Mar 28, 2024  
2014-15 Catalog 
    
2014-15 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

 

 

Engineering

  
  • ENGR 226 - General Engineering Laboratory III


    2 credits
    Laboratory activities designed to complement ENGR 223 . One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Corequisite(s): ENGR 223 .
  
  • ENGR 306 - Sustainability: Materials Technology and Design


    3 credits
    Introduces basic properties of building materials (e.g., strength, heat transport), concepts of design (e.g., day-lighting, passive solar), and technologies (e.g., photovoltaics, LED lighting). Analyzes life cycle, performance characteristics, environmental impact, and sustainability of conventional and new approaches. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): Completion of all lower-division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with PH 306 ).
  
  • ENGR 311 - Thermodynamics


    4 credits
    Covers the laws of thermodynamics and the fundamental thermodynamics concepts of entropy, internal energy, and chemical potential. Includes applications to ideal and real gases and statistical interpretation of material properties. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 223  or PH 203 .
  
  • ENGR 322 - Analog Electronics


    5 credits
    Focuses on understanding, designing, and troubleshooting analog circuits. Discusses topics such as filters, rectifiers, power supplies, and amplifiers. Covers both DC and AC circuits. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): MTH 252 .
  
  • ENGR 323 - Digital Electronics


    5 credits
    Focuses on understanding, designing, and troubleshooting digital circuits. Discusses topics such as logic functions, gates, latches, flip-flops, combinational and sequential logic, and interfacing analog and digital circuits. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): MTH 111 .
  
  • ENGR 333 - Optics and Waves


    3 credits
    Offers an introduction of optics for science majors. Topics include imaging systems, wave theory, aberrations, diffraction, and interference. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 223 . Corequisite(s): ENGR 336 . (Cross-listed with PH 333 .)
  
  • ENGR 336 - Optics Laboratory


    2 credits
    Laboratory course in optics designed to complement ENGR 333 . Provides practical experience with lasers, optical devices, imaging systems, and fiber optics. Includes significant data analysis and report writing component. One 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite(s): ENGR 333 . (Cross-listed with PH 336 .)
  
  • ENGR 339 - Lasers


    3 credits
    Designed for physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering majors. Covers the fundamental types of lasers, as well as operational characteristics and applications of lasers in physics, chemistry, communication, engineering, industry, and medicine. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 223 .
  
  • ENGR 371 - Mathematical Methods for Engineering


    4 credits
    Previews basic, applied mathematical methods for intermediate students in the physical sciences. Covers infinite series, complex functions, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and vector analysis. Prerequisite(s): MTH 252 .
  
  • ENGR 373 - Computational Methods in Engineering


    3 credits
    Introduces the use of computers in solving science and engineering problems. Applies programming techniques to integration, differentiation, and modeling. Prerequisite(s): PH 201  or PH 221 .
  
  • ENGR 374 - Introduction to Materials Science


    4 credits
    Introduces the science and engineering of materials. Covers metals, ceramics and glasses, polymers, and composites. Topics include crystals, defects, non-crystalline structures, phase diagrams, kinetics, processing degradation, and failure of materials. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 223 .
  
  • ENGR 375 - Thermodynamics of Materials


    4 credits
    Examines the thermodynamic description and prediction of materials properties. Topics include nonideal gases, solutions, phase equilibria, phase transitions, nucleation, and crystallization. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 223 .
  
  • ENGR 399 - Special Studies


    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  
  • ENGR 401 - Research


    1 to 12 credits
    Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
  
  • ENGR 405 - Reading and Conference


    1 to 6 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  
  • ENGR 407 - Seminar


    1 to 12 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  
  • ENGR 408 - Workshop


    1 to 12 credits
    Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
  
  • ENGR 409 - Practicum


    1 to 15 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.
  
  • ENGR 461 - Properties of Solid Materials


    4 credits
    Explores crystal structure and binding; reciprocal lattice; and mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, magnetic, and transport properties of solids. Prerequisite(s): PH 371 .
  
