lives. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Corequisite(s): ES 111L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 111L - Physical Environment I Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 111 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 112 - Physical Environment II
4 credits
Explores and analyzes the environment, bringing together the many physical factors that create a complete understanding of Earth system operations. Includes basic concepts and relationships between and among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere with emphasis on the geosphere and biosphere. Familiarizes students with human-environment interactions that are relevant to our lives. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Corequisite(s): ES 112L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 112L - Physical Environment II Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 112 . Corequisite(s): ES 112 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 199 - Special Studies
1 to 18 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 200 - Introduction to Environmental Science
4 credits
Provides an overview of how the Earth’s environmental systems function, how humans are linked to these systems, and how humans can affect their operation. Many of the topics covered are environmental problems caused by human activity; however, solutions to the problems are highlighted as a path forward to a sustainable society-one that lives off of natural income without irreversibly depleting natural capital. Provides the opportunity to view sustainability from the vantage point of multiple disciplines, and incorporates data collection, analysis, writing, and critical thinking. Approved for University Studies Explorations (Strand F or Strand G).
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 210 - Environmental Challenges and Solutions
4 credits
Offers an interdisciplinary study of how the natural and social sciences combine to examine, debate, and solve environmental problems in our society. Fosters environmental awareness, stimulates discussion, and encourages critical analysis of environmental problems. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ES 101 , ES 102 , and ES 103 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 215 - Basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
4 credits
Introduction to the application of GIS to various disciplines outside of the environmental sciences. Investigation into the need and popularity of using GIS to address simple and complex questions about where things are, where they could be, and whether the location is important. Places specific focus on social science applications (business, communication, political science, sociology and anthropology). Data collection, map compilation, and basic spatial analysis principles are placed in the context of applied problem solving. Approved for University Studies (Exploration - Strand G).
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 309 - Principles of Meteorology
4 credits
An in-depth study of meteorology, providing a qualitative and quantitative examination of the global energy budget, weather elements, instrumentation, fronts, air masses, cyclones and anticyclones, severe weather, pollution, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, and global warming. Students utilize the computer to gain an understanding of both weather analysis and forecasting. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 .
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ES 209.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 310 - Environmental Research Design
4 credits
Introduces environmental research, research methods, and the professional skills necessary to be successful in the environmental sciences. In this course students learn to critically analyze, assess, and then communicate complex human-environment interactions to broad audiences. Students learn critical research skills necessary to engage in a careful literature review and research design on a topic of their interest. Prerequisite(s): ES 210 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 314 - Hydrology
4 credits
Introduces hydrologic science, including the hydrologic cycle, the drainage basin concept, storage and residence time, precipitation, evapotranspiration, stream hydrology, and water resource management. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , and Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Corequisite(s): ES 314L .
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: G 314.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 314L - Hydrology Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 314. Corequisite(s): ES 314 .
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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ES 315 - Hydrogeology
4 credits
Introduces the geology of groundwater, including the hydraulic characteristics of rocks and aquifers, porosity and permeability, aquifer boundary conditions, and the influence of environment on groundwater. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ES 314 . Corequisite(s): ES 315L .
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: G 315.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 315L - Hydrogeology Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 315 . Corequisite(s): ES 315 .
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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ES 327 - Energy and Climate Change
4 credits
Explores the interconnections among natural resources, energy, and global climate change. Topics include the extraction and origins of fossils fuels; carbon dioxide emissions; long-term and short term climate variability; and alternative energy resources such as geothermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, tidal, wave, and wind. Intended for environmental studies students but also open to other students interested in issues of energy and climate change. Two 50-minute lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 330 - Environmental Field Methods
4 credits
Introduces essential field and laboratory methods in environmental science & policy. The course consists of a series of group field exercises conducted in local terrestrial, aquatic, and policy-based contexts. Students gain a working knowledge of the techniques commonly used by environmental professionals to acquire, process, and interpret measurements of environmental data. Prerequisite(s): ES 210 and MTH 243 . Corequisite(s): ES 330L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 330L - Environmental Field Methods Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 330 . Corequisite(s): ES 330 .
