23 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.
ENSC 1000Introduction to Sustainable Planet3
Prerequisites: Freshman standing at NCCU. This course reviews multifaceted issues of the climate change with different angles including technical challenges and capacity, cultural influence, and societal values practiced in different regions of the world. This course also reviews how the impacts of climate change are manifested in different regions of the world. Additionally this course provides information about the most up-to-dated remediation technologies that can be practiced by individuals and industrial sectors for building a sustainable planet. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Freshman standing at NCCU. This course reviews multifaceted issues of the climate change with different angles including technical challenges and capacity, cultural influence, and societal values practiced in different regions of the world. This course also reviews how the impacts of climate change are manifested in different regions of the world. Additionally this course provides information about the most up-to-dated remediation technologies that can be practiced by individuals and industrial sectors for building a sustainable planet. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ENSC 2100Global Environmental Sustainability3
Prerequisites: One introductory level course in science and math. Concurrent enrollment is acceptable. Sophomore standing for EEGS majors or a consent from instructor. This course provides in-depth reviews of representative environmental issues around the globe that have caused catastrophic consequences to the local ecosystems and human health and how individual events ended up causing global issues. This course also presents various types of remediation technologies that have been made available and commercially used to slow down, halt, or even reverse the course of each event affecting local, regional, and/or global economies. Finally this course discusses conservation aspect of sustainability that individuals and local municipalities can practice without leaving environmental footprints. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
This course will examine the spatial associations between the various agents within the food environment such as the cost of food, spending patterns, source locations (where people are traveling from) and destinations (where people are traveling to) to procure food, both healthy and unhealthy, in concert with socio-economic variables. Furthermore, this course will analyze how the social, economic and global health conditions impact food environment regarding availability, access, and affordability of foods across regions. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An introduction to current problems in the environmental health sciences. Pre- or
Corequisite
ENSC 2100 Five blocks are presented to deal with: (1) community health problems, (2) water quality, (3) air quality, (4) occupational health and safety, and (5) environmental microbiology. A sixth special problem block will deal with current research in environmental problems. (Three
ENSC 3500Environmental Fluid Mechanics3
Prerequisites: PHYS 2110 General Physics I, MATH 1200 College Algebra and Trigonometry II This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and terminology of fluid mechanics as used in scientific studies of environmental systems, with an emphasis on a physical understanding of how and why fluids behave as they do in environmental contexts. The goal is to give students a basis and vocabulary for understanding and learning to solve problems that involve fluid mechanics and environmental transport processes. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
PHYS 2110 General Physics I, MATH 1200 College Algebra and Trigonometry II This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and terminology of fluid mechanics as used in scientific studies of environmental systems, with an emphasis on a physical understanding of how and why fluids behave as they do in environmental contexts. The goal is to give students a basis and vocabulary for understanding and learning to solve problems that involve fluid mechanics and environmental transport processes. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
MATH 1200 , PHYS 1000 or higher, CHEM 1200 , and HEDU 3100 ; or consent of the instructor. Air Quality and Control is an upper-level course for students interested in understanding the overall impacts of air pollution in our life. The course will cover sources, effects, control systems, and regulations regarding air pollution. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
MATH 1200 , PHYS 1000 or higher, BIOL 1202 , CHEM 1200 , and HEDU 3100 ; or consent of the instructor. CHEM 3100 is useful. Water Quality and Control is an upper-level course for students interested in water quality management. Water quality management is based on scientific disciplines such as chemistry, microbiology, hydrology, engineering, and public health. This course will examine important water quality issues in order to identify quantitative solutions with optimum outcomes for the environment and public health. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
MATH 1410 , PHYS 2110 , CHEM 1200 and CHEM 3100 ; or consent of the instructor. Environmental Sampling and Analysis is an upper-level course designed to provide students with the ability and skills necessary to measure chemical and biological contaminants in environmental media. The course provides rigorous preparation for students interested in careers that will involve collection and analysis of environmental samples as well as students planning to pursue research careers. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ENSC 3950United States Environmental Policy and Regulation3
Prerequisites: Junior class standing. This course will examine the major set of actors and interests in environmental issues, focusing on the role of government and the body of law and regulation that responds to these issues. Major environmental legislation such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Resource and Conservation Recovery Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on the response to national laws and regulations in North Carolina. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Junior class standing. This course will examine the major set of actors and interests in environmental issues, focusing on the role of government and the body of law and regulation that responds to these issues. Major environmental legislation such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Resource and Conservation Recovery Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on the response to national laws and regulations in North Carolina. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ENSC 4000Environmental Education and Outreach Practice3
ENSC 2100 - Global Environmental Sustainability or permission of the instructor. Concurrent enrollment is acceptable. This introductory environmental education course is designed to prepare students to implement environmental education opportunities in formal and non-formal education setting. This course provides exposure to central themes of environmental education. Finally, this course provides participants with opportunities to utilize the environment in their instructional program. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ENSC 4200Principles of Toxicology3
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor, CHEM 4500 highly recommended. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles of the multidisciplinary science of toxicology. It is designed to provide a foundation for matriculation in advanced courses in toxicology. Students learn about routes and processes for entry, biotransformation, and elimination of toxicants from the body; toxicity mechanisms; and toxicity testing procedures. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Consent of the instructor, CHEM 4500 highly recommended. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles of the multidisciplinary science of toxicology. It is designed to provide a foundation for matriculation in advanced courses in toxicology. Students learn about routes and processes for entry, biotransformation, and elimination of toxicants from the body; toxicity mechanisms; and toxicity testing procedures. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ENSC 4300Principles of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety4
