The foundational course in science is predicated on the view that understanding environmental issues and their underlying scientific principles will occupy a central role in our students' lives and will be critical in their development as informed and participating members of society. The overarching strategy of the course will be to frame environmental science in terms of a series of interacting systems to allow students to analyze a variety of environmental issues. This is a foundational Tier I class; it is prerequisite to all Tier II science core classes.

This course will introduce concepts that form the basis of environmental science, including elemental cycling, energy flow/transformation, and the interconnectivity among atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, and within ecosystems. Ways in which knowledge of these concepts informs policy, management and social perception to produce positive change will also be examined.

Introduction to environmental professions and determining skills and individual traits best suited for professions in policy, science, business, community organizing, etc. Begin developing a professional network.

This course introduces basic statistics from probability through multiple regression, employing computer programs with ecological, environmental, and relevant social science examples and data sets.

Exploration of connections between social justice and environmental health using scientific tools of analysis. Focus on experiences of those at intersection of marginalized social locations. Issues include impacts of modern disposable culture and how socially constructed gender roles affect exposure to environmental health risks while biological sex shapes their impacts.

Examines the structure, function, ecology, and diversity of plants, their importance to human civilization, and the impact of societal decisions regarding their use and exploitation.

An introduction to the biology of birds including the topics of anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution. Includes some field trips to learn how to identify species and to collect behavioral information.

This course covers the creation and maintenance of biodiversity across taxonomic, temporal and spatial scales. It will provide an overview of the history of biogeography, increase understanding of the evolutionary processes that create biodiversity, the influence of biodiversity on ecosystem services, and the rapid biodiversity loss resulting from human actions.

This course introduces the properties, functions, and conservation of soil. Topics include belowground ecosystem services, soil biodiversity, biogeochemical cycles, and conservation, human impacts to soils, and the socioeconomic implications of soil degradation. Lectures, laboratory/field soil testing, field trips, and presentations by experts in sustainable soil management are employed.

This course introduces students to basic principles and knowledge to explain climate change. Students will learn about natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change, the interactions between earth-atmosphere-ocean systems, climate feedback mechanisms, and impacts of climate change on the natural physical environment.

Freshwater ecosystems are threatened by water extraction, pollution, invasive species, and many other pressures. This course covers physical, chemical, and biological processes in freshwaters, and the benefits that humans derive from these ecosystems. Major issues for conservation will be covered at global and Great Lakes scales.

This course examines the ecology of the Mediterranean Sea and how human activity has shaped the present-day ecosystem. Students will learn fundamental ecological concepts including ecosystem functioning, energy flow, matter transformation, and elemental cycles and the human impacts on the Mediterranean environment, including discussion of impact reduction and remediation.

This course is the second in a three-course sequence required of all ENVS majors. It will provide the basic scientific grounding needed to intelligently discuss environmental policy and to prepare students for more advanced study in the environmental sciences. It focuses on physical science, especially thermodynamics, energy and climate change.

A lab course designed to be associated with ENVS 237, this course is designed to introduce all ENVS majors to lab safety, basic lab techniques such as use of balances and microscopes, data analysis, and the application of these techniques to the study of environmental science.

The mission of environmental journalism is to raise public awareness about environmental news and issues. It is about being ethical, accurate, fair, and clear, whether reporting, investigating, or advocating for change.

This engaged-learning course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of avian conservation, ecology and management. Field trips for viewing birds in the wild, observing behavior and collecting data on habitat assessments are highlighted. Students participate in a community service project to gather data for avian conservation and management

The concept of energy developed from antiquity through the present day and applied to national and worldwide energy use patterns, the technologies supporting their use, as well as the societal impact and environmental consequences of energy usage.

Introduction to chemical principles in the natural and altered environment. This course covers the fundamentals of organic and inorganic chemistry in the context of the pressing environmental issues: air pollution, stratospheric ozone depletion, climate change, water pollution, and environmental contaminants.

Basic techniques for chemical analysis of environmental samples, including air, water and soil. Learn to use electronic data acquisition systems and further develop scientific writing skills.

Study of processes which cycle water between oceans, atmosphere, and land surface. This course examines precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, transpiration, groundwater and surface water flow. Understanding these processes is fundamental to managing our resources in the face of mounting environmental challenges and natural resource pressures.

Explores the role of climate in history, from the emergence of homo sapiens to recent anthropogenic climate change. Major topics include the social impact of climate variability, sources of resilience, origins of scientific knowledge, and the use of historical knowledge in the present.

The purpose of this course is to foster an in-depth understanding of ecology, the study of relationships between organisms and the environment at organizational scales ranging from genes, individuals, and populations to communities, ecosystems, and landscapes. Topics include population dynamics, species interactions, community dynamics, food webs, ecosystem functions, and landscape ecology with a strong emphasis on scientific inquiry and data interpretation.

