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ENV (0125) 102 - Natural Science and Environmental Problems
Credits: 3.00
This course presents the scientific concepts and methods available for the evaluation of the nature of environmental problems, the physical aspects of these problems, the available potential technological solutions, and the limitations of current conceptual and analytical knowledge. Additional contributions are offered by guest commentators about economic, social, and political influences upon decision-making processes.
Distribution Requirement Natural Sciences
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ENV (0125) 104 - Environmental Geology
Credits: 3.00
The influence of topography, bedrock, and climate on humanity. Introduction to basic geologic and oceanographic concepts. Soil conservation, water pollution, and land use that can disrupt the planetary ecological balance are considered within a geologic context.
Distribution Requirement Natural Sciences
Free Note: Cross-listed with EAS (0112) 104
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ENV (0125) 106 - Human Geography
Credits: 3.00
Course Learning Goals:
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Students will write knowledgeably about environmental and social issues using the geographic themes of region, mobility, globalization, nature-culture, and cultural landscape.
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Students will clearly articulate how geographic scale (e.g. global, world regional, national, urban, household, individual) is an important consideration when analyzing environmental and social issues, and how some strategies for solving problems may scale up easily, while others may only be suitable for specific locations and situations.
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Students will be able to explain and analyze how environmental and social issues are influenced by economic, political, and cultural processes.
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Students will engage with the university’s learning goals especially in the areas of: a) written communication; b) critical and integrative thinking; and c) global citizenship.
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ENV (0125) 109 - Physical Geology
Credits: 4.00
Explore the unifying explanation for earth processes like earthquakes and volcanoes, and the link to major features such as continents, mountains and oceans. Some of the topics covered include the physical processes that shape the earth, global change, earth materials, geologic maps, and ice ages. Laboratory. Field trip required.
Distribution Requirement Natural Sciences
Free Note: Cross-listed with 0112-102
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ENV (0125) 110 - Historical Geology
Credits: 4.00
Origins and history of the earth and its life forms. Emphasis on evidence for multiple episodes of crustal plate convergence and divergence from rock units, structures, plate tectonics, sea floor spreading, paleomagnetism, apparent polar wandering, paleogeography and paleontology.
Distribution Requirement Natural Sciences
Free Note: Cross-listed with 0112-103 . Students must nroll in Lecture and Lab sections.
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ENV (0125) 112 - Environmental Chemistry 1
Credits: 4.00
Environmental Chemistry is designed to meet the needs of the Environmental Science major.It covers both theory and practical application. The laboratory portion of the course is the “hands-on” portion with the ultimate goal of having the student feel comfortable using some of the “tools of the profession”
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ENV (0125) 113 - Environmental Chemistry I I
Credits: 4.00
Students will expand their knowledge of chemical analyses of the environment through lecture and laboratory curriculum.
Prerequisite 1: ENV 112
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ENV (0125) 201 - Climate Change
Credits: 3.00
Students will investigate Earth’s climate system, the scientific principles that govern climate and climate change, and the implications for society. Also covered are adaptation and mitigation strategies aimed at countering negative impacts of global climate change, as well as the special role energy usage plays in affecting climate.
Distribution Requirement Natural Sciences
Free Note: Cross-listed with EAS (0112) 201
Course Learning Goals: Upon completion of this course students will:
1) Define in a fundamental way what climate is and what climate encompasses.
2) Identify climate change principles and how climate works.
3) Describe the way climate varies through time.
4) Elaborate on how we as humans interact with climate and how climate variations affect us.
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ENV (0125) 202 - Climate Change Policy and Solutions
Credits: 3.00
Students will investigate how to respond to climate change, via governmental policies, multilateral agreements, economic strategies, and urban and regional planning, as well as technological improvements, social movements, and other collective and individual actions. Mitigation and adaptation strategies, Pigovian taxation, carbon capture, and climate justice will be discussed.
Course Learning Goals: Students will:
● Students will speak and write knowledgeably about various strategies to solve the climate crisis, including: government and economic policies; divestment from fossil fuels; geoengineering; dietary change; shifting agricultural paradigms; urban and regional planning; movements for climate justice and more participatory democracy; and various other ideas for mitigation and adaptation.
● Students will clearly articulate how geographic scale (e.g. global, world regional, national, urban, household, individual) is an important consideration when analyzing the potential for various solutions, and how some strategies may scale up easily, while others may only be suitable for specific locations and situations.
● Students will be able to explain and analyze how responses to climate change are influenced by economic, political, social, and cultural processes.
● Students will engage with the university’s learning goals especially in the areas of oral and written communication, critical and integrative thinking, and global citizenship.