ENSC 4400Special Topics in Environmental Science (1 to 4)
The selected topics for each offering will vary depending on the expertise of visiting faculty and other resident expertise. Topics will be those not covered in other courses. Student participation will include written and oral presentations and laboratories when appropriate for the topic. Course may be taken two times for credit. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ENSC 4410Environmental Modeling & System Dynamics3
Prerequisites: Math 1200 College Algebra and Trigonometry II. The environment can be considered as a large, comprehensive system composed of consistently changing dynamic parts. This course is an introduction to the modern method of scientific study through computational modeling, with a particular focus on systems dynamics - an approach that is well suited for many environmental applications. There is an emphasis on the reasoning necessary to interpret, critique and ultimately create simplified models of complex environmental systems. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Math 1200 College Algebra and Trigonometry II. The environment can be considered as a large, comprehensive system composed of consistently changing dynamic parts. This course is an introduction to the modern method of scientific study through computational modeling, with a particular focus on systems dynamics - an approach that is well suited for many environmental applications. There is an emphasis on the reasoning necessary to interpret, critique and ultimately create simplified models of complex environmental systems. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ENSC 4420Environmental Science Seminar1
Prerequisites: Senior status in Environmental Science major or consent of instructor. This course is a study of a contemporary environmental problem, its scientific, social, and policy dimensions, and its possible solutions. Students synthesize, integrate, and apply their broad environmental science backgrounds through interactions with expert guest speakers, field trips, and class discussions and presentations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Senior status in Environmental Science major or consent of instructor. This course is a study of a contemporary environmental problem, its scientific, social, and policy dimensions, and its possible solutions. Students synthesize, integrate, and apply their broad environmental science backgrounds through interactions with expert guest speakers, field trips, and class discussions and presentations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
CHEM 1100 , CHEM 1200 , CHEM 3100 , CHEM 3120 . CHEM 4010 highly recommended. This course includes the study of the sources, reactions, transport, and fate of chemicals in environmental media. It includes an in-depth study of how molecular interactions and macroscopic transport phenomena determine the distribution of compounds released into the natural environment in space and time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HEDU 3100 , ENSC 4200 or consent of the instructor. This course covers the fundamental concepts of environmental risk assessment, relative risk analysis, and risk perception, including identifying and quantifying human health impacts, and evaluating ecological risk. The course describes legislative and regulatory initiatives that use risk assessment as a framework for decision-making along with the controversy that surrounds such approaches. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ENSC 4510Environmental Science Internship3
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Environmental Science major or consent of the instructor. Students will complete a minimum of 300 hours in an internship in a public or private sector agency or organization where opportunities are provided for observing and performing a variety of environmental science or environmental health science functions under the supervision of a professional. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Senior standing in Environmental Science major or consent of the instructor. Students will complete a minimum of 300 hours in an internship in a public or private sector agency or organization where opportunities are provided for observing and performing a variety of environmental science or environmental health science functions under the supervision of a professional. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ENSC 4600Environmental Nanotechnology3
Prerequisites: Completion (or concurrent course listing) of one-year long introductory physical science course and one physical science course at either 2000 or 3000 level, or approval from the instructor This course is designed to introduce both fundamental theories and practical technologies practiced in academic institutions, environmental engineering firms, and regulatory agencies in the U.S. and abroad to upper-level students in the department. Students will learn basic concepts behind nanoscale science and engineering practices. Students will then participate in several representative projects of real-life cases that they will encounter in their future professional and/or academic careers. At least two projects related to air and water contamination and remediation techniques will be introduced in the class as a way to facilitate their learning process. This course will also provide students in the class opportunities to operate several key instruments such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electric classifier and condensation particle counter (SMPS as a combined form) for engaging in nano industries. A visit to nanotechnology center in town will be required during the semester. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Prerequisites: Departmental approval. This is an advanced course designed to allow the student to gain specialized knowledge in an area within environmental science. The student is expected to develop the questions to be addressed through the independent study, read the literature on the selected topic, and give oral and written reports of their readings. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Departmental approval. This is an advanced course designed to allow the student to gain specialized knowledge in an area within environmental science. The student is expected to develop the questions to be addressed through the independent study, read the literature on the selected topic, and give oral and written reports of their readings. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ENSC 4800Introduction to Research (1 to 3)1-3
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This course allows the student to participate in ongoing faculty research projects. Three research hours per week for each semester credit hour is expected. Students will be expected to produce a written paper on their research project each semester. This is a variable credit (1-3 hours) course; the course may be taken three times for credit. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Permission of the instructor. This course allows the student to participate in ongoing faculty research projects. Three research hours per week for each semester credit hour is expected. Students will be expected to produce a written paper on their research project each semester. This is a variable credit (1-3 hours) course; the course may be taken three times for credit. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Source: North Carolina Central University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
