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Course Descriptions

 

 
 

English

Upper Division Courses

Before enrolling in 300-level English courses, English majors must complete two lower division ENG courses and USEM 103 (or equivalent) as described in Program Requirements. ENG 301 (with a grade of C- or better) is a prerequisite for 400-level literature courses. Exceptions require instructor permission.

A combined maximum of 8 credit hours of ENG 405, 407 and 409 may be applied to the major. Graduate students registering for 500-level courses require the stated prerequisites, their equivalents, or instructor permission.
  

  • ENG 447F - African American Literature: Urban Realism

    4 credits
    A study of African American literature after the Harlem Renaissance and before the Black Arts Movement. May count towards the Ethnic & Racial Studies minor. Approved for University Studies - Strand J. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 447G - African American Women and Unknowability

    4 credits
    This course focuses on literary production that attempts to counteract Black female unknowability, which is often the product of misogyny. May count towards the Ethnic & Racial Studies minor. Approved for University Studies - Strand J. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 447H - Poetry of Witness

    4 credits
    Examines poetry created out of severe hardship such as war, imprisonment, and torture. Approved for University Studies - Strand J. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 447I - Utopian and Dystopian Literature

    4 credits
    This course features a variety of classics from the tradition of utopian literature and thought. We will think carefully about utopian discourse’s dual imperatives: to imagine a better world, and to criticize the existing one. May count towards the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program. Approved for University Studies - Strand I. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 447J - Literature of the American Indian Movement

    4 credits
    Analysis of literature from and about the American Indian and Red Power Movement(s). Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 448 - Major Figures in Literature

    4 credits
    Provides a concentrated study of the canon of one or two major writers, including detailed analysis of at least one of the author’s major works. Repeatable for up to 12 credits, for different topics.  Some topics may be approved for University Studies - Strand J. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 448A - James Baldwin

    4 credits
    Explores James Baldwin’s literary works and contextualizes them within social justice movements and legacies. May count towards the Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies program and/or Ethnic & Racial Studies minor. Approved for University Studies - Strand J. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 448B - Ernest Hemingway and Constructions of Masculinity

    4 credits
    A study of Ernest Hemingway’s literary works in relation to constructions of masculinity. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 454 - U.S. Ethnic Literature

    4 credits
    Reading and analysis of texts by African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, Native Americans and other marginalized ethnic groups. Approved for University Studies (Integration -  Strand J). May count towards the Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies program and/or Ethnic & Racial Studies minor. Repeatable for up to 8 credits, for different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 454A - U.S. Ethnic Literature and Societal Stereotype

    4 credits
    A study of U.S. ethnic Literature as reaction to prevalent societal stereotypes. Approved for University Studies - Strand J. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 454B - U.S. Ethnic Literature and the American Dream

    4 credits
    A study of U.S. ethnic literature in relation to the American Dream. Approved for University Studies - Strand J. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 456 - The History of Publishing: From Alphabet to E-Book

    4 credits
    Explores the history of the book in the West from the invention of writing to electronic publication. Topics include authorship, publication, manufacture, distribution, reception, competition, and the survival of books. Introduces students to various writing professions through visits from professional writers. Approved for University Studies Integration - Strand H. Prerequisite(s): 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: WR 455
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 457 - Decolonization: Literature and Theory

    4 credits
    Focuses on literature engaged in decolonization (from colonized countries, both during the colonial period and after independence). Includes an examination of postcolonial and decolonization theories. Topics may include the politics of exile, the relationship between narration and nationhood, women and postcolonialism, and postcolonial historiographic fiction. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand J). Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 470 - Topics in Poetry

    4 credits
    Examines works by various poets. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 472 - Introductory Methods in Teaching Writing

    4 credits
    Introduction to teaching writing in language arts and composition classes.  Theory and research in the teaching of writing are applied to practical teaching activities in the context of Common Core standards.  Approved for University Studies - Strand I. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore 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: WR 472
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 480 - Advanced Topics in Rhetoric

    4 credits
    Focuses on rhetorical invention in relation to emerging media. Students will explore the communicative value of emerging media and learn to communicate with rhetorical purpose in mind, critically analyze, interpret and invent with multiple modes and methods of rhetoric and to learn to invent and express themselves through multivocal rhetorical inventions. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits.  Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H) when topic is Podcasting. Prerequisite(s): 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: WR 480
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 481 - The Novel in the U.S. to 1900

    4 credits
    Addresses significant aesthetic, philosophical, and cultural ideas affecting the development of the novel in the United States. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 482 - The Novel in the U.S.: 1900 and Beyond

    4 credits
    Explores the directions of the U.S. novel in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 487 - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