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ENV (0125) 205 - Introduction to the Oceans
Credits: 3.00
Students will be introduced to the principles of ocean science and anthropogenic impacts on the ocean. Topics to be investigated will include: ocean formation and destruction, ocean circulation, how waves are formed, life in the oceans, hydrothermal vents, coral reefs, marine pollution, and climate change.
Free Note: Cross-listed with EAS (0112) 205
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ENV (0125) 210 - Mapping Environmental Issues
Credits: 3.00
This course addresses the spatial aspects of key environmental topics. It provides an overview of these issues and an introduction to the software, analysis techniques and theoretical approaches used to address them. Potential topics include the spatial scale of population, water availability or environmental justice.
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ENV (0125) 215 - Introduction to Tropical Marine and Terrestrial Systems
Credits: 3.00
This three-week long, field-based research course is taught in Australia. Students will be introduced to the two most diverse ecosystems on Earth, corals reefs and tropical rainforests, which are threatened by human activities. Students participate in and present the results of a research project on coral reef ecology.
Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 GLOBAL LEARNING/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Distribution Requirement Natural Sciences
Free Note: Cross-listed with 0105-215 and 0112-215 All Students are required to pass a swimming test prior to enrolling See Center for International Education for further information
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ENV (0125) 224 - Marine Science
Credits: 4.00
This course examines physical characteristics of the world’s oceans and local marine environments including environmental aspects of New York coastal waters and sediments. Field experience in collecting and analyzing ocean and marine geologic data..
Free Note: Cross-listed with E A S 0112-224
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ENV (0125) 250 - Physical Problems of Pollution
Credits: 3.00
This course looks at negative environmental impacts from populations and technology. It uses the principles of the physical sciences to teach students how these problems arose and, by inference, what some solutions may be. The instructor also discusses the interface between science, technology, and politics.
Distribution Requirement Natural Sciences
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ENV (0125) 260 - Environmental Geography
Credits: 3.00
Topics include the survey of natural resources, both renewable and non-renewable, and an evaluation of their use, management, and conservation. Analyses are provided of the mode, occurrence, and classification of the economically important resources. Present and future consumption is considered with respect to known reserves.
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ENV (0125) 265 - The Developing World Culture Conflict and Change
Credits: 3.00
The course 0125-265 The Developing World: Culture and Change offered by Prof.Fletcher who has been working professionally for a number of decades in Central America, will bring the Environmental Studies Program curriculum aspects of developing world c
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ENV (0125) 280 - Urban Environments
Credits: 3.00
Students will investigate the challenges that urban and suburban communities face in achieving ecological, social, and economic sustainability. Students will explore theoretical, technical, and practical issues concerning urban planning, urban development, environmental justice, green spaces, transportation, food systems, housing, energy, waste, and water and air pollution.
Free Note: Cross-listed with EAS (0112) 280
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ENV (0125) 291 - Observing Nature in The Field
Credits: 1.00
This course will develop observational and outdoor skills through a series of afternoon laboratories conducted outside. Students will investigate the human relationship with nature by exploring terrestrial and marine environments of Long Island and beyond. Grading will include journaling and laboratory exercises such as sound maps, species identifications, and others.
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ENV (0125) 301 - Environmental Science
Credits: 4.00
Students will examine the impact of humans on the environment emphasizing a hands-on approach. This course provides students with an overview of biogeochemical earth systems and addresses specific areas of concern including solid waste disposal, water and air quality, biodiversity, population growth and climate change. Field trips required.
Free Note: Cross-listed with EAS (0112) 301
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ENV (0125) 310 - Water Resources and Hydrology
Credits: 3.00
The distribution of surface and subsurface water supplies, the development of aquifers and drainage basins, and the quality of water supplies are discussed in relation to effects of urbanization.
Free Note: Cross-listed with EAS (0112) 310
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ENV (0125) 323 - Marine Resources
Credits: 3.00
A survey of the economic potential of marine resources and the fragility of the marine environment. Over-exploitation of coastal marine fisheries and coastal pollution from oil spills and waste disposal are discussed. The environmental impact of marine transportation and recreation will also be examined.
Free Note: Cross-listed with EAS (0112) -323
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ENV (0125) 343 - Primate Ecology and Sustainability
Credits: 3.00
This course, focusing primarily on primate ecology and adaptations, aims to address the fundamentals of sustainability in which environmental conditions, cultural horizons and politico-economic concerns are inseparably integrated.
Free Note: Cross-listed with ANT 343 .
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ENV (0125) 350 - Pathways to Sustainability
Credits: 3.00
Students will investigate sustainability, from ecological balance to social and political stability to a flourishing economy. Students will analyze when these goals are in tension with each other and when they are symbiotic, as well as what types of planning and policies can ensure improvements in these realms.
Free Note: No pre-reqs, but not recommended for first year students.
