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ENST200Fundamentals of Soil Science (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM103, or CHEM131 and CHEM132; or permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST200 or NRSC200. Formerly NRSC 200. Study and management of soils as natural bodies, media for plant growth, and ecosystem components. Morphology, composition, formation, and conservation of soils. Chemical, biological, and physical properties are discussed in relation to the production of plants, the functioning of hydrologic and nutrient cycles, the protection of environmental quality, and engineering uses of soils.
Section 101 Weil, R (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) TuTh 3:30-4:45, M 9-11:50
Section 102 Weil, R (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) TuTh 3:30-4:45, Tu 9:30-12:20
Section 103 Weil, R (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) W 9-11:50, TuTh 3:30-4:45
Section 104 Weil, R (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) TuTh 3:30-4:45, Tu 5-7:50
Section 105 Weil, R (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) W 5-7:50, TuTh 3:30-4:45
Section 106 Weil, R (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) TuTh 3:30-4:45, Th 5-7:50
Section 107 Weil, R (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) TuTh 3:30-4:45, Th 9:30-12:20
ENST233Introduction to Environmental Health (3 credits)
How humans are affected by the quality of air, water, and food as well as how humans affect these survival necessities are examined. Students will learn how the evolution and prosperity of the human species has resulted in concerns about pollution, overpopulation, and other issues that are having a harmful effect on humans and our environment.
Section 101 Yonkos, L (40 seats open, out of 40 seats.) TuTh 2-3:15
Section 102 Yonkos, L (40 seats open, out of 40 seats.) TuTh 2-3:15
ENST250Environmental Issues and Culture in USA and Russia (1 credits)
Recommended for Freshmen and Sophomores only. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST250 or ENST499I. Formerly ENST 499I. Explore environmental issues and culture with university students at Moscow State University of Environmental Engineering, Moscow, Russia via weekly videoconferences. Culture and environmental issues of both countries will be examined via individual and group presentations and guided discussions.
Section 101 M., and (15 seats open, out of 15 seats.) W 9-10:50
ENST281Computer Aided Design in Ecology (3 credits)
Basics of computer aided drawing (CAD) and dynamic ecosystem simulation modeling with iconographic software will be introduced with an emphasis on applications to the design of constructed ecosystems. Ecosystems may include constructed wetlands, restored streams and green walls.
Section 101 Tilley, D (22 seats open, out of 22 seats.) F 2-3:15, F 3:20-5:20
ENST314Biology and Management of Finfish (4 credits)
Prerequisite: One year of course work in Biological Sciences. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST314 or NRMT314. Formerly NRMT314. Fundamentals of individual and population dynamics; theory and practice of sampling fish populations; management schemes.
Section 101 Harrell, R (35 seats open, out of 35 seats.) TuTh 11-12:15
ENST334Environmental Toxicology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BSCI207 and CHEM131/CHEM132 or permission of department. Concepts and case histories in ecotoxicology. Emphasis on origin and variety of environmental pollutants, routes of biological exposure, modes of toxicological action and effects on individual organisms, populations and ecosystems. Ecotoxicological issues in the Chesapeake Bay will be used as examples.
Section 101 Fisher, D (35 seats open, out of 35 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45
ENST405Energy and Environment (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH140 or MATH220. Junior standing. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST405, ENST605, NRMT489Z, or MEES698Z. Formerly NRMT 489Z. Introduction to the role of energy in environmental and human-dominated systems. Discussion of the historical and modern production and consumption of energy. Introduction to energy systems computer simulation and energy auditing.
Section 101 Tilley, D (40 seats open, out of 40 seats.) MWF 10-10:50
ENST411Principles of Soil Fertility (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENST200 or equivalent. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST411 or NRSC411. Formerly NRSC 411. Soil factors affecting plant growth and quality with emphasis on the bio-availability of mineral nutrients. The management of soil systems to enhance plant growth by means of crop rotations, microbial activities, and use of organic and inorganic amendments.
Section 101 Weil, R (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45
ENST421Soil Chemistry (4 credits)
Prerequisite: ENST200 (formerly NRSC200). Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST421 or NRSC421. Formerly NRSC 421. The chemistry and composition of mineral and organic colloids in soils, including ion exchange, oxidation-reduction, acidity, surface charge, and solution chemistry. Lectures and readings pertain to plant nutrition, waste disposal, and groundwater quality.
Section 101 James, B (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) Tu 8-11:00, MWF 1-1:50
ENST423Soil-Water Pollution (3 credits)
Prerequisites: ENST200 (formerly NRSC200) and CHEM104; or permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST423 or NRSC423. Reaction and fate of pesticides, agricultural fertilizers, industrial and animal wastes in soil and water with emphasis on their relation to the environment.
Section 101 Hill, R (30 seats open, out of 30 seats.) TuTh 11-12:15
ENST430Wetland Soils (3 credits)
Two hours of lecture per week, plus four field trips scheduled on Saturday. Prerequisite: ENST200 (formerly NRSC200). Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST430 or NRSC461. Formerly NRSC 461. The soils of wetlands including hydrology, chemistry, genesis, and taxonomy are discussed. The understanding of federal and regional guidelines to wetland soils are covered with an emphasis on validating interpretations through field observations. Saturday field trips are required. Saturday field trips are required. Mandatory field trips will be taken four of the following six Saturdays. Hold ALL of the following dates in reservation. March 1, 8, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3.