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ES 340 - Introductory Ecology
4 credits
Covers the interactions of organisms with their environments and each other, as well as population dynamics, biological communities, and ecosystem functions. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BI 211 , BI 212 , BI 213 or ES 101 , ES 102 , ES 103 . Corequisite(s): ES 340L . (Cross-listed with BI 340 )
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 340L - Introductory Ecology Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 340 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 349 - Maps, Cartography, and Geospatial Technology
5 credits
Provides a fundamental understanding of map reading and interpretation, along with the principles and techniques used in design and compilation of maps for effective cartographic communication. Provides an overview of the geospatial technologies of global positioning systems, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): Proof of computer proficiency Corequisite(s): ES 349L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 349L - Maps, Cartography, and Geospatial Technology Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 349 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 351 - Environmental Policy and Impact Analysis
4 credits
Addresses environmental law, policy, and environmental impact analysis. Investigates methods by which society appraises the likely effects of a proposed action on the environment, alternatives to the proposal, and appropriate measures to be adopted to protect culture and natural systems. Addresses the preparation of Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impacts Statements (EIS) under the guidelines of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Reviews federal environmental laws and international protocols in the context of air, water, energy, toxic substances, waste management, and genetically engineered organisms. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 , ES 103 , or equivalent.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 353 - Oceanography
4 credits
Beginning course designed to give an overview of the interrelationships between the geological, physical, chemical, and biological systems in the world’s oceans. Visually illustrates the material and highlights contemporary topics using a descriptive approach. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 , ES 103 , or equivalent; completion of all lower division University Studies requirements.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 360 - Environmental Geology
4 credits
Explores and synthesizes the interrelationships between biological, chemical, physical, and sociological environments as viewed from the physical aspects of Earth systems. The fundamental concept involves an understanding of the physical environment, the natural controls placed on it, and its influence on biologic systems, including humans. A companion concept involves the effect of human interactions on the physical environment and subsequent repercussions. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strands H and I). Prerequisite(s): ES 101 ; and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: G 360.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 379 - Biodiversity
4 credits
Studies the integration of theory, methods, and applications in modern biodiversity sciences, covering the origins of biodiversity, ecological and biogeographic distributions of diversity, major adaptive radiations, and episodes of mass extinctions with a focus on the problem of modern extinctions. Includes descriptions of biodiversity within genealogical and ecological hierarchies, phylogenetic theory and lineage analysis, and a broad overview describing the results of modern systematics research and bioinformatics. Explores applications of biodiversity sciences in biological inventory, monitoring, and global biodiversity assessment through case studies and practical examples drawn from recent literature. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 , ES 103 , or equivalent.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 386 - Environmental Data Analysis
5 credits
Applies statistical principles and techniques to geographical data. Formulates questions appropriate to statistical analysis, statistical problem solving, data collection, and documentation with particular emphasis on using statistics as an effective communication and decision-making tool through computer-based analysis, figure and table production, and writing. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): MTH 243 . Junior standing or above. Corequisite(s): ES 386L .
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: GEOG 386.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 386L - Environmental Data Analysis Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 386 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 399 - Special Studies
1 to 18 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 401 - Research
1 to 16 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 403 - Thesis
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 405 - Reading and Conference
1 to 16 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing required.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 407 - Seminar
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 408 - Workshop
1 to 16 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above required.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 409 - Practicum
1 to 15 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 420 - Environmental Sociology
4 credits
Examines the relationship between the human social institutions we create and the biophysical environments in which we live. Topics may include the culture of nature, population and consumption, political economy of environmental problems, social construction of environmental problems, evolution of environmental activism, public attitudes toward the environment, collaborative and community-based resource management, and environmental problem solving. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 and one other sociology course or instructor consent. (Cross-listed with SOAN 420 )
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 421 - Ecological Economics and Sustainable Development
4 credits
Addresses the topic of sustainable development, focusing on economics at the interface of states, nations, and the global economy. Students complete a comprehensive study of the emerging field of ecological economics and contrast/compare to the neoclassical economic model of development. Students conduct an in-depth analysis of a developing region, state, and/or nation in terms of economic development based on population, agriculture, industrial development, and natural capital (ecosystem goods and services). Students are required to propose policy options for sustainable development within a region, state, and/or nation and provide a means by which development will move towards global sustainability. Prerequisite(s): ES 103 and ES 210 or EC 201 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 423 - Sustainability and Natural Resources
4 credits
Critically examines sustainability as it has been defined and debated globally and locally, applying the concept to natural resources (e.g., forests and water), places (e.g., universities and communities), and decisions (e.g., governance and markets). Considers the interrelatedness of ecological, social, and economic systems and various efforts to balance their needs through interdisciplinary research, public policies, market mechanisms, global initiatives, and grassroots activism. Prerequisite(s): ES 103 and ES 210 . Junior standing or above, or instructor permission.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 431 - Urban Watersheds
4 credits
Designed to give students an opportunity to learn about and become involved in improving watersheds in urban communities. Students will be introduced to basic concepts and practices related to urban watershed protection and conservation. The development and use of watershed models will supply the broad, integrated knowledge necessary for solving the complex problems involved in urban watershed management. Emphasizes GIS-based models. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 349 . Restricted to majors.