Course Learning Goals: Students will:
● Students will write and speak knowledgeably about sustainability and the efforts to balance ecological, social, and economic needs on a variety of scales.
● Students will clearly articulate the arguments in key contemporary sustainability debates.
● Students will critically examine current and emerging theories, opinions, and strategies regarding sustainability.
● Students will examine how sustainability concerns or strategies of people may vary considerably depending on geographic location, class, gender, ethnic/racial category, religion, occupation, or other status.
● Students will discuss and analyze how environmental processes influence and are influenced by economic, political, social, and cultural processes. Students will reflect on the scale of interactions for both environmental problems and for sustainability initiatives.
● This course is intended to further the university’s learning goals especially in the areas of oral and written communication, critical and integrative thinking, and global citizenship.
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ENV (0125) 392 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies
Credits: 4.00
Laboratory investigations conducted on human skeletal collections enhance critical evaluation and acquisition of technical abilities in forensic analysis regarding biologic sexing and aging, sexual dimorphism, inherited variability, markers of stress and trauma, differential disease diagnosis, and retrieval of cultural data. Lab reports required. Two 75’ scheduled meetings per week.
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ENV (0125) 404 - Environmental Spatial Analysis
Credits: 3.00
Students will learn advanced uses of geographic information systems (GIS) for environmental applications. This course covers the fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques in the analysis of environmental spatial data, data management, modeling, visualization, interpolation, statistical analyses, and remote sensing data analysis.
Prerequisite 1: Prior introductory statistics course is recommended but not required.
Course Learning Goals: During this course, students will learn how to:
- Perform basic collection, processing, and storage of geospatial data in accordance with contemporary conventions and best-practices;
- Perform evidence-based, interpretive analysis to elucidate problems and solutions;
- Create and use spatial data in a geographic information system or other visualization programs such as virtual globes to communicate basic and advanced arguments and background.
- Critically evaluate the accuracy, validity, and limitations of geospatial data and geospatial data sources;
- Formulate and test hypotheses involving geospatial data;
- Make ethical choices in the collection, analysis, and communication of geospatial information.
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ENV (0125) 405 - GIS in Public Health
Credits: 3.00
Students will learn the uses of geographic information systems (GIS) in public health. Topics include access to health services, the spatial clustering of health events and natural environmental hazards using effective visualization, and communication of information derived from geospatial data.
Course Learning Goals:
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Acquire, evaluate, and process demographic and health geospatial data from a variety of sources.
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Prepare effective visualizations to communicate the results of geospatial data analysis using.
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Create compelling application materials for jobs in public health that can utilize GIS skills.
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Perform basic analysis of geospatial data to answer questions involving public health to explain the dynamics of health human behavior.
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Critically evaluate the accuracy, validity, and limitations of geospatial data and geospatial data sources.
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Make ethical choices in the collection, analysis, and communication of geospatial information.
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ENV (0125) 410 - Environmental and Earth Science Capstone
Credits: 3.00
Students will examine a topic in environmental studies through guided reading and discussion of articles from primary literature. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and will vary from semester to semester.
Free Note: Meets capstone requirements if taken during either of the last two semesters of a student’s baccalaureate degree program. Students must have taken 20 credits in the major to register.
Course Learning Goals: At the end of the course, students will discuss past, present, and future conditions surrounding a topic within the fields of earth science and environmental studies; conduct literature searches; analyze articles from the primary literature; write a well-researched review of an environmental or earth science topic; and present the topic to a broad audience.
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ENV (0125) 412 - Marine Science
Credits: 4.00
Students will explore the fundamental concepts of marine science through introductions to chemical oceanography, marine geology, physical oceanography, ocean circulation, food webs, nutrient cycling, plankton, and marine nekton. These concepts are taught through both lecture and laboratory work.
Free Note: Cross-listed with EAS (0112) 412
Course Learning Goals: · Students will demonstrate knowledge on the fundamentals of Marine Science through written exams.
· Students will be able to design experiments that are scientifically grounded.
· Students will be familiar with common experimental errors and how to avoid them during their design process.
· Students will understand the circular nature of cause and effect in the marine environment, which shows how abiotic factors influence biota.
· Students will be able to express their knowledge through lab write-ups and presentations.
· Students will develop their skills by reading and discussing primary literature articles.
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ENV (0125) 415 - Field Research On Tropical Marine and Terrestrial Systems
Credits: 3.00
This three-week long, field-based research course is taught in Australia. Students will be introduced to the two most diverse ecosystems on Earth, corals reefs and tropical rainforests, which are threatened by human activities. Students conduct a research project on coral reef ecology during the stay on Heron Island.
Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 GLOBAL LEARNING/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Distribution Requirement Natural Sciences
Free Note: Cross-listed with 0105-415 and 0112-415 All Students are required to pass a swimming test prior to enrolling See Center for International Education for further information
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ENV (0125) 420 - Internship
Credits: 3.00 to 6.00
The environmental program requires an internship with an external agency or other practical field experience. This is intended to ensure that environmental studies students are exposed to the practical applications of classroom experiences. This will involve prior permission and supervised readings in consultation with the chosen faculty adviser, and a substantial written project embodying the results of the internship.
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ENV (0125) 441 - Forensic Anthropology
Credits: 4.00
Students will learn the processes of recovering, documenting and evaluating biocultural evidentiary data from anthropological remains. Hands-on labs offer forensic training in human osteology, aging and biological sex assessments, inherited variability, occupational stress, palaeopathology and trauma impact. Archaeological/crime scene contexts/cultural materials are analyzed. Thirty-seven-and-a-half hours of laboratory/fieldwork are required.
Prerequisite 1: ANT 112 or ENV 225 or BIO 362
Free Note: 37.5 Hours of Lab Work Required
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ENV (0125) 490 - Special Topics
Credits: 3.00
This course addresses the spatial aspects of key environmental topics. It provides an overview of these issues and an introduction to the software, analysis techniques and theoretical approaches used to address them. Potential topics include the spatial scale of population, water availability or environmental justice.
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ENV (0125) 491 - Independent Study
Credits: 2.00 to 3.00
Independent research in environmental studies is intended for students who are interested in exploring a particular aspect of an environmental problem. This independent study involves supervised readings and research in consultation with the chosen faculty adviser. A substantial written project embodying the results of the semester’s work is required.
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ENV (0125) 498 - Guided Research
Credits: 2.00 to 4.00
Students investigate an original problem in environmental studies under guidance of a faculty member, followed by presentation to the department. Acceptance by a professor and independent study form required.
Free Note: Students must have taken 20 credits in the major to register.
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ENV (0125) 500 - Environmental Studies Intro Seminar
Credits: 3.00
This seminar introduces case studies of current environmental problems and environmental issues. Scientific concepts and methods and technical solutions to problems in specific areas are discussed, as are the limitations of current conceptual and analytical knowledge. Additionally, the cultural, political, institutional, and economic aspects of current and emerging concerns are introduced as they affect the environmental decision-making process. Readings of the current literature, discussions, and reports emphasize critical reading and writing skills. All students without an equivalent preparation will be required to take this seminar.
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ENV (0125) 501 - Principles of Earth Science I
Credits: 3.00
Students will survey a detailed overview of major geological concepts and earth processes, focusing on the geosphere, or solid earth. Topics, such as plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, structural geology, and geologic time will be examined through a combination of lectures, lab and/or field activities, case studies, and scientific papers.
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ENV (0125) 502 - Principles of Earth Science II
Credits: 3.00
Study of the principles of earth sciences as they apply to paleontologic, meteorologic, and oceanographic phenomena. Term projects emphasize the analysis of experimental models or the data derived from them. One or more full-day field trips required.
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ENV (0125) 503 - Green Energy Conservation
Credits: 3.00
High performance and energy efficiency are the goals of green building design. This course will explore major topics in sustainable design, including industry standards for high performance. A case study approach will be used to evaluate seven buildings that are models of green building design.
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ENV (0125) 504 - Green Energy Management
Credits: 3.00
Students will explore the complexities of transitioning from fossil fuels to green energy, and examine renewable energy sources from a greenhouse gas emission mitigation perspective. Consider the science for and the environmental, social, and economic factors involved in establishing a green future.
Course Learning Goals: Upon successfully completing this course, students will
1. develop an understanding of the scope of scientific and social science research undergirding the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources;
2. research and discuss renewable energy sources and technologies, characterizing their potential deployment and environmental/social impacts;
3. critique the actions and strategies of key governmental, corporate, and advocacy entities as they relate to greenhouse gas emissions and evaluate their respective roles in the “green” transition;
4.scrutinize complex scientific figures from the climate change literature to effectively communicate findings.
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ENV (0125) 505 - GIS in Public Health
Credits: 3.00
Students will learn the uses of geographic information systems (GIS) in public health. Topics include access to health services, the spatial clustering of health events and natural environmental hazards using effective visualization, and communication of information derived from geospatial data.
Course Learning Goals:
- Acquire, evaluate, and process demographic and health geospatial data from a variety of sources.
- Prepare effective visualizations to communicate the results of geospatial data analysis using.
- Create compelling application materials for jobs in public health that can utilize GIS skills.
- Perform basic analysis of geospatial data to answer questions involving public health to explain the dynamics of health human behavior.
- Critically evaluate the accuracy, validity, and limitations of geospatial data and geospatial data sources.
- Make ethical choices in the collection, analysis, and communication of geospatial information.
