Environmental Sciences Technology
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of  12/1/2008)


T210 Introduction to Ecology U 3
 A basic foundation in ecology including the distribution and abundance of species, population dynamics, community ecology, energy flow and nutrient cycling.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Gen Biol T120 or T125. 
T260 Environmental Laws and Regulations U 3
 A study of major U.S. environmental laws and regulations affecting air, water, land, toxic substances, and waste management.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: T210 or permission of instructor. 
T272 Environmental Resources in Agricultural Ecosystems U 3
 Environmental resource management in agriculture with emphasis on field sample collection and laboratory analysis of soil, water, and animal wastes.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Math T140 or Math 104 and Gen Chem T131 or Chem 101 or 121. Even-numbered years. 
T273* Air, Water, and Soil Analysis U 4
 Field sampling and laboratory analysis of air, water, and soil using EPA guidelines and procedures.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: LabBioSc T271 and T272. Course will be taught odd-numbered years. 
T274 Regulated Waste Management U 3
 Characteristics of hazardous materials in industrial society; sources, handling, disposal, and environmental effects and regulations.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Chem T132 or permission of instructor. Course will be taught even-numbered years. 
T289 Practicum in Environmental Sciences Technology U 1-6
 Practical experience in supervised environmental and conservation activities with emphasis on developing and improving competencies related to classroom and career objectives.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  A grade of C or better is required to meet graduation requirements. 
T290 Environmental Sciences Internship U 3-6
 Experience of employment in the environmental and conservation industry, structured to provide varied occupational experiences, supervised by an industry employer, and coordinated by faculty.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 2.00 CPHR and permission of technology coordinator. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  A grade of C or better is required to meet graduation requirements. 
T293 Individual Studies U 1-5
 Designed to give students an opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
T294 Group Studies U 2-5
 Group studies for students in specialized programs.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  
T295 Seminar
 Not open to students with credit for Alli Agr T295. 
 T295.01 Living With Our Planet Earth U 2
  Provides an up-to-date look at global environmental challenges confronting humanity by examining major environmental issues through a variety of case studies.
  Au Qtr. 2 cl. Not open to students with credit for Alli Agr T295.01. This course requires viewing PBS programming.