  • ENGR 474 - Kinetics in Materials


    4 credits
    Examines kinetic processes such as diffusion, crystal growth, and phase transformation, as well as their relationship to the structure and macroscopic behavior of the resulting materials. Topics covered include crystal interfaces and microstructure, solidification, diffusional transformation in solids, and diffusionless transformation. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 223 .
  
  • ENGR 475 - Nanophysics and Nanotechnology


    3 credits
    Introduces nanoparticles and nanoparticle technology to science majors. Provides a brief historical context. Explores nanoscale particle properties (mechanical properties and phase stability), nanoparticle design and fabrication, nanoparticle characterization, and nanoparticle applications. Emphasizes the relationship between the internal structure of a nanoparticle and its properties. Prerequisite(s): PH 223 .
  
  • ENGR 501 - Research


    1 to 9 credits
    Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
  
  • ENGR 507 - Seminar


    1 to 9 credits
    Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
  
  • ENGR 508 - Workshop


    1 to 12 credits
    Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.

Environmental Studies

  
  • ES 101 - Introduction to Environmental Studies: 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. Intended for environmental studies students, but also open to students pursuing general education requirements. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand G - Sciences). Corequisite(s): ES 101L .
  
  • ES 101L - Introduction to Environmental Studies: Earth Science


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 101 .
  
  • ES 102 - Introduction to Environmental Studies: 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 .
  
  • ES 102L - Introduction to Environmental Studies: Biological Science


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 102 .
  
  • ES 103 - Introduction to Environmental Studies: 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–Social Science).
  
  • ES 104 - Introduction to Environmental Studies: Chemical Science


    4 credits
    Examines fundamental chemical principles such as molecular bonding, reaction mechanisms, chemical structure and reactivity, thermodynamics, and atomic structure within the contextual framework of important societal issues such as toxicology, air pollution, climate change, water quality, energy production and use, food and agriculture, and solid waste and recycling. Provides a foundation for understanding the chemical principles that underlie the cycling of matter among Earth systems and the flow of energy that sustains life on Earth. Four hours lecture; three hours lab. Corequisite(s): ES 104L  .
  
  • ES 104L - Introduction to Environmental Studies: Chemical Science (Lab)


    Lab course for ES 104. Corequisite(s): ES 104  .
  
  • 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 .
  
  • ES 111L - Physical Environment I


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 111 .
  
  • 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 .
  
  • ES 112L - Physical Environment II


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 112 .
  
  • ES 199 - Special Studies


    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  
  • 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 Exploration (Strand G).
  
  • ES 210 - Environmental Studies I


    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 .
  
  • 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  .
  
  • ES 310 - Environmental Studies II


    4 credits
    Offers an interdisciplinary study of a current topic in environmental application such as energy, water resources, land use, or endangered species. Explores the integration of natural and social sciences in examining, debating, and solving specific environmental problems faced by society. Fosters critical analysis of complex issues by stimulating discussion and debate and raising awareness. Prerequisite(s): ES 210 .
  
  • 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  .
  
  • ES 314L - Hydrology Lab


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 314. Corequisite(s): ES 314  .
  
  • 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  .
  
  • ES 315L - Hydrogeology


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 315 . Corequisite(s): ES 315  .
  
  • 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 . Corequisite(s): ES 327L .
  
  • ES 327L - Energy and Climate Change


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 327 .
  
  • 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 )
  
  • ES 340L - Introductory Ecology


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 340 .
  
  • ES 349 - Maps, Cartography, and Geospatial Technology


    4 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 . (Cross-listed with GEOG 349 .)
  
  • ES 349L - Maps, Cartography, and Geospatial Technology


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 349 .
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 geneological 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.
  
  • ES 383 - Science and Advocacy in Environmental Policy Debates


    4 credits
    Explores the interactions of science and advocacy in the development of environmental policy. Investigates controversial environmental problems where science and advocacy are confounded and where the common good and special interests are difficult to discern. Students engage in dialogue based on analysis of case studies, including issues related to forest health, use of pesticides, resource development, global warming, and loss of biodiversity.  Prerequisite(s): Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements
  
  • ES 386 - Environmental Data Analysis


    4 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 . Corequisite(s): ES 386L .
  
