32 courses with the subject ENSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
A seminar for first year or transfer Environmental Science students designed to orient them to the world of environmental science with focus on careers in environmental science, scientific inquiry, as well as other topics to frame their time in the Environmental Science program.
An introduction to the broad field of environmental studies, including worldviews and the nature of scientific inquiry, the relationship between science and religion, earth science, the biological foundations of life, ecology, and resource management and conservation. Natural science credit.
Oral Expression Course for the Major (Required) ..................................................................... 3
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Provides students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at a lower-level of study (appropriate for freshmen or sophomore academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.) ENSC 2211, 2201 Ecology .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Stresses the relationship of organisms to their environment including both living and nonliving factors. Topics include population dynamics, community interactions, energy flow, biogeochemical cycling, winter adaptation, and soil dynamics. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 1111, 1101 and BIOL 1112, 1102 or consent of professor.
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This course explores the concepts of environmental, social, and economic sustainability as they relate to decision making in the field of natural resource management. Students critically examine real-world environmental problems and develop possible solutions using a systems-based approach. Topics covered include: the nature of ecosystems, sustainable resource management, sustainable community development, environmental stewardship, green building, and sustainable energy. Prerequisite: ENSC 2211, 2201.
This field-based course covers a broad range of topics useful for environmental educators, naturalists, and environmental biologists, including landscape ecology, taxonomy, geomorphology, winter ecology, and field meteorology. Although science-based, the course integrates discussion of seminal natural history literature into the class structure. Various methods for teaching natural history in the field will be demonstrated. Students develop a nature journal that chronicles seasonal changes in the natural world.
This field-based course covers a broad range of topics useful for environmental educators, naturalists, and environmental biologists, including landscape ecology, taxonomy, geomorphology, winter ecology, and field meteorology. Although science-based, the course integrates discussion of seminal natural history literature into the class structure. Various methods for teaching natural history in the field will be demonstrated. Students develop a nature journal that chronicles seasonal changes in the natural world.
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Supervised practical experience provides students with the opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with on-the-job learning in areas of environmental science-related fields. Prerequisite: INDS 3610.
Montreat offers the exceptional student two opportunities to earn academic recognition in the Biology Major - Pre-Professional Concentration. Each is outlined below.
Group E – Emphasis Course1 Choose an emphasis below and complete the course module listed for it: Emphasis: Herpetology
Ecological analysis of field study sites and public education facilities in selected biomes and life zones. Ecosystem comparisons will be developed with particular attention given to the survey of flora and fauna. This course will also study land management and public utilization of ecological regions. Special emphasis will be placed on environmental education programs that educate the public about each biome or life zone. Course location will vary with each offering. Prerequisite: ENSC 2211, 2201 or consent of professor. (Offered on occasion, summers only.) Fee
Select four additional courses with a minimum of 14 credit hours in consultation with the faculty advisor. ''See Financial Information in the Academic Catalog for information on course fee Pre-Approved Special Emphasis Programs of Study with Au Sable
Research, literature review and expedition planning for an extensive field study of selected biomes and life zones, including visits to natural areas such as National Forests and Parks. Discussion of ecosystem comparisons with particular attention given to the survey of flora and fauna, land management, and public utilization of ecological regions, with consideration of environmental education programs found in each biome or life zone. Prerequisite: ENSC 2211, 2201 or consent of professor
Travel to pre-determined ecological field study sites and public education facilities in selected biomes and life zones according to the expedition plan developed in ENSC 3520. Immersion in biomes and life zones with active survey of flora and fauna, study of land management, and understanding of public utilization of ecological regions. Experience with environmental education programs found in each biome or life zone.
Choose either INDS 3610 and ENSC 3071 or 3 additional credits of ENSC 4100
This course explores specific taxonomic groups in detail, especially regarding their ecology, conservation and management. The subject taxonomic group will change yearly based on student and professor interest and may be taken more than once. Modules offered include: Herpetology, Mammalogy and Ornithology. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. (Offered fall semesters.) 252
Emphasis: Ornithology
Free Electives .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Each Wildlife Biology course satisfies the major curriculum requirement and the emphasis requirement within the Organismal Ecology concentration. Because they are counted in Group B, these four hours are not counted in Group E. 161
Group C – Program Electives ......................................................................................................... 7-8 Choose one of the following:
This course will take an in-depth look at the geographic regions of the world known as biomes. The geological, topographical, and climatic dynamics of each area will be related to ecological integrations. The study of each biome will emphasize representative plant and animal species, as well as rates of successional change. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. Prerequisite: ENSC 2211, 2201 or consent of professor.
Free Electives ............................................................................................................................................... 5-7 Outdoor Recreation Studies Major with Conservation Law Enforcement Concentration This concentration focuses on developing students who are interested in becoming federal, state or county rangers with various governmental agencies. The main foci of this concentration include environmental knowledge, interpretation and criminal justice. Students who begin the program with Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) will meet some of the requirements for this concentration. Outdoor Recreation Studies Major with Conservation Law Enforcement Concentration for Bachelor of Science 120 General Education Curriculum ...................................................................................................................... 55 Natural Science courses for the Major (Required) .................................................................... 4
Students may Choose to participate in a directed study of their own choice contingent on faculty availability. Credit varies from 1-3 hours although a student can repeat for up to six hours of credit. Prerequisite: Junior status or above. A career GPA of 2.5 and approval of the department chair is required. ENSC/BIOL 4091 Senior Project or Internship (honors option) .......................................................................................................................3 Students are responsible for a project/internship design and proposal. Employment is pursued through a student job search. This project is typically developed during the junior year, employment is during the summer, and the final project presented during the senior year. A research- based project may be considered for honors recognition. All proposals and evaluation of projects will be approved through the Environmental Science Review Committee.
• Fall Semester Spring Semester ENSC 4611 Senior Science Seminar l BIOL 4331 Conservation Biology 3 ENSC/BIOL 3811 Research Methods 3 CHEM 3212, 3202 Organic Chem II 4 Gen-Ed Humanities i INDS 4161 Seminar on Faith and Life 2 PHYS 1,11, 1,01 College Physics I 4 PHYS 1,12, no2 College Physics II 4
Students will develop their own research question based on their own interests and observations, work with professors to determine proper experimental design for their research question and carry out an observational or experimental study. May be repeated for 2-5 credit hours, or for additional hours for students with a remarkable and multi-semester project given instructor permission.
This course will utilize a systems approach to environmental analysis and management. Topics include positive and negative feedback, nutrient cycling, environmental fate and transport, and ecosystem management. Special emphasis will be placed on contemporary environmental management issues in the Southern Appalachians.
This variable topic course offers an immersion experience for the purpose of studying specific environments. Course is usually offered during the semester, but during brief, concentrated periods, such as weekends or academic breaks. On occasion, the course is offered during the summer. After attending one or more mandatory pre-trip meetings, students will participate in a study trip to the site. May be repeated for credit.
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