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 433 - Soil Science
4 credits
Offers an introduction to pedology and field techniques in describing soils. Develops a quantitative and qualitative understanding of morphology, origin, chemistry, and classification of soils. Topics include weathering, mineral and organic constituents of soil, nutrient cycling, soil erosion and contamination, biological activity in soils, and agriculture. Explores issues related to the environment and land use planning with respect to soils. Two 50-minute lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 . Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 435 - Water Resources
4 credits
Explores the historical context of simple-to-complex water resource issues; the natural processes of water by focusing on the hydrosphere; what constitutes water quality (from the scale of ecosystems to human health); the impact of water project construction and management; the roles that water agencies play in water resource management; the environmental impact issues of water quality, water quantity, and water resource management issues; and issues in water conflict resolution. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 437 - Conservation in the United States
4 credits
Explores the evolution of Western environmental perceptions from classical times to present. Focuses on environmental movements in the United States, the forces behind environmental crisis, and the responses by society and its institutions. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 and ES 210 ; and junior standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: GEOG 437.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 439 - Land Use Planning
4 credits
Applies land use planning history and legal foundations to provide the framework for exploring problems in land use planning, development, and public policy formulation. Pays particular attention to Oregon’s land use planning legislation and its regional implementation. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand I). Prerequisite(s): SOAN 107 or SOAN 108 or ES 210 and upper division or graduate standing.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 440 - Planning Issues
4 credits
Provides opportunities for in depth exploration of contemporary land use planning issues. Students gain insight into the planning philosophies underlying the issues and the technical aspects of planning through participation in community planning efforts, e.g. mapping, surveys, and inventories, underway in the Rogue Valley. May be repeated once. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite(s): GEOG 350 or GEOG 439 or ES 439 . Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 442 - Valuation of Ecosystem Goods and Services
4 credits
Addresses the topic of valuation of goods and services provided by ecosystems that are critical to society. Students complete a comprehensive review of economic non-market valuation techniques applied to assess the value of natural systems not often captured in markets. Students also conduct an in-depth analysis considering market and non-market values of an environmental resource and propose policy options for a decision on the optimal use of the natural resource. Prerequisite(s): ES 103 and ES 210 or EC 201
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 445 - Ecosystem Management and Conservation
4 credits
Reviews and analyzes attempts by society to manage ecosystems and/or conserve biological diversity at varied levels of biological organization, including populations of species, communities, and ecosystems. Focuses on the societal efforts to maintain dynamic ecological structure and functions relevant to the conservation of valuable ecosystems and biota. Discussions and field investigations focus on important areas of conservation biology and ecosystem management research such as invasive species control, acid precipitation and amphibian decline, climate change, ecological economics, wetland mitigation and restoration, endangered/threatened species conservation, and forested watershed management. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 , ES 103 , and ES 210 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 451 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
5 credits
Explores uses of computer-based geographic information systems (GIS) for analyzing environmental features and feature-related data. Desktop GIS is employed for data storage, geographic data analysis, and map design. Covers applications in forestry, planning, resource management, and demography. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): ES 349 . Junior standing or above. Corequisite(s): ES 451L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 451L - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 451 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 453 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
5 credits
Designed to introduce students to remote sensing of the environment through digital image processing of satellite data. Develops an understanding of inventorying, mapping, and monitoring earth resources through the measurement, analysis, and interpretation of electromagnetic energy emanating from features of interest. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): ES 349 . Junior standing or above. Corequisite(s): ES 453L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 453L - Introduction to Remote Sensing Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 453 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 475 - Environmental Modeling
4 credits
Teaches environmental simulation modeling and the application of computer model results to real-world problems in environmental studies. Computer-driven data analysis and modeling have become critical to the understanding and resolution of environmental problems and issues of sustainability and natural resource management. Explores computer simulation modeling skills and environmental system dynamics through an applied approach requiring the conceptualization, construction, and creation of dynamic computer simulation models to aid in the resolution of environmental problems. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 , ES 103 , and ES 210 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 479 - Biosphere, Ecology, and Global Environmental Change
4 credits
Studies biospheric systems ecology while examining global ecosystem structure and function. Explores how global systems change in response to natural and human-generated perturbations. Focuses on gaining experience reading current scientific literature that reports research on ecology of the biosphere and issues of global concern for humanity. Specific topics involving global systems change range across current and near-future change, including change in global temperature and climate patterns, change in sea level, change in atmospheric composition, change in atmosphere and ocean circulations, change in toxic states of the oceans, change in freshwater systems and desertification of continental interiors, change in the cryosphere (e.g. melting of polar ice), change in the lithosphere (e.g. catastrophic release of methane clathrates and volcanogenic gases), and asteroid impact scenarios. Diverse topics are unified by examining how scientific research informs policy pertaining to changes in our planetary environment. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 , ES 103 , or equivalent, and upper division standing.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 480 - Fire Ecology