This course provides students with an understanding of how sustainable systems work and how the structure and function of these systems is altered by human activities. Students will gain first-hand experience studying environmental issues in China [air/water pollution, loss of biodiversity, and climate change] through lectures & field trips.

Examines the impact of humans as consumers on the environment and how these interactions affect the probability of establishing sustainability for human and non-humans on Earth.

This course examines how policy interacts with race and class to affect differentially people's access to a clean, safe, productive environment; Reviews history of the environmental justice movement, and community, policy, and legal responses; Develops students' ability to work across diverse social groups to advance environmental justice and sustainability.

Eco-spirituality is an emerging field in ecology, conservation, and religion that recognizes the spiritual component of environmentalism and Earth stewardship. This course explores how ecological efforts are enhanced by including a spiritual dimension and spirituality and religion must include awareness and engagement with ecology and ecological issues.

This course will allow students to develop experience and skills employed in ecological studies, with an emphasis on field work, laboratory analysis, and hypothesis testing. Topics for lab exercises will correspond closely with material from Ecology (ENVS 280) lecture. Course does not satisfy requirements for BIOL major.

Course content includes lab skills and analytical techniques commonly employed in ecological studies; emphasizes sampling, research design, field work, laboratory technique, data analysis, project development, hypothesis testing, and scientific report writing.

Restricted to students in SES majors. This course teaches students to approach environmental problem-solving from a systems perspective by understanding the complex adaptive nature of socio-ecological. It introduces analytic techniques used in the natural/social sciences, and provides opportunity to analyze and connect data from various disciplines (e.g., ecology, economics, sociology) to address pressing environmental concerns.

This course surveys the environment and environmentalism in United States history, from the transformation of New England into a farm ecology, the expansion of the cotton South, the settlement of the West, to the rise of industrial cities, suburban sprawl, and the globalization of the economy.

Public health is the science of preventing disease and protecting and promoting the health of populations and communities. Through interactive exercises and application of concepts, this course considers its history; ethical principles; scientific foundation and tools; biomedical bases; socioeconomic and behavioral factors; environmental issues; and relationship to medical care.

This course is designed as an introduction to the field of environmental health, including regulations, research, disease prevention, and advocacy.

This introduction to environmental law surveys some critical federal environmental statutes, rules, and regulations in the United States; important case law decided under those statutes; interaction between federal, state, and local jurisdictions; and impacts on air, land, water, and natural resources.

Focus on legal and policy processes used to govern pollution, water use, endangered species, toxic substances, and environmental impact and risk.

This course looks at how the law allocates and protects one of our most crucial natural resources -- water. Understanding development and regulation of water ownership and use and how those decisions impact current environmental and socio-economic issues.

This course looks at the laws that shape traditional energy production and the growing regulation of renewable and sustainable energy.

Students will immerse themselves in the winter environment and learn about habitats on, in, and under snow, both terrestrial and aquatic, organisms that live in these habitats and their physiological, behavioral and morphological adaptations for survival. Students will gain an understanding of research on winter ecosystems.

Students will learn to apply ecological and evolutionary biological principles to the preservation of wild plant/animal species, and to the preservation/management of ecosystems. Conservation approaches and challenges for all types of ecosystems, will be covered, with emphasis on contemporary threats to biodiversity, including habitat fragmentation, invasive species, and climate change.

Students will apply principles learned in ENVS 320 to conservation problems in the Chicago region and elsewhere, through visits to conservation sites and discuss concerns/initiatives with land managers and policy makers. They will develop skills in species identification, ecosystem delineation and description, and the use of field equipment and methods.

Invasive species are one of the greatest global threats to biodiversity, ecosystem function, economies, and human health. Species become invasive when moved beyond native range, become established, and cause harm. This course covers how species are moved, how and when they become established, and potential harm they can cause.

This course introduces the significant role of microorganisms in numerous environmental and human-engineered processes. It covers microbiology and its basic methods to orient students to this field of science and the importance of microbial diversity relevant to agriculture, public health, and ecological restoration.

This course provides an introduction to the environmental, social, and economic implications of sustainable agriculture. Students will learn the origins, major concepts, and current issues of sustainability in agriculture. Ecological concepts and principles applied to manage sustainable food production to support community health and economic justice will be explored.

In this hands-on course, students will build knowledge and skills in agriculture and ecology through work in greenhouse, laboratory, classroom, and field settings. Students will build on foundations of Environmental Science and Biology by examining challenges of food production, management decisions, and environmental change facing agroecosystems both locally and abroad.

