Undergraduate Catalog

2009-2010

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 111. Freshman Orientation 1 cr.

Orientation to university life, including available resources and methods to promote success at NMSU. General exposure to fields in agriculture and home economics. Open to all freshmen and transfer students. Graded: S/U. Restricted to: Main campus only.

E S 256. Environmental Science 3 cr.

Principles in environmental engineering and science: physical chemical systems and biological processes as applied to pollution control. Prerequisite(s): C E 151, CHEM 111G or CHEM 114 and MATH 191G. Same as C E 256. Restricted to: Main campus, Alamogordo campus, Carlsbad campus, Grants campus. Crosslisted with: C E 256.

E S 256 L. Environmental Science Laboratory 1 cr.

Laboratory experiments associated with the material presented in E S 256. Corequisite: E S 256. 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.

A survey of ecology including general theory, the adaptations of organisms, population dynamics, species interactions, and the structure and function of natural communities and ecosystems. May not be offered spring semester, odd-numbered years. Recommended: MATH 142G or MATH 191G and E ST 311. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111G or BIOL 190. Restricted to: Main campus only. Crosslisted with: 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.

Restricted to: Main campus only. Crosslisted with: A EN 330, C E 330, E E 330, I E 330, M E 330, WERC 330 and CH E 330.

E S 361. Basic Toxicology 3 cr.

Prerequisite: CHEM 110G, CHEM 112G, 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.

Chemistry of organic and metal ion pollutants in the environment and principles important to their remediation including bioremediation. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112G and either CHEM 211 or CHEM 313. Restricted to: Main campus only. Crosslisted with: CHEM 422

E S 430. Environmental Management Seminar II 1 cr.

Survey of practical and new developments in environmental management field, hazardous and radioactive, waste management, and related health issues, provided through a series of guest lectures and reports of ongoing research. Restricted to: Main campus only. Crosslisted with: C E 430, CH E 430, E E 430, E T 430, I E 430 and WERC 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. Crosslisted with: HL S 450

E S 452. Geohydrology 3 cr.

Origin, occurrence, and movement of fluids in porous media and assessment of aquifer characteristics. Development and conservation of ground water resources, design of well fields. Prerequisites: GEOL 111G and C E 231. Same as G EN/GEOL 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.

Functions of plant and animal communities in aquatic ecosystems; emphasis on regulation of community structure and productivity. Field trips required. Prerequisites: CHEM 112G, BIOL 301, and MATH 142G. 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.