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ESCI 499B - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction on topics of general interest. Repeatable for credit with no maximum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499C - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction on topics of general interest. Repeatable for credit with no maximum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499D - Solar Power and its Impacts
A one-hour seminar dedicated to examining solar power’s current and future impacts across the technological, political, economic, and environmental spectrum.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499E - Seminar
Student/faculty interaction on topics of general interest. Repeatable for credit with no maximum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499F - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499G - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499H - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499I - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499J - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499K - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499L - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499M - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 499N - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction on topics of general interest. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499O - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction on topics of general interest. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499P - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction on topics of general interest. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499Q - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction on topics of general interest. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499R - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction on topics of general interest. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499S - Seminar: Integration of Environmental Science and Policy
This seminar will investigate the integration of science and policy within EPA and other Federal agencies such as US Forest Service, US Geological Survey, NOAA and NASA. The course will be an introduction to the process of science, a review of Kuhn, Popper and Oreskes, and the interaction between observational and experimental data, theory and simulation. Policy formulation under several federal level programs will be introduced. Detailed examination of several case studies will be presented by the students. During the quarter local policy makers-shapers will also be invited to discuss their experiences in melding science and policy.
Prerequisites & Notes: Environmental Science Major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499T - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499U - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499V - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499W - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499X - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499Y - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 499Z - Seminar
Student-faculty interaction. Repeatable for credit with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 500 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply.
Credits: 1-15
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ESCI 501 - Research in Environmental Science
Philosophy and ethics of research; funding sources; proposal writing; research methodology; oral and written communication of research results; analytical and computer resources available at WWU.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in environmental science or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 502 - Experimental Design
Elements of good experimental design, including modeling experiments and evaluating appropriate analysis techniques. Course draws heavily from current literature discussing appropriate use of statistics in experimental studies. Emphasis is on the application of univariate designs in ecological studies.
Prerequisites & Notes: minimum of one 300-level statistics course
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 503 - Statistical Ecology
Covers graphical, descriptive and basic inferential statistics; nonparametric procedures; regression, correlation, and analysis of variance; and multivariate classification and ordination. Emphasis on using a variety of statistical tools to analyze ecological data sets.
Prerequisites & Notes: Minimum of one 300-level biostatistics course.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 504 - Time-Series Analysis for Environmental Data
Introduction to analyzing time-series data for environmental applications. Topics include exploratory data analysis and visualization, ARMA models, time-series regression, and spectral analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 503 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 505 - Spatial Analysis for Environmental Data
Introduction to analyzing spatial data for environmental applications. Topics include exploratory data analysis and visualization, point pattern analysis, interpolation, spatial regression, and geostatistics.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 503 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 507 - Advanced Forest Ecology
Ecology and analysis of forest ecosystems. Investigates the interactions of ecosystem components, specifically soil, plant and animal processes with an emphasis on Pacific Northwest forests. Includes investigative field and lab studies of local ecosystems.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325; ESCI 340 or BIOL 340; or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 510 - Advanced Salmon and Trout Ecology
Examination of watershed ecology and fisheries biology, with an emphasis on Pacific Northwest ecosystems. Topics covered include salmonid fish life histories, riparian ecology, effects of land use practices on stream habitat, and strategies for fisheries management, conservation and restoration. Small groups will undertake empirical, field-based research projects. Offered concurrently with ESCI 410.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 517 - Advanced State of the Salish Sea Ecosystem
The Salish Sea extends from the north end of the Georgia Strait to the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the south end of the Puget Sound, and over 7 million people live within its drainage basin (including the cities of Vancouver, Seattle, Victoria, Olympia, Nanaimo, Bellingham, Everett, Port Angeles, Port Townsend, and Tacoma). The diversity of habitats, human uses, and governances contained within the Salish Sea can lead to management challenges. This course will explore some of the most salient issues facing the Salish Sea today, covering a wide range of topics that address the science, policy, and management of the Salish Sea ecosystem. This course includes attending the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference which normally takes place in the spring of even number years in Seattle or Vancouver, B.C.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI, ENVS, or BIOL graduate student.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 521 - Biological Oceanography
Course will provide a process-oriented view of marine pelagic ecosystems. Areas covered may include biogeography, energetics, food webs, biogeochemical cycles, fisheries oceanography. Laboratory and field work will emphasize current oceanographic techniques. Repeatable once.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status; at least one year of biology, including ecology.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 522 - Estuarine Ecology
Structure and function of estuarine ecosystems with emphasis on the effect of physical and chemical factors on biological systems. Current management issues resulting from human impacts on estuaries.
