300
This course will provide an advanced understanding of environmental microbiology. The course focuses on understanding the role environmental microbiology has on our daily lives, microbial community structure and communication, growth, reproduction, metabolism, gene expression, and diversity of microorganisms, mechanical and chemical environmental mechanisms to control microbial growth, industrial applications of microbiology.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
Completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better; or completion of the Biology Lower Core with a 2.0 GPA.
Corequisites
ENS 307L
This course will provide an advanced understanding of environmental microbiology. The course focuses on understanding the role environmental microbiology has on our daily lives, microbial community structure and communication, growth, reproduction, metabolism, gene expression, and diversity of microorganisms, mechanical and chemical environmental mechanisms to control microbial growth, industrial applications of microbiology
Credit Hours: 0
Prerequisites
Completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better; or completion of the Biology Lower Core with a 2.0 GPA.
Corequisites
ENS 307
A survey of meteorology and atmospheric science. Topic coverage will include energy and radiation, global and local wind circulation, humidity and precipitation, cyclone development, weather systems, atmosphere-ocean interactions, climate classification, and global climate change. By the end of the course, students will have a concrete understanding of the complexity of our atmosphere and how atmospheric science fits within the broader field of environmental studies.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
Completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better; or instructor permission.
Corequisites
ENS 310L
A laboratory survey of meteorology and atmospheric science. Topic coverage will include energy and radiation, global and local wind circulation, humidity and precipitation, cyclone development, weather systems, atmosphere-ocean interactions, climate classification, and global climate change. By the end of the course, students will have a concrete understanding of the complexity of our atmosphere and how atmospheric science fits within the broader field of environmental studies.
Credit Hours: 0
Prerequisites
Completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better; or instructor permission.
Corequisites
ENS 310
This course equips students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges, preparing them for impactful roles in natural resource management. Students will explore the complex interplay of ecological, social, and economic factors influencing our approach to managing natural resources. Case studies will focus on terrestrial resources (e.g., rangelands, forest land, urban development, agricultural areas) and aquatic resources (e.g., fisheries, marine protected areas). Through class discussions and research projects, students will hone data analysis and interpretation skills, utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial data analysis, navigate conflicting stakeholder needs, and craft natural resource management grant proposals.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
Completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better; completion of
ENS 235 or
GEO 235; or instructor permission.
Fisheries is an upper division environmental studies course designed to introduce students to field and analytical methods used in fisheries science. We will explore mathematical models such as population models, model parameter estimation, computer-intensive models, randomization test, statistical bootstrap methods, and characterization of uncertainty. We will collect class data on fisheries in Hillsborough River and Plant Creek Stream using minnow traps, pinfish traps, and seines. Students will construct age and growth models, and stock recruitment relationships needed for writing a stock assessment.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
Completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better.
A study of the biological and human factors relating to the current global extinction crisis and how conservation practices are used to evaluate and preserve threatened species and habitats. Emphases are placed on how issues in ecology, population, biology and taxonomy affect the status of species, and how these issues relate to policy and management decisions. Materials covered are connected to current literature in in weekly discussion periods.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
Completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better; or completion of the Biology Lower Core with a 2.0 GPA
Corequisites
ENS 346L
A study of the biological and human factors relating to the current global extinction crisis and how conservation practices are used to evaluate and preserve threatened species and habitats. Emphases are placed on how issues in ecology, population, biology and taxonomy affect the status of species, and how these issues relate to policy and management decisions. Materials covered are connected to current literature in in weekly discussion periods.
Credit Hours: 0
Prerequisites
Completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better; or completion of the Biology Lower Core with a 2.0 GPA.
Corequisites
ENS 346
This lecture course covers the struggle between rapid human population growth, the availability of clean water, and the health of aquatic and wetland systems and the wildlife within. Covers a broad range of topics from three major themes: 1) water resource use and water pollution impacts and policy; 2) wetlands biology, impacts, legislation, jurisdictional determination and policy; and 3) the biology, impacts, assessment and conservation of aquatic and semi-aquatic wildlife. International case studies will augment a focus on water issues in the U.S.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
Completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better; or completion of the Biology Lower Core with a 2.0 GPA.
A diverse set of methods and technology are used by agency and industry personnel to measure and monitor the environment. Students will get direct experience with a wide range of skills, standard methods, field and laboratory equipment, and technology used by environmental professionals. Topics include the regulatory framework, project management, and a tour of methods and technology used in hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, groundwater, air and water quality, biodiversity surveys, and ecological restoration. Lectures will be augmented with weekly exercises in the field or laboratory that focus on a particular method and the equipment and technology used.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
Completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better.
Corequisites
ENS 380L
A diverse set of methods and technology are used by agency and industry personnel to measure and monitor the environment. Students will get direct experience with a wide range of skills, standard methods, field and laboratory equipment, and technology used by environmental professionals. Topics include the regulatory framework, project management, and a tour of methods and technology used in hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, groundwater, air and water quality, biodiversity surveys, and ecological restoration. Lectures will be augmented with weekly exercises in the field or laboratory that focus on a particular method and the equipment and technology used.
Credit Hours: 0
Prerequisites
Completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better.
Corequisites
ENS 380
This course is designed for juniors within the environmental studies department to conduct an in-depth exploration of job opportunities within environmental studies as well as preparation to pursue the job opportunities. The course will require independent research, class discussion, a portfolio submission, and a presentation. This course will bring students together from the four concentrations of environmental studies including communication, humanity and geography, natural science and public policy which will allow for the intersections of the concentrations to be discussed and applied to the global job market.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Junior/Senior standing and completion of
ENS 198,
ENS 199, and either
MAT 170 or
MAT 260 all with a C or better.