4 credits
Studies the effects of fire (both natural and anthropogenic) on ecological, social, and economic systems. Examines the effects of human intervention in natural fire cycles and the use of fire as a tool in conservation and resource management. Focuses primarily on forested ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, but includes a global overview of fire and current research into probable effects of global climate change on fire regimes. Prerequisite(s): ES 102 and BI 340 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 481 - Geomorphology
4 credits
Provides a systematic and quantitative study of terrestrial processes, with an emphasis on the evolution and interpretation of landforms. Topics include the history of geomorphology and an assessment of the processes associated with mass wasting, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and shorelines. Students should be familiar with basic logarithms, trigonometry, and topographic-map-reading skills. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): ES 101 and ES 360 ; completion of the University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning) requirement; and upper division or graduate standing.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 482 - Climatology
4 credits
Investigates the physical mechanisms that control the spatial aspects of global and regional climates. Develops a qualitative and quantitative knowledge of the Earth’s atmosphere system through an understanding of spatial variations in heat, moisture, and the motion of the atmosphere. Applies these concepts to a wide range of issues in climate, human activities, and the environment. Discusses human consequences, including natural vegetation assemblages, agriculture and fisheries, health and comfort, building and landscape design, industrial influences, and issues of climate change. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 or ES 309 ; completion of the University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning) requirement; and upper division or graduate standing
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 483 - Restoration Ecology
4 credits
Provides an overview of the broad field of Restoration Ecology. Introduces basic principles including analysis and discussion of concepts and theories of restoration ecology and the practice of ecological restoration. Focuses on applications to restoring composition, structure, and processes of ecosystems. Explores these areas through in-class lecture, reading assignments, and class discussions throughout the term. Prerequisite(s): BI 340 or ES 340 . Corequisite(s): ES 483L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 483L - Restoration Ecology Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 483 . Corequisite(s): ES 483 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 494A - Environmental Science and Policy Capstone I
2 credits
Students are introduced to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methodology research design and will then design their capstone project culminating in a project proposal. Prerequisite(s): ES 310 , ES 386 . Senior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 494B - Environmental Science and Policy Capstone II
2 credits
Students will conduct research on their capstone project, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing results for work in ES 494C. Prerequisite(s): ES 494A . Senior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 494C - Environmental Science and Policy Capstone III
2 credits
Students will prepare a culminating capstone portfolio on their capstone research, and make an oral presentation to faculty and peers. Prerequisite(s): ES 494B . Senior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 495 - Environmental Science and Policy Individual Capstone I
1 to 2 credits
Introduces students to the Individual Capstone process. Requires instructor approval to enroll in the course. Students develop a written proposal outlining the project goals, tasks, timeline, and budget. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): ES 310 ; Instructor consent; Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 496 - Environmental Science and Policy Individual Capstone II
2 to 3 credits
Supports students completing their senior project. Assures communication with cooperating entities and emphasizes data collection, findings, and initial analyses. Drafts outline of final report. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): ES 495 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 497 - Environmental Science and Policy Individual Capstone III
2 to 3 credits
Supports preparation and completion of final written and oral report. Emphasizes data analyses and critical thinking on conclusions and recommendations. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): ES 496 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 498 - Internship
1 to 6 credits
Provides on-site experience at an educational, governmental, nongovernmental, or industrial organization for a minimum of ten hours a week. Students apply methods and techniques to problems such as land use planning, resource management, cartography, business, and industry. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 24 credits of upper division coursework.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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ES 501 - Research
1 to 16 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 503 - Thesis
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 505 - Reading and Conference
1 to 16 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 507 - Seminar
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 508 - Workshop
1 to 16 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 520 - Environmental Sociology
4 credits
Examines the relationship between the human social institutions we create and the biophysical environments in which we live. Topics may include the culture of nature, population and consumption, political economy of environmental problems, social construction of environmental problems, evolution of environmental activism, public attitudes toward the environment, collaborative and community-based resource management, and environmental problem solving. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 and one other sociology course or instructor consent. (Cross-listed with SOAN 520 .)
