Course Descriptions
ENST 2000 Environmental Issues (3 units)
Investigation of ecological principles involved in human relationship to and interaction with the environment. Emphasis is given to political and economic aspects involved in the solution of environmental problems. Also, a limited number of laboratory/field problems are studied. Open to non-majors. 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours. Fall, Spring Semesters.
ENST 2100 Birds and the Environment (3 units)
An introduction to the study of birds with an emphasis on the parts they play in ecosystems. The role of birds as early warning indicators of ecological disasters will be stressed in this course. Open to non-majors. 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours. Spring Semesters.
ENST 2999 Independent Study (1-3 units)
Directed reading on specialized topics or development of a set of special laboratory skills. 2-6 hours. Fall, Spring Semesters.
ENST 3000 Environmental Chemistry (3 units)
This course is a study of chemical principles as applied to ecosystems, soil, water and water management, pest control, sediments, nutrients, sewage and air pollution, pollution from hazardous chemicals and solar and other renewable energy sources. Prerequisites: CHEM 2000 or equivalent. 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours. Fall Semesters.
ENST 3100 Environmental Field Studies (1-3 units)
A stand-alone lab course to introduce non-science majors to some of the field techniques used in environmental science. Using both the laboratory and various habitats on and around the campus, students will collect and analyze ecological data. We will consider the role of the data, the scientist, and the citizen in various environmental issues, both global and local. Two Saturdays for one unit. Summer Sessions.
ENST 4000 Conservation Biology (3 units)
Biological principles will be applied to the conservation of species with an emphasis on the maintenance of biodiversity. The discussion on conservation of game, non-game and endangered species will be included. Field trips to biological preserves, habitat restoration sites and captive breeding facilities will be included. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Spring Semesters.
ENST 4800 Special Topics in Environment (1-3 units)
An in depth evaluation of selected environmental related topics. Issues of current or historical interest are addressed. May be repeated when topic changes. A total of 3 units may be applied to the Environmental Studies minor. Fall, Spring Semesters.
ENST 4994 Teaching Assistantship (1-3 units)
This course provides teaching experience in environmental studies at the undergraduate level. Students will assist faculty members in preparing, delivering, and tearing down laboratory (and/or discussion section) instructional units in environmental studies courses, conducting review sessions and tutoring students under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor. Prerequisite: Grade ‘B’ (3.0) or better in assigned course and a GPA of 3.0 or better. 2-6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Fall, Spring Semesters.
ENST 4996 Internship (1-3 units)
This course provides opportunities for experiencing the practical and experimental application of environmental principles. Students will be involved via volunteer or paid work experience in environmental studies research projects conducted by agencies and institutions outside the university, for example, state parks, zoos, private or public chemical industries, and universities. Prerequisite: consent of the program coordinator. For full description see General Description – ART 4996 – All Internships at end of Art Course Descriptions. Fall, Spring Semesters.
ENST 4998 Directed Research (0.5-6 units)
Experimental research project in various fields of environmental studies, carried out by student under guidance of an instructor. This involves literature searching, developing research project, performing research, collection and analyzing of data, oral and poster presentation of research at a peer forum, and a written submission of the work in a thesis format. 2-12 hours. Fall, Spring Semesters.