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ENV (0125) 519 - Hazardous Material and Waste Operations Management ( HAZWOPER )
Credits: 3.00
Students will learn the safe handling of hazardous materials based upon their chemical and physical properties. Determination of the classification, identification and verification of known and unknown materials using instruments and equipment is discussed.
Prerequisite 1: CHE 104 or ENV 112 Prerequisite 2: CHE 106 or ENV 113 Prerequisite 3: ENV 101 or ENV 102
Free Note: Meets OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER training requirements for certification.
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ENV (0125) 520 - Environmental Geographic Systems
Credits: 4.00
Students will gain a solid foundation in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with an emphasis on hands-on training, methods, and project development. Students will learn to use GIS to create maps, edit spatial data, and perform basic spatial analytical techniques applicable to a wide variety of fields.
Free Note: Students must register for both lecture and lab.
Course Learning Goals: Upon the completion of the course, students will have developed a solid competency in the theory and application of geographic information science, as well as GIS project management, which will prepare the student for more advanced work.
Through guided exercises, a research paper, and a final presentation, students will be able to:
1. Identify sources of data and assess that data in terms of its usefulness, accuracy, and potential.
2. Identify appropriate uses of GIS methodologies and analytical techniques.
3. Explain the components and functions of GIS, in both practical and conceptual terms.
4. Describe the characteristics of spatial data and spatial data representation.
5. Apply appropriate GIS and spatial analysis to analyze and solve basic spatial problems.
6. Create cartographically sound maps that present the results of data manipulation and analysis.
7. Edit and create geospatial data.
8. Plan and complete small GIS based research projects.
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ENV (0125) 530 - Environmental Economics
Credits: 3.00
A broad perspective on economic issues with respect to the natural world. Topics include the theory of public goods, the problem of sustainability, environment and global institutions, and policy approaches.
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ENV (0125) 531 - Conservation, Preservation and Regulation
Credits: 3.00
Roles and values associated with the natural and built environments in relation to environmental protection. Historical antecedents to contemporary environmental issues and the patterns of developing cultural and legal protection.
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ENV (0125) 560 - International Environmental Policy
Credits: 3.00
This course focuses on the actions of nation-states that have consequences for the global environment. Through examination of issues such as climate change, trade, energy and sustainable development the course assesses the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental policy goals and multi-lateral treaties.
Free Note: This course is cross-listed with Political Science 0158-560
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ENV (0125) 561 - Human Ecology
Credits: 3.00
Study the biocultural interactions of human populations with their environmental and geographic context through time and the subfields of human evolutionary processes, ecology and adaptation, biogenetic variation, cultural behavior, and epidemiology. Gain an in-dept understanding of ourselves, and of our dynamic interactions with the intricate biospheric system’s natural cycles.
Free Note: Cross-list with 0103-561
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ENV (0125) 566 - Populations,Health and Disease Ecology
Credits: 4.00
This course studies the human factors affecting environmental conditions and subsequently the distribution and ecology of diseases. The nature of infectious diseases affecting humanity, and the efforts to control and eradicate them, are examined from an interdisciplinary point of view.
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ENV (0125) 567 - Environmental Pollutants And Disease
Credits: 3.00
A survey of the human health effects of pollution, and the pathogenic mechanisms of disease. Emphasis is placed on understanding the molecular mechanisms which underlie the disease state. Consideration will also be given to issues of risk assessment, occupational exposures, and the links between economics, nutrition, and susceptibility to the health risks of pollution.
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ENV (0125) 570 - Principles of Toxicology
Credits: 3.00 to 4.00
Biochemical interactions between living systems and acute toxins are explored by examining effects of endogenous and foreign chemical and physical agents on metabolic processes. Toxicity test methods and problems of extrapolating test data to human risk assessment are discussed. Non-animal toxicity testing is examined. Three lecture classes meet each week.
Free Note: Cross-listed with CHE 470
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ENV (0125) 590 - Special Topics
Credits: 3.00
The “Green†Energy Conservation process course will provide the students with a practical learning plan and team case studies projects that focus on the practical methods of the GREEN design criteria, coordinate and develop a GREEN Energy Conservation Performance Plan to save, promote and sustain the cost effective use of energy.
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ENV (0125) 591 - Independent Study
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
Students can arrange to study an environmental subject in more depth. This course is scheduled independently with a faculty advisor.
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ENV (0125) 592 - Special Topics
Credits: 4.00
This course provides a basic understanding of how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used to analyze environmental data. Students will learn basic techniques for analyzing, manipulating and creating geospatial data in both raster (pixel-based: satellite imagery and digital terrain models) and vector (point-based) formats in lecture and laboratory.
