E S-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

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 Engineering and Science - 3 cr.

Principles in environmental engineering and science: physical chemical systems and biological processes as applied to pollution control. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 and MATH 191. Restricted to: Main campus, Alamogordo campus, Grants campus, Carlsbad 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. Consent of instructor required. 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. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111G, A ST 311, and grade of C or better in MATH 191 or Math Placement Exam score adequate to enroll in mathematics courses beyond MATH 191. Crosslisted with: BIOL 301

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 and WERC 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 423. Environmental Toxicology - 3 cr.

Toxicological tests required by the EPA to determine human and environmental safety of pesticides and industrial pollutants; discussion of environmental fate of major pesticide classes and industrial pollutants. Prerequisite(s): TOX 361 or TOX 461. Crosslisted with: TOX 423

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 434. Aquatic Contaminants and Toxicology - 4 cr.

Basic principles and methodologies of aquatic toxicity testing. Routes of exposure and modes of action. Environmental legislation and ecological risk assessment. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or consent of instructor. Crosslisted with: WLSC 434

E S 449. Special Problems - 1-3 cr.

Research problem, experience training, or other special study approved by a faculty advisor. Maximum of 3 credits per semester and 6 credits toward a degree. Restricted to majors.

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. Prerequisite(s): C E 160 or GEOL 111G, and C E 231. Crosslisted with: GEOL 452 and C E 452

E S 459. Aquatic Ecology - 4 cr.

Ecological functions of plant and animal communities in aquatic ecosystems with emphasis on chemical and physical properties, productivity, species interactions, population dynamics, and concepts for diagnosing problems and restoring aquatic ecosystems. Prerequisite(s): (E S,WLSC or BIOL 301), CHEM 112G, (MATH 142G or MATH 191G). Crosslisted with: WLSC 459

E S 460. Introduction to Air Pollution - 3 cr.

An introduction to the physics and chemistry of tropospheric air pollution including sources of air pollution, local and long-range transport, instrumentation, regulatory requirements, control technology. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 215, CHEM 112, MATH 191.

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.