    4 credits
    Examines approaches to teaching English to speakers of other languages. Includes an overview of first- and second-language acquisition and processes, styles, and strategies in learning. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 488 - 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): Sophomore standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 489 - Young Adult Novel

    4 credits
    Surveys young adult novels. Emphasizes the selection and evaluation of books, adolescent reading interests, classroom strategies, and reading guidance for curricular and personal needs. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 490 - 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): Sophomore standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 491 - 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 - Strand J). Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 492 - 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. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 494 - 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): Sophomore standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 496 - 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. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 497 - Language and Law: Forensic Linguistics

    4 credits
    Considers the complex interaction between judges, law, language, and society.  Topics include academic studies of legal language as written and spoken genres and readings on the place of language scholarship in shaping and resolving questions of law.  Readings will include abridged court decisions and both linguistic and legal scholarship.  Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 498 - Topics in Women’s Writing

    4 credits
    Selected topics from women’s writing are announced in the class schedule. Repeatable. May count towards the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 499 - Special Studies

    1 to 4 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite(s): instructor permission.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 503 - Thesis

    1 to 9 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • ENG 505 - Reading/Writing and Conference

    1 to 9 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • ENG 507 - Seminar

    1 to 9 credits.
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • ENG 509 - Practicum

    1 to 8 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 514 - Writing for Publication

    4 credits
    A writing-intensive course for English majors. Offers advanced instruction and practice in writing for publication, in a variety of genres. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  

  • ENG 515 - Supervised Tutoring Practicum

    1 to 15 credits
    Trains students to tutor students of all disciplines. Tutors are responsible for giving writing assistance on a one-on-one basis or in groups. Good writing and interpersonal communication skills are necessary. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    * 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: WR 515
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ENG 517 - Birth of the British Novel to 1850

    4 credits
    Studies the birth and early development of the English novel, with attention to the early masterpieces of Defoe, Swift, Fielding, and Austen. Occasional emphasis is on fictional precursors or special issues in prose fiction. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • ENG 518 - The British Novel after 1850

    4 credits
    Examines British novels after 1850 as representatives of formal literary movements and with attention to their social, historical contexts. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • ENG 536 - Studies in Shakespeare

    4 credits
    Offers an intensive study of a limited number of Shakespearean plays within their social, political, intellectual and performance contexts. Plays may be chosen to correlate with Oregon Shakespeare Festival offerings and/or other specific topics. Repeatable. Attendance at one or more live performances may be required. (Cross-listed with SHS 536 /TA 536 .)
  

  • ENG 547 - Major Forces in Literature

    4 credits
    Explores the underlying social, economic, and political philosophies of an age as they find expression in the dominant literary forms and theories that characterize it. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • ENG 548 - Major Figures in Literature

    4 credits
    Provides a concentrated study of the canon of one or two major writers, including detailed analysis of at least one of the author’s major works. Repeatable for up to 12 credits.  Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • ENG 554 - U.S. Ethnic Literature

    4 credits
    Reading and analysis of texts by African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, Native Americans and other marginalized ethnic groups. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • ENG 556 - The History of Publishing: From Alphabet to E-Book

    4 credits
    Explores the history of the book in the West from the invention of writing to electronic publication. Topics include authorship, publication, manufacture, distribution, reception, competition, and the survival of books. Introduces students to various writing professions through visits from professional writers. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    * 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: WR 555
    Graded (A-F) only.
  

  • ENG 557 - Postcolonial Literature and Theory

    4 credits
    Focuses on the works of authors from colonized countries, both during the colonial period and after independence. Includes an examination of postcolonial literary and cultural theories and explores the impact of colonization on the production of literature and the importance of literature in the redefinition of the postcolonial nation. Topics may include the politics of exile, the relationship between narration and nationhood, women and postcolonialism, and postcolonial historiographic fiction. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • ENG 570 - Topics in Poetry

    4 credits
    Examines works by various poets. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • ENG 572 - Introductory Methods in Teaching Writing

    4 credits
    Introduction to teaching writing in language arts and composition classes. Theory and research in the teaching of writing are applied to practical teaching activities in the context of Common Core standards. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    * 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: WR 572
    Graded (A-F) only.
  

  • ENG 580 - Advanced Topics in Rhetoric

    4 credits
    Focuses on rhetorical invention in relation to emerging media. Students will explore the communicative value of emerging media and learn to communicate with rhetorical purpose in mind, critically analyze, interpret and invent with multiple modes and methods of rhetoric and to learn to invent and express themselves through multivocal rhetorical inventions. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    * 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: WR 580
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • ENG 581 - The Novel in the U.S. to 1900

    4 credits
    Addresses significant aesthetic, philosophical, and cultural ideas affecting the development of the novel in the United States. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • 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
  

  • ENG 587 - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

    4 credits
    Examines approaches to and methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages. Includes an overview of first- and second-language acquisition and processes, styles, and strategies in learning.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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.
  