Free Note: Open to upper level Science Major undergraduates and graduate students Free Note 2: Open to upper level Science major undergraduates and graduate students
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ENV (0125) 614 - Ecological Systems
Credits: 4.00
The fundamental concepts of ecology at the ecosystem level, and the interrelationships of these biological systems with abiotic environments. The interdependency of these systems and the effects of human manipulations are emphasized. Lecture, laboratory, and fieldwork.
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ENV (0125) 618 - Sediments: an Environmental Archive
Credits: 3.00
Students will examine the production of sediments, depositional processes, and sediment distribution in various environments. Students will gain an appreciation for the diversity of sediments in modern environments.
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ENV (0125) 624 - Scientific Computer Graphics
Credits: 3.00
An introduction to graphic software applications for scientific presentation and publication. Packages used include current statistical graphing, illustration, and photo editing programs.
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ENV (0125) 630 - Special Topics
Credits: 3.00
A theoretical and investigative appraisal of paralic environments. Barrier Island, Lagoon and Littoral Zone sediment transport and modification. Seasonal and diurnal variation in beach and dune and estuarine morphology related to local climatological regimes. Ground water and runoff effects on sedimentary parameters are investigated utilizing field and practical laboratory techniques.
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ENV (0125) 631 - Special Topics
Credits: 3.00
Special topics courses run periodically on specialized subjects not covered by current offerings. See your adviser for upcoming Special Topics courses.
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ENV (0125) 640 - Paleopathology and Paleodemography
Credits: 4.00
The cross-disciplinary analysis of the origins, evolution and transmission of diseases in the contexts of the dynamic interactions among environments, disease-reservoirs, vectors and hosts. Included are the scope and methods of recovering bio-cultural characteristics from extinct and extant populations, the impact of culture change and population densities in disease, and the predictability of current and future health patterns.
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ENV (0125) 641 - Energy Utilization and Env Pollution
Credits: 3.00
This course introduces the fundamentals of energy utilization technologies. Various aspects of pollution abatement from energy sources are reviewed including Sox, NOx, soot, and greenhouse gas reductions. Effects of worldwide energy utilization are analyzed and effects of population growth and technological advances are evaluated.
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ENV (0125) 642 - Renewable Energy
Credits: 3.00
This course will provide in-depth analyses of renewable energy resources including solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass. The available resources for each energy-generation method will be assessed, the technologies for energy conversion will be evaluated, and economics of various implementation schemes analyzed.
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ENV (0125) 650 - Advanced Research on Tropical Marine and Terrestrial Systems
Credits: 3.00
This three-week long, field-based research course is taught in Australia. Students will be introduced to the two most diverse ecosystems on Earth, corals reefs and tropical rainforests, which are threatened by human activities. Students conduct a research project on coral reef ecology during the stay on Heron Island.
Free Note: Cross-listed with 0112-650 and 0105-605 All Students are required to pass a swimnming test prior to enrolling See Center for International Education for further information
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ENV (0125) 654 - Oceanography
Credits: 3.00
An introduction to physical and chemical oceanography and topics in marine geophysics, marine geology, and economic aspects of oceanography. Instrumentation and recent developments emphasized. Field trips to be arranged.
Free Note: Cross-listed with EAS (0112) 654
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ENV (0125) 671 - Climate Change
Credits: 3.00
Learn about climate change today and in the past by studying the relationships between the biosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and cryosphere. Study climate forcing, methods of measuring climate indicators, and climate modeling and sensitivity. Evaluate current and predicted impacts and mitigation strategies.
Free Note: Cross-listed with EAS (0112) 671
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ENV (0125) 674 - Hydrogeology
Credits: 4.00
A qualitative approach to hydrogeology with emphasis on the occurrence, movement, and chemical quality of ground water; the relation between geologic and hydrologic environments. Concepts illustrated by examples from Long Island and other parts of the
Free Note: Cross-listed with EAS (0112) 674
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ENV (0125) 700 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 3.00
Topics vary each semester and offer an advanced approach to research in conjunction with specific areas of student and faculty concentration in the program. Readings from the current literature, critical analytical and writing skills are emphasized. T
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ENV (0125) 761 - Marine Geology
Credits: 3.00
A systematic survey of the marine environment and its relation to continental shelf and deep ocean geological processes. A supplement to EAS 654 Oceanography (basic course) . One or more field trips required.
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ENV (0125) 791 - Internship
Credits: 3.00
Departmental permission required.
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ENV (0125) 798 - Guided Research
Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
Departmental permission required..
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ENV (0125) 799 - Thesis Research
Credits: 3.00
Departmental permission required.
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EPP (0155) 101 - Introduction to Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Credits: 3.00
To better understand the ethical, political, and economic dimensions of contemporary social challenges, students will study the distinct yet complementary modes of analysis from philosophy, political science, and economics. Through case analysis, students integrate their interdisciplinary understanding. Topics include: justice, equality, property, rational choice, markets, and collective action.