Prerequisites & Notes: course in general ecology, oceanography or limnology
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 523 - Past Environments of the Pacific Northwest
Introduction to the concepts of paleoecology and paleoclimatology with a focus on changes in the northwestern United States over the Holocene. Students will work with fossil pollen, charcoal, and tree-ring data. Lecture/lab format.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 124; ESCI 325 or BIOL 325; ESCI 340 or BIOL 340; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 529 - Advanced Stream Ecology
Ecology of rivers and streams from a watershed perspective, with emphasis on Pacific Northwest ecosystems. Topics covered include hydrology, geomorphology, organic matter and trophic dynamics, biogeochemical cycles, aquatic insects, fish, riparian ecology and hyporheic processes. Offered concurrently with ESCI 429. Graduate students must enroll in graduate laboratory section.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 530 - Advanced Limnology
Advanced study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of lakes.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 533 - Advanced Population Biology
Study of the structure, distribution, and dynamics of populations. Emphasis is on both empirical and theoretical approaches to studying populations.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325; MATH 124; BIOL 321; MATH 125 recommended
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 535 - Advanced Landscape Ecology
The advanced study of landscape patterns across temporal and spatial scales with emphasis on their organization, functional interactions and dynamics. Application of landscape principles to land management problems.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325, ESCI 340 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 536 - Environmental Impact Assessment Practicum
Preparation of an objective assessment description of a real natural area including the search for public documentation, evaluation of coverage and specific new analyses. Coordinating role in task group data assembly and editorial review of draft project summaries. Experience directly related to professional responsibilities in the environmental field. Review of assessment utilization in the EIS format and of significant legislation.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 539 - Advanced Conservation of Biological Diversity
Advanced study of causes and consequences of declines in biodiversity due to human activities. Review of conflicts arising from multiple-use management of natural resources. Survey and evaluation of conservation efforts directed at single species and at ecosystems. Discussion of primary conservation literature. Optional field trips.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 540 - Wetlands Ecology
Uses an ecosystem approach to investigate the hydrologic, chemical and biological interactions that are unique to wetland systems. Students will take several field trips to bogs, swamps, marshes and estuaries in the area to become familiar with diverse wetland habitats and to illustrate the principals covered in class.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 502 or concurrent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 542 - Remote Sensing
Concepts and applications of remote sensing techniques for monitoring earth surface features. Special emphasis on mapping land use and land cover and on quantifying aspects of vegetation structure and composition. Labs are based on the use of data from airborne and spaceborne multispectral scanners and LIDAR.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate Status
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 555 - Advanced Environmental Toxicology I
Physiological and biochemical effects of major pollutants found in the environment; influence of various nutrients on pollutant toxicity.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 302, CHEM 375; or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 556 - Advanced Environmental Toxicology II
Second course in environmental toxicology series. Covers toxicity testing, biomonitoring, data analysis and environmental risk assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 455 or ESCI 555 or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 557 - Advanced Environmental Toxicology Laboratory I
Protocols and procedures for evaluating the toxicity of chemicals and environmental samples using a variety of organisms and end point responses. Emphasis on organisms at the biochemical level.
Prerequisites & Notes: pre/corequisite: ESCI 555 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 558 - Advanced Environmental Toxicology Laboratory II
Protocols and procedures for evaluating the toxicological effects of chemicals and other stressors on aquatic and terrestrial organisms measuring a variety of responses besides mortality. Emphasis on impacts at the organism level and applying results to determine short- and long-term effects at population and community levels.
Prerequisites & Notes: pre/corequisite: ESCI 556 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 559 - Aquatic Toxicology
Evaluation of the effects of toxic compounds on aquatic organisms. Acute and chronic responses to aquatic toxicants. Current trends in organismal, community and ecosystem aquatic toxicology.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 555 or ESCI 556 or minimum of 4 credits 400-level courses in aquatic ecology
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 562 - Advanced Air Pollution
Types of air pollutants, their measurements and effects. Removal of air pollutants from gas streams. Air pollution meteorology and dispersion. Air pollution laws and standards. Air resources management.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 302; general chemistry; 2 quarters of calculus
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 590 - Advanced Environmental Risk Assessment
Principles and methods of quantitative environmental risk assessment, data analysis and risk communication.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 592 - Climate Change
Magnitude and extent of climatic change and its probable impact on natural ecosystems resources (food, water and energy) and society. Evaluates possible actions which could minimize the impacts.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 595 - Teaching Practicum
Experience in teaching a lecture or laboratory course in environmental studies. Repeatable. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: relevant course work
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 599 - Graduate Environmental Studies Seminar
Selected topics across the spectrum of environmental studies (e.g., toxicology, watershed studies, applied ecology, geography, environmental education, etc.). Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status.
