102 Introduction to Environmental Science (SILQ) A general introduction to the scientific background of some of the important environmental problems facing urban areas, the nation and the world. Its purpose is to make the student aware of these major problems, their causes, and their interrelationships as background for the student as he or she encounters these problems in other courses. The course includes a three-hour lab.

105 Physical Geology

115 Geology of the Environment (SIQL) An examination of the earth's materials and structures, and the processes responsible for their formation; how geologic processes and hazards influence human activities (and vice versa); and a discussion of geologic resources and the geological aspects of waste disposal and pollution. The course includes a three-hour lab and a mandatory Saturday field trip. Students cannot receive credit for both ENV 115 and ENV 116.

116 Geology of the Environment (SIEL) An examination of the earth's materials and structures, and the processes responsible for their formation; how geologic processes and hazards influence human activities (and vice versa); and a discussion of geologic resources and the geological aspects of waste disposal and pollution. Students cannot receive credit for both ENV 115 and ENV 116.

117 Earth Through Time (SIEL)

200 Cities and the Environment (SIEL) This course focuses on the interactions between urban areas and environment. It is a discussion of the physical setting of cities; the water, energy, air and waste disposal needs of urban areas; and the effects of urban areas on the air, water and land environment.

202 Resources, Population and the Environment (SIEL) A course on the relationship between the exploitation of the mineral and energy resources of the earth to support an increasing population, and the environmental effects of this development.

211 Biogeography Biogeography is the study of the distribution of plants and animals on the Earth's surface, and the historical and ecological factors and human activities responsible. The goal is to understand biodiversity patterns and processes cross earth, and how this knowledge can help maintain biological communities in human-dominated, 21st century landscapes.

216 Earth System Science This course uses a systems approach, to investigate the fundamental structure of functions, processes and changes within, and dynamic interactions (cycling) among Earth’s living and non-living systems. This course is designed for students with fundamental grounding in biology, chemistry, ecology, and mathematics.

217 Human Impacts on the Environment A science-based course that examines the interface between humans and the living and non-living environment, the consequences of these interactions, and options for mitigating environmental impacts. Prerequisite: ENV 216 or permission.

220 Environmental Soil Science An examination of the physical, chemical, biological and engineering properties of soils, their genesis and classification, how they function as sites of waste disposal, and their role in global agricultural production. The course includes a three-hour lab and a mandatory Saturday field trip.

224 Environment of the Chicago River (SILQ) This course focuses on the natural environment of the Chicago River watershed. It is a discussion of the physical geography, geology, ecology, and water quality of the river. The course includes a three-hour lab.

230 Global Climate Change An introduction of general principles of climate changes and how it affects weather, agriculture, ocean levels, etc. In recent years, the problem of global climate change became one of the most important issues in science and politics. This course will cover topics like natural and human made climate changes, the handling of proxy data and data methods, and social behavior.

250 Applied Ecology An examination of how ecological principles are applied in order to understand and improve the relationship between humans and the natural environment.

260 Environmental Data Analysis This course provides an overview of the biometrical techniques employed in the analysis of environmental data. Topics include: handling of data, experimental designs, testing for differences between an experimental and a control group, testing for differences among many groups, and determining trends in data. Data from the environmental sciences is used throughout, and students are introduced to appropriate software for data analysis. Prerequisite: MAT 150 or permission.

270 Tropical Biology and Conservation This field-oriented course examines the ecology of tropical terrestrial and marine ecosystems in the Bahamas and the history and impact of human use of these environments. December quarter course.

294 Second Year Seminar The purpose of this course is to improve the environmental literacy of our students, and to begin to introduce them to the department and their fellow students. This class will meet once per week. Readings and articles on environmental science and the environment will be assigned and discussed in class.

320 Conservation Biology The purpose of this course is to provide a thorough understanding of biodiversity, human impacts on biodiversity, and the theory and practice of maintaining biodiversity in a developing world. Prerequisite: BIO 215 or permission.

322 Ecosystem Ecology This course will introduce students to the conceptual and methodological tools of ecosystem ecology. The course will focus on understanding the fundamental structure and function of ecosystems but will also address very recent debates on the economic value of ecosystem services, the role of biological diversity in maintaining ecosystem processes, and the consequences of stressed and degraded ecosystems for human welfare. The course includes a weekly lab.

324 Forest Ecology

330 Field Methods A laboratory course designed to educate students in the execution and application of field techniques used in environmental science. Emphasis on the areas of ecology, earth science, and urban forestry. Prerequisite: BIO 103 or BIO 215 or permission.

340 Urban Ecology There is a growing awareness of the functional importance of trees contributing to improved air quality, minimizing noise pollution, protecting rivers from nutrient pollutant runoff, and in maintaining biodiversity. This course will discuss this broad spectrum of notions concerning urban forestry. The class will include some field days.

342 Natural History of Forests This course is designed to give a comprehensive introduction to the natural history of one particular biome, namely forests. It will provide a comprehensive overview of world forests from both a botanical and zoological perspective. Objectives will be: 1) to provide a systems level understanding of the physical and biological forces which determine the structure of forest plant and animal communities; and 2) to survey the natural history of selected biological groups. It will include a field component and trips to areas of botanical interest in Chicago.

344 Restoration Ecology

350 Environmental Impact Analysis (Capstone). Students are introduced to the public policy-making process, with particular emphasis on the evolution of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. The students conduct an environmental analysis and then prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) following NEPA guidelines.

360 Research Methods The purpose of this course is to improve the skills of environmental science majors in using various forms of information technology (e.g., indexes and databases, journals, Internet, WWW, etc.), and in writing research proposals. Students will select a topic and then write a thorough and detailed research proposal.

362 Senior Thesis The student will choose a faculty mentor and a project. The project may be based on lab, field, or library research. The grade for the thesis will be based on the thesis and on a seminar on the thesis presented to the ES students and faculty. This course may be taken more than one time for credit. Prerequisite: ENV 360.

370 Ecosystem Methods and Research This course will be taught at the Ecosystem level. The course will focus on the methodological tools needed to initiate and carry-out long-term observations on ecosystem properties of an eastern deciduous forest. Students will learn the elements of ecosystem study design, and the field techniques required for studying productivity and decomposition. The data generated by the class will be archived and used as a starting point for subsequent studies of the same design.

390 Special Topics in Environmental Science Variable topics. Consult schedule or our web-site for offering.

394 Third Year Seminar Students enrolled in the course will present a seminar on an environmental topic.

395 Environmental Internship The student will work or participate for eight or more hours a week for a quarter with a government agency, corporation, business or non-profit organization to obtain hands-on, career-orientated experience. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission.

397 Research Variable credit. Permission of instructor and chair required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chair required.

398 Travel/Study Foreign and domestic study tours by special arrangement with sponsoring programs: Variable credit. Permission of instructor and chair required.

399 Independent Study Variable credit. Permission of instructor and chair required.