Course Learning Goals: Students will gain an introductory understanding of theories of justice
Students will gain an introductory understanding of theories of equality
Students will gain an introductory understanding of theories of property
Students will gain an introductory understanding of theories of markets
Students will gain an introductory understanding of rational choice and game theory
Students will gain an introductory understanding of theories of collective action
Students will be able to integrate the diverse philosophical, political, and economic modes of analysis to apply to specific cases
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EPP (0155) 400 - Ethics & Public Policy Capstone Seminar
Credits: 3.00
Students will use the tools of analysis from Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics to investigate a specific contemporary problem in regard to its ethical, economic, and policy challenges. Topics include, but are not limited to, terrorism and counter-terrorism, employment and automation, public health, security vs. privacy, and economic development.
Prerequisite 1: EPP 101 PHI 212 PHI 352
Course Learning Goals: Students will gain a thorough understanding of the ethical issues and debates surrounding the capstone topic.
Students will gain a thorough understanding of the political issues and debates surrounding the capstone topic.
Students will gain a thorough understanding of the economic issues and debates surrounding the capstone topic.
Students will integrate their understanding of the normative, political, and economic issues to support a policy recommendation.
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ESC (0854) 104 - Introduction to Exercise Science
Credits: 3.00
An introduction to exercise science and related allied health professions.
Free Note: Required for All Exercise Science Majors
Course Learning Goals: a) Apply Exercise Science principles to health and athletic performance.
b) Formulate informed decisions about educational and career opportunities in the area of
Exercise Science.
c) Actively engage in Exercise Science discussions and related activities
d) Evaluate and discuss the scientific literature in Exercise Science
e) Conduct an evidence based approach to problem solving and decision making in Exercise Science.
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ESC (0854) 201 - Special Topics
Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
Overview of expectations within the teaching methods sequence of courses. Includes foundations of teaching. Pre-req to methods sequence.
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ESC (0854) 288 - Sports Medicine
Credits: 3.00
Application of theoretical concepts in exercise science. Review of literature in sports medicine, including heart attack, and rehabilitation, drugs and physical performance, conditioning and training, injuries, work in the heat, and nutrition and weight control. ,Applicable to coaches, physical education, nurses, and premed students.
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ESC (0854) 361 - Kinesiology
Credits: 3.00
The effects of exercise upon the functioning of the various systems of the body and the relationship of exercise to health and fitness.
Prerequisite 1: BIO 203
Free Note: Not for Biology major credit.
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ESC (0854) 442 - Organization & Administration of Health Fitness Facilities
Credits: 3.00
Students’ experience includes an overview of the spectrum of fitness facilities and the knowledge required for facility management. Topics will include growth and development of the fitness industry, job opportunities, program planning, space and facilities design, equipment evaluation and purchasing, as well as liability issues.
Free Note: Departmental approval required to register for course(s)
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ESC (0854) 463 - Physiology of Exercise (Lecture and Lab)
Credits: 3.00
An analysis of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems provides the basis for understanding human movements and, in particular, movement in various sports skills and dance forms. Mechanical principles underlying movement and their relationship to the performance of skills.
Distribution Requirement Natural Sciences
Prerequisite 1: BIO 203 BIO 204
Free Note: Not for Biology major credit
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ESC (0854) 464 - Clinical Training
Credits: 3.00 to 6.00
Observation and fieldwork in the various therapies, including physical therapy, corrective therapy, recreation therapy, and dance therapy.
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ESC (0854) 468 - Sports Medicine
Credits: 3.00
Application of theoretical concepts in exercise physiology to teaching and coaching. Review of literature in sports medicine, including heart attack and rehabilitation, drugs and physical performance, conditioning and training, injuries, work in the heat, nutrition, and weight control in sport. Applicable to coaches, nurses, and premed students.
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ESC (0854) 472 - Techniques of Athletic Training
Credits: 3.00
Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of athletic injuries. Appropriate training techniques are examined; including electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, taping, and massage. Laboratory experience required.
Prerequisite 1: PED 461
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ESC (0854) 498 - Practicum
Credits: 3.00
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ESC (0854) 501 - Scientific Foundations of Phys Activity
Credits: 0.00
Kinesiological and physiological applications to physical activity and physiological foundations.
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ESC (0854) 502 - Care & Prevention of Injuries
Credits: 3.00
Physiological and anatomical concepts relative to injury, including the physical examination, protective taping, equipment and facility evaluation, theoretical basis of conditioning, and emergency care.
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ESC (0854) 503 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Credits: 3.00
Selected psychological factors that influence participation in sport and physical education; personality, dynamics, motivation, aggression, competition, with emphasis on research and theoretical implications
Free Note: Instructor’s approval required for students outside of PED department.