Credits: 1-2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 690 - Thesis Research
Thesis research in environmental science under faculty direction, an integral part of the MS in environmental science. Repeatable up to 36 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: thesis advisory committee permission
Credits: 1-12
Grade Mode: S/U
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ENVS 110 - Ecogastronomy: The Art and Science of Food
An introduction to the art and science of food production through scholarly and journalistic critiques of food systems and cultures. Topics include the Slow Food movement and gastronomical sciences, ecological agriculture, sensory taste science, and the political economy of food.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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ENVS 111 - Ecogastronomy Discussion
This is a discussion-oriented class to accompany ENVS 110: An introduction to the art and science of food. The class will include discussion of the regional geography of agriculture and consumption patterns, Slow Food as a social movement, and ideas for sensible food systems in a university setting.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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ENVS 116 - Sustainability Literacy I
This course is an introductory course in sustainability literacy. This course reviews emerging issues in global sustainability studies and introduces students to writing and problem solving skills. Emphases are in multidisciplinary approaches that address complex social, environmental, and economic interrelationships in sustainable development.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 118 - Topics in Environmental Studies - College Quest
Study of various environmental topics. Supported through Outreach and Continuing Education & Summer Programs, College Quest youth program is offered exclusively to high school students (grades 10-12). Not available to Huxley majors. Repeatable to 4 credits. S/U grading.
Credits: 1-2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ENVS 195 - Local Perspectives on Environment and Sustainability (Viking Launch)
Explore climate science through research and field observations, with a special focus on the Nooksack River watershed and examine the environmental impacts of our energy, waste, food and transportation choices. Discover how local schools, governments, non-profit organizations, businesses and individuals are working together to help solve the problems associated with climate change and take action by participating in a service learning project. Acquire carbon footprint analysis training and work with staff at the Washington Department of Ecology Bellingham field office to implement their ‘Carbon Smart at Work’ program. Document your experience with photographs, field audio and writing to create a culminating presentation. S/U grading.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ENVS 201 - Understanding Environmental Data and Information
This class will help students navigate the complicated intersection of peer-reviewed scientific literature and the popular news media outlets that often report on environmental research and news. The intention of the class is to introduce the basic logical, statistical, and analytical tools necessary for broad participation in environmental fields including both physical and social sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 112 with a C- or better or suitable math assessment score.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: QSR
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ENVS 202 - Introduction to Environmental Studies and Sustainability
A basic overview of environmental issues in the United States and globally. An emphasis will be placed on environmental and human sustainability in a social science context.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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ENVS 203 - Physical Geography
Principles and techniques in analysis of areal distribution in the natural environment; landforms, water, climate, soils, vegetation.
Prerequisites & Notes: Minimum of one university-level natural science GUR.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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ENVS 204 - Human Geography
This course explores regional patterns of population and settlement across the globe and introduces students to concepts and techniques in the spatial analysis of economic, cultural, and political organizations.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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ENVS 220 - Map Reading and Analysis
Interpretation of map symbols and content at different scales; introduction to coordinate systems and map projections; analysis of different types of maps and charts.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 221 - Geographic Information Science Survey
Introduction to computer-based tools for describing, analyzing and providing decision making on geographical issues. Provides a survey of computer- and Web- based tools such as Geographic Information Systems, electronic atlases, thematic mapping systems, computer cartography and remote sensing through lectures and hands-on activities.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 112 with a C or better or suitable math assessment score.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: QSR
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ENVS 240 - Geography and World Affairs
Geographical analysis of selected demographic, economic, political and social problems of the contemporary world.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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ENVS 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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ENVS 303 - Introduction to Environmental Studies I: Human Ecology and Ethics
This course provides an in-depth look at human and environmental systems interactions. It also introduces concepts of environmental ethics and justice by exploring diverse ways humans perceive and engage with their environment. The course is the first of two foundation courses in environmental studies. As such, students need familiarity with environmental concepts, either through ENVS 202 or through Huxley major prerequisites. Some students with self-designed majors or Huxley minors may also be well prepared and can enter through instructor permission.