  • ENG 598 - Topics in Women’s Writing

    4 credits
    Selected topics from women’s writing are announced in the class schedule. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or instructor permission.
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • 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

Environmental Science, Policy, and Sustainability
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • ES 102 - Introduction to Environmental Science: Biological Science

    4 credits
    An introductory biology course exploring the fundamentals of biodiversity, species conservation, and ecosystem services. This course focuses on the evolution and adaptation of organisms to their environments, highlighting a fantastic array of plants, animals, and fungi at the community, ecosystem and biome level. The course will allow students to understand contemporary environmental issues such as deforestation, climate change, wildfire, water pollution, and more. Coupled with a laboratory that is held almost entirely in the field, students experience local environmental ecosystems through group adventure. 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • ES 120 - Sustainable Food Systems: The Harvest

    2 credits
    This hands-on farm-based course explores the basics of the food system with a specific focus on sustainability. We explore all aspects of the food system including gardening, farming, and culinary arts. The Harvest focuses on harvesting and food preservation. All courses are taught at The Farm at SOU.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ES 121 - Sustainable Food Systems: The Land

    2 credits
    This hands-on farm-based course explores the basics of the food system with a specific focus on sustainability. We explore all aspects of the food system including gardening, farming, and culinary arts. The Land focuses on soil health, composting, pruning, orchards, and vineyards. All courses are taught at The Farm at SOU.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ES 122 - Sustainable Food Systems: The Planting

    2 credits
    This hands-on farm-based course explores the basics of the food system with a specific focus on sustainability. We explore all aspects of the food system including gardening, farming, and culinary arts. The Planting focuses on seeding, transplanting, and farm planning. All courses are taught at The Farm at SOU.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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. This course should be taken the year before a student’s senior capstone experience. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ES 215 - Mapping in the 21st Century

    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). Corequisite(s): ES 215L .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ES 215L - Mapping in the 21st Century Lab

    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 215 . Approved for University Studies - Strand G lab course. Corequisite(s): ES 215 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ES 220 - Environmental Justice

    4 credits
    Introduces the concept of Environmental Justice through the study of the various ways it is manifested in contemporary American society. Major themes of the course include:

    • exposure to toxic pollution and public health (the disproportionate siting of polluting industries in BIPOC communities);
    • access to natural resources (does everyone have a “right” to clean air/water?);
    • indigenous land, water, and resource rights;
    • climate change and global EJ; and finally
    • tools that are effective in EJ advocacy, such as community action and legal and policy efforts.

    Approved for University Studies - Strand F.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ES 222 - Gender and the Environment

    4 credits
    Examines the linkages between contested gender roles and environmental issues. Areas of focus include:

    • The Ecofeminist movement in the US that drew parallels between the exploitation of women and the domination of nature
    • The intersectionalist theories of Alice Walker and “Womanism” examining the relationship between feminism, the black American experience and the environment
    • The leadership roles of women, in the US and globally, in grassroots environmental activism
    • The relationship between education/improved social status of women and better environmental outcomes in developing nations.

    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ES 230 - EcoAdventure

    1-6 credits
    EcoAdventure classes are offered as an applied learning experience fully immersed in the culture and environment of a place.  Offered at different credits depending on location, duration, and workload of the class.  Repeatable for up to 16 credits.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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 , CH 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.
  

  • ES 314L - Hydrology Lab

    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 314. Corequisite(s): ES 314  .
    Graded Pass/No Pass only
  

  • 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.
  

  • ES 315L - Hydrogeology Lab

    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 315 . Corequisite(s): ES 315  .
    Graded Pass/No Pass only
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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 310  and MTH 243 . Corequisite(s): ES 330L .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ES 330L - Environmental Field Methods Lab

    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 330 . Corequisite(s): ES 330 .
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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): ES 101 . Corequisite(s): ES 349L .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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 103 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • 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).
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • ES 354 - Marine Conservation: Science, Policy, and Management

    4 credits
    Explores physical, chemical, geological, and ecological processes in coastal marine ecosystems. Covers the foundational marine science associated with coastal oceanography and ecosystem processes, and then applies these learnings by examining approaches, tools, and policies associated with marine coastal resource management, restoration, and conservation. Significant focus will be on utilizing GIS and remote sensing technologies to better understand complex coastal marine management challenges.  Approved for University Studies - Strand H. Prerequisite(s): ES 102  or BI 103  or BI 213 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • 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 .
    * 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.
  

  • 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).
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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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