Siena Heights University
ENV 152 OCEANOGRAPHY 3 This course deals with aspects of geology , chemistry , physics , climatology , environmental science and biology as they apply to the oceans . Its goal is to present science in a social context and to give students the foundation needed to be intelligent participants in important societal discussions that involve environmental issues touching on oceans , climate and coastal zones . Prerequisite : None Laboratory Fee : $ 85 Course is offered : WI 2019
ENV 342 INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY 3 This is an interdisciplinary course focusing on the theory of industrial ecology , sustainable development and their practical applications . Ecological , economic , social , political , and technological perspectives will be considered . Practical applications covered in the course will be based largely on research activities in the area of life cycle assessment ( LCA ), a comprehensive tool for identifying and evaluating the full environmental burdens associated with a product system from production through retirement . Prerequisites : ENV 110 Course is offered : FA 2017
ENV 351 FRESHWATER ECOLOGY AND FIELD BIOLOGY 4 This course studies the unique physical and chemical properties of water that have contributed to the origins of life , describes important freshwater ecosystems characterized by flowing water and standing water , and integrates this knowledge with the study of populations , communities , and ecosystems . Included are several field trips to important freshwater ecosystems in Michigan , where field methods to describe limnic habitats and study macrophytes , benthos , and plankton are practiced . The concept of sustainability is an integral part of this course , and the course ends with a discussion of human impact on freshwater ecosystems on a local , regional and global scale . Prerequisite : BIO 241 , CHE 142 Laboratory Fee : $ 50 Course is offered : FA 2018
ENV 380 ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS 2 Includes certifications in the following areas : Safety Training , Hazardous Materials Transportation , RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator , Stormwater Operator and ISO 14001 . This course is offered credit / no credit only . Prerequisite : Permission Course is offered : FA 2018
ENV 395 JUNIOR SEMINAR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE I 1 Students will become familiar with current environmental science literature . Current topics and experimental approaches will be emphasized . Journal articles covering a range of disciplines with which students have some familiarity will be read and discussed in depth by the class . Prerequisite : Sophomore or Junior Standing Course is offered : FA Every Year
ENV 396 JUNIOR SEMINAR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE II 1 During this course , students will select their research topic . The course will focus on how to write a project proposal , experimental design , scientific ethics , research statistics , scientific computing , and other topics relevant to particular projects or approaches . Prerequisite : ENV 395 Course is offered : WI Every Year
ENV 441 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS 3 Principles of environmental compliance obligations , common law , trespass , nuisance , and negligence will be addressed . The major federal environmental laws affecting companies and agencies , and selected state and local regulations . Civil and criminal penalties and liabilities attached to environmental regulations . Strategies for compliance include proactive and environmental management as a method for reducing legal exposure to environmental issues .
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