  • ES 386L - Environmental Data Analysis


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 386 .
  
  • ES 399 - Special Studies


    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  
  • ES 401 - Research


    1 to 16 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  
  • ES 403 - Thesis


    1 to 8 credits
    Credits to be arranged.  Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing required.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ES 407 - Seminar


    1 to 4 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  
  • ES 408 - Workshop


    1 to 16 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing required.
  
  • ES 409 - Practicum


    1 to 15 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.
  
  • 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): SOC 204  and one other sociology course or instructor consent. (Cross-listed with SOC 420 )
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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  , or instructor permission.
  
  • 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  .
  
  • 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  .
  
  • 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 
  
  • 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 upper division or graduate standing
  
  • 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. GEOG 350  recommended.  Approved for University Studies (Integration -  Strand I). Prerequisite(s): GEOG 107  or GEOG 108  or ES 210  and upper division or graduate standing. (Cross-listed GEOG 439 /SSPC 439 .)
  
  • 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 . (Cross-listed GEOG 440 .)
  
  • 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 
  
  • 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 .
  
  • ES 451 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems


    4 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 . Corequisite(s): ES 451L . (Cross-listed with GEOG 451 .)
  
  • ES 451L - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 451 .
  
  • ES 453 - Introduction to Remote Sensing


    4 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 . Corequisite(s): ES 453L .
  
  • ES 453L - Introduction to Remote Sensing


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 453 .
  
  • ES 457 - Introduction to Global Positioning Systems


    4 credits
    Covers the fundamentals of global positioning systems (GPS). Includes an overview of the GPS system, its operation, and major sources of error. Field and lab exercises allow for AGPS data collection and application of various data-processing techniques, including differential correction, quality control, and export to geospatial software. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. ES 489 recommended. Prerequisite(s): ES 349 . Corequisite(s): ES 457L .
  
  • ES 457L - Introduction to Global Positioning Systems


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for ES 457 .
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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 , ES 104  , or equivalent.
  
  • 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  .
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): ES 101  or ES 309  ; completion of the University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning) requirement; and upper division or graduate standing
  
  • ES 492 - Field Geography


    4 credits
    Applies geographic survey methods and techniques to the evaluation of selected study areas. Students complete projects, including cartographic, written, and oral presentations of findings. Typically taken during spring term of the senior year. Students who are not seniors must obtain instructor consent. (Cross-listed with GEOG 492 .)
  
  • ES 494A - Environmental Studies 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.  Class restriction: Senior level and above. Prerequisite(s): ES 310 , ES 386 .
  
  • ES 494B - Environmental Studies Capstone II


    2 credits
    Students will conduct research on their capstone project, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing results for work in ES 494C.  Class restriction: Senior level and above. Prerequisite(s): ES 494A .
  
  • ES 494C - Environmental Studies Capstone III


    2 credits
    Students will prepare a culminating capstone portfolio on their capstone research, and make an oral presentation to faculty and peers.  Class restriction: Senior level and above. Prerequisite(s): ES 494B .
  
  • ES 495 - Environmental Studies Individual Capstone I


    1 to 2 credits
    Introduces accepted students to the Individual Capstone process. Requires a written proposal outlining the project goals, tasks, timeline, and budget. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): ES 310  ; Instructor consent.
  
  • ES 496 - Environmental Studies 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 .
  
  • ES 497 - Environmental Studies 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 .
  
  • 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. (Cross-listed with GEOG 498 .)
  
  • ES 501 - Research


    1 to 16 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
  
  • ES 503 - Thesis


    1 to 8 credits
    Credits to be arranged.  Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
  
  • ES 505 - Reading and Conference


    1 to 16 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
  
  • ES 507 - Seminar


    1 to 8 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
  
  • ES 508 - Workshop


    1 to 16 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
  
  • 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.
 

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