ENS - Environmental Science
Explore environmental systems through examination of major issues facing humanity today. Topics include water availability and quality, climate change, sustainable resource management, pollution, and biodiversity. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Quantitative Reasoning. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
Credits
3(2-2)
Introduction to the requirements and opportunities of an Environmental Science career and preparation for success in CMU’s program. Prerequisites:
MTH 130 or placement. Pre/Co-requisite:
ENS 101QR.
Credits
1(1-0)
Covers methods used for sample collection and preservation (including water, sediment, and soils) and explores the analytical techniques used to characterize these environmental samples. Prerequisites: ENS 223 with a C- or better;
GEL 308 or
EGR 408;
PHY 145QR.
Credits
4(2-4)
Various special topics in environmental science. Repeatable up to 6 credits when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisite: See course search and registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Earth systems approach to studying biogeochemical cycles from molecular to global scales. Topics include: climate, energy, water cycling, ecology, biosphere, carbon and nutrient cycles. Prerequisites:
ENS 101QR and
CHM 131 or
EGR 203 and
GEL 130QR; one of
MTH 130 or 132 or 133.
Credits
3(2-3)
Protocols for conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment including site characterization and history and identification of Recognized Environmental Conditions. Prerequisite:
GEL 380WI.
Credits
1(1-0)
Protocols for conducting a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment including confirming and quantifying the presence of hazardous substances and/or petroleum products and risk-based corrective action. Prerequisite:
ENS 349.
Credits
1(1-0)
Protocols for design and construction of groundwater monitoring and production wells in accordance with ASTM standards and national guidelines. Identical to
GEL 389. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite:
GEL 380WI.
Credits
1(1-0)
Cross Listed Courses
GEL 389
In-depth application of quantitative, statistical, and computational methods used in visualization and interpretation of environmental datasets. Emphasis on field and laboratory data analysis. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENS 307 or
EGR 306 or
MET 312, all with a C- or better;
MTH 133;
STA 382QR or 392.
Credits
3(2-2)
Preparation for entry into the fields of Environmental Science and Geoscience. Identical to
GEL 409. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Pre/Co-requisite: ENS 401 or
GEL 370.
Credits
1(0-2)
Cross Listed Courses
GEL 409
Internship in the field of environmental science. Prerequisites: Three or more courses in ENS program (2 of which must be 300 level or higher), permission of instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Environmental models used to understand behaviors and interactions in complex systems. Includes design and building of environmental models, calibration, verification, and validation. Prerequisites: ENS 401 with a C- or better; or graduate standing in a CSE program; or
STA 392 and Pre/Co-requisite
EGR 306.
Credits
3(2-3)
Research in environmental science with topics agreed upon by student and instructor. May be taken only by arrangement prior to registration. Prerequisites: Three or more courses in ENS program (2 of which must be 300 level or higher) or graduate status in a CST program; permission of instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)