Section 101 Rabenhorst, M (12 seats open, out of 12 seats.) MW 2-2:50, M 3-6:00
ENST436Emerging Environmental Threats (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENST333 or permission of the department. Examine new and potential environmental concerns in the air, water, soil, space, and the built environment. Emphasis will be on studying the intrinsic links between ecosystems and human health. Topics will include climate change, resource consumption, biodiversity change, infectious diseases, non-traditional pollutants, and other complex and significant environmental concerns.
Section 101 Leisnham, P (30 seats open, out of 30 seats.) MWF 12-12:50
ENST440Crops, Soils and Civilization (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST440 or NRSC440. Formerly NRSC 440. Role and importance of crop and soil resources in the development of human civilization. History of crop and soil use and management as they relate to the persistence of ancient and modern cultures.
Section 101 James, B (42 seats open, out of 42 seats.) MWF 11-11:50
ENST443Industrial Ecology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH140 or MATH220. Also offered as ENST643. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST443 or ENST643. Problems of waste management and recycling in human societies are covered. The industrial ecology approach to design is contrasted with analogous patterns and processes from natural ecosystems.
Section 101 Kangas, P (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) MW 11-12:15
ENST452Wetland Creation and Restoration (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BSCI106 and {ENST360 or BSCI362 or ENST450 or MEES650} or permission of the department. Also offered as ENST652 and MEES652. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST452 or MEES652. Design, construction, and evaluation of wetlands restored or created for ecosystem enhancement or mitigation. Topics will include ecological restoration theory, goal-setting, practices for establishing wetland hydrology, substrate, and vegetation, and restored ecosystem monitoring and functional assessment. Two mandatory Friday afternoon field trips will be held from 1:00-6:00pm (dates to be announced in class); hip length wading boots are recommended for field trips.
Section 101 Baldwin, A (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) TuTh 2-3:15
ENST460Principles of Wildlife Mangement (3 credits)
Three Saturday field trips are scheduled. Prerequisite: Two semesters of biology laboratory or permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST460 or NRMT460. Formerly NRMT 460. Ecological principles and requirements of wildlife as basis for management, and introduction to the scientific literature. Conflicts in wildlife management, government administration of wildlife resources, legislation, and history of the wildlife management profession.
Section 101 Murrow, J (42 seats open, out of 42 seats.) MW 2-3:15
ENST462Field Techniques in Wildlife Management (2 credits)
Recommended: NRMT460 and NRMT461. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST462, NRMT462, or NRMT489B. Formerly NRMT 462. Hands-on experience with field techniques in wildlife management focusing on various methods of conducting indices, estimates, and censuses of wildlife populations. Includes capture and handling of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals by use of drift fences, cover boards, mist nets, box traps, and dart guns.
Section 101 Murrow, J (15 seats open, out of 15 seats.) M 3:30-7:30
ENST479 (PermReq)Tropical Ecology and Resource Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BSCI 106, an introductory economics course, and permissio n of the department. This is a travel-study course in which a trip to B elize is mandatory. Credit will be granted for only one of the followin g: ENST 479 and NRMT 479. Formerly NRMT 479.
Section 101 Kangas, P (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.) W 5-6:00
ENST481Ecological Design (3 credits)
This is an advanced survey course on the field of ecological design. Principles of design are illustrated with case studies from biologically-based waste treatment systems, ecosystem management and sustainable development.
Section 101 Lansing, S (22 seats open, out of 22 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, Tu 9-10:50
ENST605Energy and Environment (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH140 or MATH220. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST405, ENST605, NRMT489Z, or MEES698Z. Exploration of the role of energy of environmental and human-dominated systems. Discussion of the historical and modern production and consumption of energy. Introduction to energy systems computer simulation and energy auditing.
Section 101 Tilley, D (8 seats open, out of 8 seats.) MWF 10-10:50
ENST611Advanced Principles of Soil Fertility (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENST200 or equivalent. Also offered as ENST411. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST411, NRSC411, or ENST611. Soil factors affecting plant growth and quality with emphasis on the bio-availability of mineral nutrients. The management of soil systems to enhance plant growth by means of crop rotations, microbial activities, and use of organic and inorganic amendments.
Section 101 Weil, R (7 seats open, out of 7 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45
ENST630Advanced Wetland Soils (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENST200. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST630, ENST403, or NRSC461. The soils of wetlands including hydrology, biogeochemistry, and pedogenesis, including a focused discussion of current literature. Federal and regional guidelines for wetland soils are covered with an emphasis on validating interpretations through field observations.
Section 101 Rabenhorst, M (8 seats open, out of 8 seats.) W 12-12:50, MW 2-2:50, M 3-6:00
ENST643Advanced Industrial Ecology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH140 or MATH220, a course in Ecology, and permission of department. Also offered as ENST443. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ENST443 or ENST643. Problems of waste management and recycling in human societies are covered. The industrial ecology approach to design is contrasted with analogous patterns and processes from natural ecosystems.
Section 101 Kangas, P (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) MW 11-12:15
ENST702Environmental Science and Technology: Communication and Pro fessional Development (2 credits)
For ENST major only or permission of instructor. Training in communication and professional development to prepare students to succeed in careers within the fields of environmental science and technology. Topics will include manuscript and technical writing, job search, communication with academic and non-academic audiences, multi-disciplinary collaboration, management (project, personnel, time), professionalism, leadership, ethics, and career opportunities. Course emphasizes practical training through facilitated discussions and critique practicums.
Section 101 Needelman, B (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) W 3-3:50, F 2-4:00

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