Prerequisites & Notes: Huxley majors or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 305 - Introduction to Environmental Studies II: History and Policy
This course introduces key social-scientific and policy tools that have been developed to understand and address human activities within social-ecological systems. Course materials introduce the application of those insights to post-war case studies in the United States to examine the historical and ideological origins of contemporary environmental dilemmas. Students are also introduced to the various majors available in the Environmental Studies department. This course is the second of two foundational courses in environmental studies and should be taken shortly after completing ENVS 303.
Prerequisites & Notes: Huxley major or pre-major and ENVS 303.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 306 - Readings in Env Studies
This is a variable credit, directed readings course. Course will foster critical analysis and independent thought and learning in the field of environmental studies. Students will critically examine data and information used to support a particular point of view. This course is only offered through EESP as correspondence course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 202 or instructor permission.
Credits: 1-6
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 307 - Writing in Environmental Studies
This is a variable credit, directed writing intensive course. Course will foster critical analysis and independent thought and learning in the field of environmental studies. Students will critically examine data and information used to support a particular point of view. The course is designed to enable students to satisfy from one to three upper-division writing proficiency points. This course is only offered through EESP as a correspondence course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 202 or instructor permission.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 308 - National Parks: History of an American Innovation
Survey of the history, purpose, and meaning of the US national park system; and what the parks reveal about American culture and attitudes toward nature. This course is only offered through EESP as a correspondence course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 202 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 314 - The Art of Cheese Making
Cheese production should be understood in the context of endangered ecologies of cheese cultures and cheesemaking, as well as historical settings and environments as background to an understanding of the chemistry of cheesemaking, culture microbiology, and cheese identity. The course examines environmental HACCP (Hazards Anlaysis Critical Control Point Program-related) elements of the cheese industry, as well as policy and program implications of the Food and Modernization Act. Students will make and taste various cheeses throughout the course, in practica, and on an optional one-day field trip. Online Course. Requires computer and high-speed internet access. Must also take ESCI 314 at the same time.
Prerequisites & Notes: Co-requisite: ESCI 314; BIOL 101 or BIOL 204; CHEM 161; or instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 316 - Explorations in Environmental Studies
Introduction to solving environmental problems in a policy context, applications of analytical, written, verbal and quantitative skills to address environmental concerns in an interdisciplinary manner.
Prerequisites & Notes: Declared Huxley major or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 319 - Research and Writing
Source materials, research and writing techniques; emphasis on the nature and development of geography and planning.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 203, ENVS 204 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 320 - GIS I: Introduction to Geographic Information Science
An introduction to Geographic Information Science concepts and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. Lectures will focus on the nature of spatial data, spatial data sources, and the input, manipulation, analysis, and display of spatial data. Practical experience in GIS applications through lab assignments.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 321 - GIS II: Computer Cartography
Map layout, design and production using computer techniques. Methods and limitations of graphic communication are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 320; or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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ENVS 322 - Analysis of Spatial Data
Intermediate level statistical techniques commonly used in solving geographic problems.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 201 and ENVS 320.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 326 - Climatology
Climatic processes, including patterns of climates at various scales; applied climatology; climatic change.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 203, PHYS 101 or PHYS 114 recommended.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 327 - The Soil Environment
A soil science perspective on soils as a natural body. Introduction to the physical and chemical characteristics of soil, the description and classification of soils under the USDA system, and the processes of soil formation.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 203 or GEOL 211.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 331 - Canada: Society and Environment
This course explores relationships between people and the environment in the territory that has come to be known as Canada; emphasis is placed upon the history of such relationships. Topics include: physical geography, Aboriginal geographies, Native-Newcomer interactions, evolving and contested political boundaries, resource use and ecological crisis, and urban development. Also offered as C/AM 331.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 203 or ENVS 204 or ENVS 240 or HIST 277 or C/AM 277 or C/AM 200 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCGM
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ENVS 332 - The Pacific Northwest: Society and Environment
Examination of distribution and character of economic activity, population plus settlement and role of climate, landforms and resources in distributions. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 203 or ENVS 204 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 333 - East Asia: Society and Environment
Survey of physical environment, sustainability, peoples and diversity issues within each country, regions and resources of East Asia; problems and prospects. Also offered as EAST 333.