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ESC (0854) 542 - Organizational and Administration of Wellness and Rehabilitation Facilities
Credits: 3.00
Student experience includes an overview of the spectrum of fitness facilities and the knowledge required for management. Topics will include growth and development of the fitness industry, job opportunities, program planning, space and facilities design, equipment evaluation and purchasing, as well as liability issues.
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ESC (0854) 551 - Exercise Prescription for Select Health Conditions
Credits: 3.00
Students will explore the practical application of the principles of exercise testing and training specific to people with physiological limitations and considerations. Population domains include but are not limited to neuromuscular, metabolic, immunological, cardiovascular, pulmonary and musculoskeletal disorders.
Prerequisite 1: ESC 361 ESC 463
Course Learning Goals: Population domains include but are not limited to neuromuscular, metabolic, immunological, cardiovascular, pulmonary and musculoskeletal disorders. Through the use of lectures, assigned readings and in class case reviews:
• Students will be able to describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of each population domain.
• Students will be able to administer exercise and fitness testing protocols and interpret results specific to each population domain.
• Students will be able to develop and modify exercise and fitness training protocols specific to each population domain.
• Students will explore primary medical and pharmacological interventions related to each population domain.
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ESC (0854) 558 - Neuromuscular Application of Resistance Training
Credits: 3.00
A study of the neuromuscular system, including its structure, control, function, and its role in establishing adaptations to exercise, with specific emphasis on resistance training.
Prerequisite 1: PED 461 PED 463
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ESC (0854) 560 - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Credits: 3.00
The study of diagnostic and functional graded exercise testing including electrocardiography, electrograph interpretation, acute and chronic response to exercise, testing protocols, exercise prescription and practical skills of conducting tests based on the American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines.
Prerequisite 1: PED 461 PED 463
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ESC (0854) 563 - Adult Fitness Programming
Credits: 3.00
The Principles and practices of exercise programming focusing predominantly on adult participants with emphasis on pre-participation screening, fitness evaluation and exercise programming.
Prerequisite 1: PED 461 PED 463
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ESC (0854) 564 - Nutrition for Health and Physical Performance
Credits: 3.00
The application of nutrition to optimizing health and performance for sedentary, active and athletic populations with emphasis on nutrition and disease, ergogenic aids, fluid balance, supplements, and body composition.
Prerequisite 1: HED 205 PED 361 PED 463
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ESC (0854) 565 - Medical Aspects of Sport
Credits: 3.00
The cause, treatment, and prevention of common joint and soft tissue trauma are analyzed. Emphasis is placed upon orthopedic rehabilitation, the scope of practice among allied health care professionals, and ergonomic analysis.
Prerequisite 1: PED 461 PED 463
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ESC (0854) 566 - Theory of Exercise Prescription
Credits: 3.00
The principles of exercise prescription and evaluation are applied to sports performance with emphasis on specificty, year round training, taper, and optimizing outcomes.
Prerequisite 1: PED 461 PED 463
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ESC (0854) 568 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Credits: 3.00
The principles and processes of restoring and maintaining optimal well being for the cardiac and puplmonary, patient are applied to program design, medical surgical management, patient education, and exercise, as part of a comprehensive care model.
Prerequisite 1: PED 461 PED 463
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ESC (0854) 581 - Special Topics
Credits: 2.00
Outdoor Education is an experientially-based program that sets as its goals increased levels of communication, cooperation trust and team work in the outdoor environment. This course includes a variety of outdoor activities, such as low and high ropes course, adventure games and problem solving activities.
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ESC (0854) 618 - Advanced Exercise Physiology I
Credits: 3.00
The study of physiological function in both homeostatic and non-homeostatic environments as applied to exercise physiology. Specifically, metabolism, the cardiorespiratory system, neuromuscular system, renal system, endocrine system, and gastrointestinal function will be studied in relation to chronic and acute exercise as well as during adverse thermic and barometric environments.
Prerequisite 1: PED 461 PED 463
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ESC (0854) 619 - Advanced Exercise Physiology II
Credits: 3.00
The study of physiological function in both homeostatic and non-homeostatic environments as applied to exercise physiology. Specifically, metabolism, the cardiorespiratory system, neuromuscular system, renal system, endocrine system, and gastrointestinal function will be studied in relation to chronic and acute exercise as well as during adverse thermic and barometric environments.
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ESC (0854) 621 - Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science
Credits: 3.00
Advanced study of the physiology of muscular exercise. Lecture and laboratory sessions will focus on the cardiovascular, respiratory, and neuromuscular exercise.
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ESC (0854) 622 - Mvmnt Exp For Aged
Credits: 3.00
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