This course links conceptual and practical considerations of food-system assessment and develop a base of tools for practitioners. It examines major elements of the assessment process: systems thinking and conceptual frameworks; the food system from consumer and producer perspectives; identifying leverage points that might be influenced to affect positive change.

This course provides a theoretical and practical basis for the increasing global efforts to reverse damage caused by humans to ecosystems and species, emphasizing the many perspectives (e.g., ecological, social, political, engineering) that must be considered to develop, implement, and assess restoration projects across a range of ecosystem types.

Students will apply principles learned in ENVS 330 to restoration sites in Chicago and beyond. They will visit restoration sites and discuss strategies and initiatives with land managers and policy makers. Students will develop skills in ecological-site description, and in the analytical methods required to determine success of restoration projects.

Industrial ecology combines Business, Environment, & Engineering to shift industrial processes from linear (open loop) systems, where resources move through the system to become waste, to circular (closed loop) systems where waste becomes inputs for new processes. Students will learn life cycle assessment (LCA) to measure environmental impacts.

This course introduces principles and concepts of a circular economy that can support a more sustainable future. The course reviews circular design, materials management, business models, supply chains, policy, financing, metrics, and applications. This course may include speakers and/or field trips to learn about companies with circular business practices.

Ecological Economics is a trans disciplinary course that takes a systems approach to the relationship between planetary stewardship, social justice, and the economy to design a prosperous and desirable future for humans on a finite planet. Ecological economics fuses economic theory and sustainability science to generate new solutions for today's challenges. Topics include sustainable scale, just distribution, efficient allocation and relationships between economic

This project-based course focuses on solving complex human sustainability challenges through the application of sustainable design methods at the product and process level. Students will learn and apply biomimicry, circular, and human-centered design methods to develop conceptual and prototype solutions. Understand and apply: (1) circular design methods (2) biomimicry design methods; and (3) human-centered design (design thinking) methods.

This course provides an introduction overview of the health consequences associated with climate change and the local, federal, and global response to mitigate these negative health outcomes. During the course students will be expected incorporate course content and develop a realistic response public health plan to climate change for a locality of their choosing.

This Study Abroad field course is designed to build on the foundations learned in Ecology, Environmental Science, and Anthropology classes by examining the biodiversity and tropical ecosystems of Belize, by exploring the cultural traditions of some of its peoples, particularly the Mayans; and learn how local communities are involved in protecting and sustaining ecological and natural sites through community based conservation and sustainability practices.

This course provides an introduction to conservation ecology in Neotropical ecosystems via classroom sessions and experiential learning activities during a Spring-Break field trip to Belize. Students will gain experience in environmental monitoring and biological survey methods. Ecosystems studied: coral reefs, mangrove forests, subtropical rain and dry forests, savannas, rivers, wetlands.

'STEP: Water' is an interdisciplinary and hands-on course in which students learn about a relevant and complex environmental problems pertaining to water and then develop and implement projects that address the problem on campus and in the local community.

'STEP: Biogas' is an interdisciplinary and hands-on course in which students learn about a relevant and complex environmental problems pertaining to biogas production, processing and transport and then develop and implement projects that address the problem on campus and in the local community.

Consideration of environmental, political, economic, historical, and cultural contexts of climate change. Examination of actions occurring at varying geographic scales to mitigate and/or adapt to climate change impacts. Problem- and solution-based learning of how to invest resources effectively to deal with a changing climate and its consequences.

'STEP: Food Systems' is an interdisciplinary and hands-on course in which students learn about a relevant and complex environmental problems pertaining to food production, processing and transport and then develop and implement projects that address the problem on campus and in the local community.

Examines environmental, economic, social and political impacts of sustainable practices on general public and global and local organizations. Provides students with understanding of importance to corporations and other entities of measuring, monitoring, and reporting resource use to customers and stakeholders.

Fundamental concepts and methodology of measuring and reporting environmental sustainability impacts in the areas of energy, air, buildings and transportation.

Fundamental concepts and methodology of measuring and reporting environmental sustainability impacts in the areas of water, land, food and waste. Environmental and social impacts of water use and sources, land use practices, food sourcing and production, and waste production and recovery.

Capstone course in the four course sequence on Sustainability Assessment & Planning. Using concepts and methodology to create a comprehensive sustainability plan including stakeholder engagement, life cycle analyses, set resource baselines, short- and long-term sustainability goals, budgets and draft sustainability plan for a representative entity.

Course introduces students to the emerging field of sustainability in business and the growing focus on the social, environmental, and economic performance of businesses. The course presents the scientific, ethical, and business cases for adopting sustainability. This course fulfills a MGMT elective.

This study abroad course takes students to international destinations to learn about business and sustainability management in the global context. Students hear presentations from local experts on sustainability in government, nonprofit, & for-profit entities, visit entities that have adopted sustainability practices, & visit local cultural sites. Fulfills MGMT elective.