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 521 - Ecological Economics and Sustainable Development
4 credits
Addresses the topic of sustainable development, focusing on economics at the interface of states, nations, and the global economy. Students complete a comprehensive study of the emerging field of ecological economics and contrast/compare to the neoclassical economic model of development. Students conduct an in-depth analysis of a developing region, state, and/or nation in terms of economic development based on population, agriculture, industrial development, and natural capital (ecosystem goods and services). Students are required to propose policy options for sustainable development within a region, state, and/or nation and provide a means by which development will move towards global sustainability.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 523 - Sustainability and Natural Resources
4 credits
Critically examines sustainability as it has been defined and debated globally and locally, applying the concept to natural resources (e.g., forests and water), places (e.g., universities and communities), and decisions (e.g., governance and markets). Considers the interrelatedness of ecological, social, and economic systems and various efforts to balance their needs through interdisciplinary research, public policies, market mechanisms, global initiatives, and grassroots activism. Prerequisite(s): ES 103 and ES 210 , or instructor permission.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 533 - Soil Science
4 credits
Offers an introduction to pedology and field techniques in describing soils. Develops a quantitative and qualitative understanding of morphology, origin, chemistry, and classification of soils. Topics include weathering, mineral and organic constituents of soil, nutrient cycling, soil erosion and contamination, biological activity in soils, and agriculture. Explores issues related to the environment and land use planning with respect to soils. Two 50-minute lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 or equivalent and graduate standing.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 535 - Water Resources
4 credits
Explores the historical context of simple-to-complex water resource issues; the natural processes of water by focusing on the hydrosphere; what constitutes water quality (from the scale of ecosystems to human health); the impact of water project construction and management; the roles that water agencies play in water resource management; the environmental impact issues of water quality, water quantity, and water resource management issues; and issues in water conflict resolution. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 .
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 537 - Conservation in the United States
4 credits
Explores the evolution of Western environmental perceptions from classical times to present. Focuses on environmental movements in the United States, the forces behind environmental crisis, and the responses by society and its institutions. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 or ES 210 or equivalent; and graduate standing
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 539 - Land Use Planning
4 credits
Applies land use planning history and legal foundations to provide the framework for exploring problems in land use planning, development, and public policy formulation. Pays particular attention to Oregon’s land use planning legislation and its regional implementation. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 107 or SOAN 108 or ES 210 and upper division or graduate standing.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 540 - Planning Issues
4 credits
Provides opportunities for in depth exploration of contemporary land use planning issues. Students gain insight into the planning philosophies underlying the issues and the technical aspects of planning through participation in community planning efforts, e.g. mapping, surveys, and inventories, underway in the Rogue Valley. May be repeated once. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 350 or GEOG 439 or ES 439 .
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 542 - Valuation of Ecosystem Goods and Services
4 credits
Addresses the topic of valuation of goods and services provided by ecosystems that are critical to society. Students complete a comprehensive review of economic non-market valuation techniques applied to assess the value of natural systems not often captured in markets. Students also conduct an in-depth analysis considering market and non-market values of an environmental resource and propose policy options for a decision on the optimal use of the natural resource. Prerequisite(s): ES 103 and ES 210 or EC 201. Prerequisite(s): ES 103 and ES 210 or EC 201 .
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 551 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
5 credits
Explores uses of computer-based geographic information systems (GIS) for analyzing environmental features and feature-related data. Desktop GIS is employed for data storage, geographic data analysis, and map design. Covers applications in forestry, planning, resource management, and demography. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): ES 349 or equivalent. Corequisite(s): ES 551L .
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 551L - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 551 .
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ES 553 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
5 credits
Designed to introduce students to remote sensing of the environment through digital image processing of satellite data. Develops an understanding of inventorying, mapping, and monitoring earth resources through the measurement, analysis, and interpretation of electromagnetic energy emanating from features of interest. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): ES 349 or equivalent. Corequisite(s): ES 553L .
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 553L - Introduction to Remote Sensing Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 553 .
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ES 575 - Environmental Modeling
4 credits
Teaches environmental simulation modeling and the application of computer model results to real-world problems in environmental studies. Computer-driven data analysis and modeling have become critical to the understanding and resolution of environmental problems and issues of sustainability and natural resource management. Explores computer simulation modeling skills and environmental system dynamics through an applied approach requiring the conceptualization, construction, and creation of dynamic computer simulation models to aid in the resolution of environmental problems. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 ,ES 103 , and ES 210 .
Graded (A-F) only
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