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3 courses with the subject ENV, 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.

ENV 205Introduction to GIS3

This course introduces the concepts and components of a geographic information system (GIS). It also teaches the essential skills of operating a functional GIS through the use of ArcGIS software package and Google Earth. (Spring of even numbered years) ENV 209. General Botany (cross-listed with BIO 209) 4 credits This course is an introduction to plant biology and the importance of plants to human society. Topics include plant structure, physiology, reproduction, diversity, plant identification, and ethnobotany, economic botany, and ecology. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisites BIO 121-122. (Fall of odd numbered years) ENV 217. Environmental Ethics and Sustainability (Cross-listed as BIO 217) 2 credit This seminar course focuses on past and present human philosophies on nature, Creation Care, and the environment. It applies these philosophies to address current environmental issues in our society. The course will apply environmental ethics to the design of local environmental projects to address campus and community sustainability. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ENV 117. (Spring of odd numbered years) ENV 308. Field Botany Without Borders (cross-listed as BIO 308) 4 credits This course provides students with an understanding of why plants are important to the sustainability of our human society and how plants cross the borders of time, geography, and biological disciplines. We will discuss plant form, function and evolution, learn to identify local flora and invasive species, explore ethnobotany, apply methods of ecological restoration and evaluate impacts of climate change. Field trips and special projects will focus how we utilize plants in our modern world including our use in food, fibers, medicinals and energy, and current efforts to sustain native ecosystems. (Fall of even numbered years) ENV 408. Environmental Health and Toxicology (cross-listed with BIO 408) 3 credits An introduction to the science of environmental health and toxicology. Topics include environmental epidemiology, zoonotic and vector-borne diseases, fate and transport of contaminants, heavy metals and pesticides, bioaccumulation,

Subject: ENV
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: www.waynesburg.edu
Alias: BIO 209

ENV 465Environmental Internship1

Subject: ENV
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: credit
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: www.waynesburg.edu

ENV 498Capstone Environmental Research1-2

This course is designed for senior biology majors to conduct an experimental research project, guided by a faculty member that results in a paper written in a scientific journal format. Progress reports, results, and the final paper will be monitored and assessed by the mentor. Weekly meetings for mentoring are required. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. ENV 499. Capstone Research Seminar (cross-listed with BIO 499) 3 credits An in-depth course designed to emphasize research methods by critically analyzing scientific literature and oral presentation skills. Results from the capstone research project may be presented in this course. A total of three credits is required; one credit will be taken in the spring of the junior year, one credit in the fall semester of the senior year, and one credit in the spring semester of the senior year. Weekly meetings are required. Prerequisites: BIO 121, 122, and junior status.

Subject: ENV
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: www.waynesburg.edu
Alias: BIO 499

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