Taylor University

Ens 200 Environment and Man (4)

Introduction to ecological principles and the impact of man on the environment. Issues studied include population dynamics, food and agriculture, natural resources, pollution problems, and environmental ethics. Laboratory time is divided between experiences in ecology and environmental education and small group discussions of current environmental issues.

Ens 231 Introduction to Environmental Science (4)

An introduction to environmental science including a discussion of ecological principles and their application, energy systems, pollution problems, environmental policy and decision making, and the scientific and ethical implications of human impacts on the environment. Laboratory exercises will focus on experimental ecology and the basic techniques used to describe and measure environmental quality.

Ens 300 Environmental Geology (4)

An introduction to the principles of modern geologic science with emphasis on historical and environmental geology. Topics include plate tectonics, geologic time and paleontology, the rock cycle, geomorphology, ground water hydrology, and the interrelationship between geologic principles and environmental problems. Laboratory exercises will focus on the basic techniques used to describe and measure geologic structure and geologic processes.

Ens 340 Global Ecology/Global Issues (4)

An introduction to the analysis of complex issues. Global actors, their values and policies, and the potential futures they create are investigated in the context of issues such as economic development, energy, food and population. Global interdependence is stressed. The academic perspective is interdisciplineary, and the geographic focus is non-North American.

Ens 350 Energy Systems (4)

An integrated study of the principles of energy, environment, and economics using a systems approach. Topics include energy patterns in natural ecosystems, alternate energy systems, the role of energy in national and international economics, and the relationships between energy use and life style patterns.

Ens 351 Environmental Survey Techniques (4)

Basic environmental survey techniques are discussed and applied in field situations. Topics include mapping and surveying, remote sensing, and the analysis of climate, soils, hydrology and vegetation for land use planning. The laboratory component includes experiences in soil analysis, geographic information systems, air photo interpretation, and earth orbiting satellite data retrieval.

Ens 360 Independent Study (1-4)

Ens 361 Environmental Impact Assessment (4)

A basic introduction to the history, methodology, and application of environmental impact assessment. Lecture material is heavily oriented toward case studies, and the laboratory assignment is an integrated class project designed to provide practical experience.

Ens 370 Selected Topics (1-4)

Ens 383 Environmental Ethics (4)

An in-depth discussion of the ethical implications of major environmental problems such as world population and food supply, inequities in land and resource distribution, materialism and personal life styles, and exploitation vs. stewardship of the environment.

Ens 402 Problem Solving in Environmental Science (4)

An introduction to the theory and practice of problem solving in environmental science. Lectures and case studies focus on the integration of ecological concepts and evaluation methods including cost-benefit analysis, environmental impact assessment, landscape suitability analysis, and energy assessment. Public presentation techniques and debate skills will be introduced.

Ens 450 Directed Research (1-4)

Ens 490 Honors (1-2)

Ens 493 Senior Seminar (4)

Che 320 Environmental Chemistry (3)

A course which emphasizes principles and analysis of chemical movement and distribution in natural environments.

Che 320L Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (1)

This laboratory provides experiences in sampling and analysis of water, soil, and air. Experimental work is conducted in both natural habitats and the laboratory.

Eco 421 Natural Resoruce Economics (3)

This course focuses on the economics of extracting both depletable and renewable resources from the environment. Natural resources studied include energy resources, water resources, forestry, and fisheries. Trends in resource scarcity are discussed. The economics of recycling is considered as time permits.

Eco 422 Environmental Economics (3)

This course follows and complements Eco 421. Here the focus is on the economics of pollution and pollution control. Types of pollution studied include air pollution from both stationary and mobile sources, water pollution, acid rain, and toxic substances. Benefit-cost analysis and especially its application to environmental decision making are studied.