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New Mexico State University
Undergraduate Catalog
2008-2009

E S - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

E S 100. Introduction to Environmental Science 3 cr.
Introduction to Environmental Science as related to the protection, remediation, and sustainability of land, air, water and food resources. Emphasis on the use of the scientific method and critical thinking skills in understanding environmental issues. This class is offered for distance education students only.
E S 110G. Introductory Environmental Science 4 cr. (3+1P)
Introduction to environmental science as related to the protection, remediation, and sustainability of land, air, water, and food resources. Emphasis on the use of the scientific method and critical thinking skills in understanding environmental issues.
E S 256. Environmental Science 3 cr.
Same as C E 256. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 114. Corequisite: MATH 191.
E S 256 L. Environmental Science Laboratory 1 cr.
Same as C E 256L.
E S 300. Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Special subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Maximum of 4 credits per semester. Restricted to majors.
E S 301. Principles of Ecology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOL 190. Same as BIOL 301.
E S 311. Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations 3 cr.
Normally taken during last year of study. Same as E T 311.
E S 312. Emergency Response to Hazardous Material Incidents 2 cr.
EPA approved Environmental Response Training Program Course 165.15. In compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. Normally taken during last year of study. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Same as E T 312.
E S 330. Environmental Management Seminar I 1 cr.
Same as C E 330, G EN 330, E E 330, I E 330, M E 330, WERC 330, and A EN 330.
E S 361. Basic Toxicology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 110G, CHEM 112, or CHEM 114. BIOL 110G or BIOL 190 recommended. Same as TOX 361.
E S 370. Environmental Soil Science 3 cr.
Continuation of SOIL 252 that emphasizes soil properties and processes that directly relate to environmental pollution problems. Prerequisite: SOIL 252. Same as SOIL 370.
E S 391. Internship 1-3 cr.
Professional work experience under the joint supervision of the employer and a faculty member. A written report is required. Maximum of 3 credits toward a degree. Restricted to majors. Graded S/U.
E S 422. Environmental Chemistry 3 cr.
Same as CHEM 422.
E S 430. Environmental Management Seminar II 1 cr.
Same as C E 430, A EN 430, G EN 430.
E S 449. Special Problems 1-3 cr.
Research problem, experience training, or other special study approved by a faculty adviser. Maximum of 3 credits per semester and 6 credits toward a degree. Restricted to majors.
E S 450. Epidemiology 3 cr.
Epidemiological approaches to disease prevention and control. Factors influencing health status. Same as HLS 450.
E S 452. Geohydrology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOL 111G and C E 231. Same as GEOL 452 and G EN 452.
E S 454. Environmental Health 3 cr.
Introduction to environmental health designed to address public health issues. Same as HLS 452. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.
E S 455. Occupational Health 3 cr.
Identification, control, and prevention of occupational diseases and injuries. Same as HLS 453. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
E S 458. Ecology of Inland Waters 3 cr.
Prerequisites: CHEM 112, BIOL 220, BIOL 301, WLSC 256, and MATH 142. Same as WLSC 458.
E S 462. Sampling and Analysis of Environmental Contaminants 3 cr. (1+6P)
Theory, application, methodology, and instrumentation used in the sampling and analysis of environmental contaminants. Prerequisites: E S 256. Same as ENVE 462.
E S 470. Environmental Impacts of Land Use 3 cr.
Capstone course for the environmental science major. Case studies of environmental problems impacting land. Prerequisites: E S 256, E S 462, E S 370.