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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the requirements and opportunities of an Environmental Science career and preparation for success in CMU’s program. 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 323 with a C- or better;
GEL 308 or
EGR 408;
PHY 145QR.
Credits
4(2-4)
Prerequisites
ENS 223 with a C- or better; GEL 308 or EGR 408; PHY 145QR
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
See course search and registration
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
ENS 101QR and CHM 131 or EGR 203 and GEL 130QR; one of MTH 130 or MTH 132 or MTH 133
Corequisites
None.
Protocols for conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment including site characterization and history and identification of RecognizedEnvironmental Conditions. Prerequisite:
GEL 380WI.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
GEL 380WI
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
ENS 349
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
GEL 380WI
Corequisites
None.
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 STA 392. For students in the Environmental Analytics minor, MET 301, GEL 308 and DAS 252 with a C- or better; MTH 133; STA 382QR or STA 392.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
ENS 307 or EGR 306 or MET 312, all with a C- or better; MTH 133; STA 382QR or STA 392. For students in the Environmental Analytics minor, MET 301, GEL 308 and DAS 252 with a C- or better; MTH 133; STA 382QR or STA 392.
Corequisites
None.
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 340.
Credits
1(0-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Three or more courses in ENS program (2 of which must be 300 level or higher), permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
ENS 401 with a C- or better; or graduate standing in a CSE program; or STA 392
Corequisites
None.
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 CSE program; permission of instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Three or more courses in ENS program (2 of which must be 300 level or higher) or graduate status in a CSE program; permission of instructor.
Corequisites
None.