Prerequisites & Notes: One from: ENVS 203 or ENVS 204 or ENVS 221 or ENVS 240 or EAST 201 or EAST 202 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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ENVS 334 - South Asia: Society and Environment
Systematic analysis of the physical and human environment or South Asia; emphasis on developmental problems.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 204 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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ENVS 335 - The Middle East: Society and Environment
Environments, economies and societies of Southwest Asia and North Africa; emphasis on current problems.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 204 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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ENVS 340 - Developing World
Analysis of selected geographical problems of major countries and regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America; population pressure, agricultural productivity; resource appraisal and utilization; urban industrial growth; urban and regional planning.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 204.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 342 - Geography of the World Economy
Location analysis of the geography of global economic activities; interrelationships of resources, development, industry, trade, transportation, culture, demographics, and migration.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 204 or ECON 206 or HNRS 209 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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ENVS 343 - Urbanization: Processes and Patterns
Geographic focus upon the development, functions and problems of the modern city with emphasis on American patterns.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 204 or ENVS 361 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 344 - Community Solutions to Climate Change
In this course we examine the ways that North American communities are adapting to climatic change.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 202; ENVS 203; or ENVS 204; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 350 - Energy Policy and Politics
This course will allow students to understand the history of energy policy within the U.S.; gain an understanding of the major actors in energy policy; and explore the implications for energy policy from local to global levels. A specific focus will be placed on energy issues as they pertain to the Pacific Northwest. Also offered as ENRG 350.
Prerequisites & Notes: Huxley or CBE or CST major or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 355 - Environmental Law and Policy
Environmental law and policy provide tools to prevent and address environmental harm. Explore, analyze, and critique policy tools and processes relating to air and water quality, hazardous wastes, and species protection.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 303 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 359 - Greening Business Policy and Practice
This course will provide both a survey and applications of major U.S. and Washington state policies and practices supporting the greening of business. Also offered as MGMT 359.
Prerequisites & Notes: Completion of Huxley ENVS Major Phase I or ESCI Major or CBE Major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 360 - Plan Graphics and Site Design: Methods in Urban Design
Introduction to the application of graphic design technology to plan design using computer aided design, publication layout, image presentation, and video editing software.
Prerequisites & Notes: Declaration of Major in Urban Planning and Sustainable Development.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 361 - Introduction to Planning
Principles and practices in urban development and public planning in the United States. Concepts of planning as a community process and professional activity. Evolution of planning ideas in response to changing social, economic, and environmental conditions within the American political framework. Survey of the specialized fields in planning practice, emphasizing the emerging field of environmental planning.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 362 - U.S. Disaster Policy
This course provides a broad introduction to U.S. disaster policies and practices, with some exploration of these themes outside of the U.S. Students explore how state and federal U.S. disaster policies have exacerbated the impacts from natural and technological hazards on marginalized communities. Students apply their learning by participating in training and/or outreach activities of local emergency management and response organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 201; ENVS 203 or GEOL 211; or instructor permission. ENVS 303, ENVS 305 and ENVS 361 recommended.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 368 - Exploring Great Cities
Field methods course examining great cities. Concepts and themes in human geography and urban planning provide a framework for the analysis of the human environments and the forces and efforts that shape them. Course is repeatable up to 12 credits; course may only be taken once for each destination.
Prerequisites & Notes: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1-4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 370 - History of Planning
Survey of the origins, development and significance of the planning movement in the United States and the profession that emerged from it. The seminal innovators, practices and achievements in American planning.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 361 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 372 - Natural Hazards Planning
This interdisciplinary course emphasizes creation of safer human settlements through application of hazard mitigation strategies in community planning, site selection and layout, infrastructure design, and building design. The course provides a survey of meteorological and geological hazards and discusses the mandates and responsibilities of various levels of government. It integrates insights from environmental design disciplines for minimizing losses from natural hazards such as global warming, severe storms, wildfires, flooding, earthquakes, and landslides. Students obtain an introductory knowledge of routine planning, design, engineering and public policy tools for reducing losses from natural hazards, and facilitating suitable post-disaster redevelopment. Students gain hands-on experience through projects assessing existing mitigation plans, researching case studies, and working in teams to develop natural hazard mitigation strategies for jurisdictions at risk.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 203 or GEOL 211; ENVS 361 or ENVS 343; or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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