This course will focus on the ecology, evolution, behavior, and conservation of the class, Mammalia. Students will gain insight how this unique group evolved over time and became the dominate lineage over the Tertiary period. Furthermore, we will investigate how mammals hold special social and cultural relationship with humans, and why we have such complicated relationships with mammals, from revering them in religious contexts, to keeping them in our homes, to consuming them as nutrition.

Field ornithology is an intensive 3-week engaged-learning course at the Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus during the peak of the migratory season intended to provide an introduction to the theory and practice of field ornithology. Emphasis will be on field identification and song recognition, census techniques, and avian behavior.

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Python programming for Geographic Information Systems. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and projects, students will develop the skills necessary to leverage Python in GIS applications, automate geospatial workflows, and analyze spatial data. ENVS 380 pre- or co-requisite

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a mapping tool that allows users to create interactive searches, analyze spatial information, edit data and maps, and present the results visually. The course includes lecture, laboratory, and project components. Students will learn basic GIS skills and applications and work on projects with community organizations.

Students in this course will learn tools required to solve complex environmental problems and gain experience with spatial analysis, network analysis, 3-D analysis, GIS modeling, geostatistics, and other ArcGIS extensions. Students will also learn about internet-based mapping for dissemination of spatial data.

Science of obtaining information about objects or areas using data from remote sensors on satellites or mounted on aircraft that can detect energy reflected from Earth. Topics include data collection; digital image processing, assessment, evaluation, and enhancement; display alternatives and visualization; electromagnetic radiation principles and radiometric correction; and geometric correction.

This course will increase student knowledge of the social, political, economic, psychological, and cultural dimensions that influence the success of conservation projects and develop skills in conducting human dimensions-inquiry using surveys, interviews, observation, and/or participatory methods. It will contribute to preparation for employment in the conservation field and/or graduate study.

Explores resource conservation issues using economic principles. Topics include management of forests, wildlife and mineral resources; the demand for parks and outdoor recreation; the debate between environmental preservation and conservation; valuation of ecosystem services; the economics of biodiversity and endangered species; and policies to promote conservation in agriculture.

This course introduces students to epidemiological and policy aspects of global health with a focus on health disparities at the international level.

This course will provide information on how pollutants affect ecosystems and how we might ameliorate their negative effects in our world. The emphasis of this course will be the fate and effects of pollutants in the ecosystem. The effects will be from molecular level to individual organism, community, and ecosystem levels.

Tools and methods for analyzing combined social and ecological datasets. Emphasis on learning advanced quantitative statistics and applying this to project work. Students required to include both ecological and social data analysis in their projects - working with computer programs and output written in R/R-Studio, and interpreting output from these programs.

This course covers the area of potential effects of pollutants to ecosystems and practices on risk assessment for pollutants based on exposure and effect data in the literature. Different approaches for assessing the potential ecological impacts and risks of pollutants in support of environmental management will be discussed and practiced.

This course requires students to focus on a specific environmental issue or theme, integrating multidisciplinary perspectives, through individual or group presentations, discussion, and analysis of presentations by outside speakers.

Students may register for independent research on a topic mutually acceptable to the student and any professor in the department. Usually this research is directed to a particular course or to the research of the professor. Enrollment Conditions: Administrative Permission.

Fulfills capstone requirement for SES majors. Through independent research experience, examine how scientific, sociological, economic and political knowledge and perspectives interact and define environmental problems and solutions/mitigation efforts. Research projects must use a multi-disciplinary perspective in analysis and interpretation.

Students may register for independent research on a topic mutually acceptable to the student and any professor in the department. Usually this research is directed to a particular course or to the research of the professor. This version is used when funds must be drawn from a 'lab fees' budget line to conduct the research. Requires Administrative Permission to enroll.

Students seek out and engage in a semester- or summer-long internship with a civic, business, governmental, or academic group providing hands-on experience in work on environmental issues.

Fulfills capstone requirement for SES majors. Through internship experience, students reflect upon academic and extra-curricular activities in their degree program and learn how scientific, sociological, economic and political knowledge and perspectives interact and define environmental problems and solutions/mitigation efforts.

The interdisciplinary team-taught Bioethics capstone course examines a topic in bioethics from both scientific and ethical points of view. Topics may include biotechnologies, concepts of race and gender, the environment, reproduction, and others. This course number provides a cross-listed elective for Environmental Science students when the Bioethics capstone's topic is environmental.

Directed by an ESP faculty member, students will read, analyze, and discuss a publications focusing on different aspects of a specific environmental issue or theme.

This required core course provides an integrated overview of environmental science and sustainability which connect to sustainable development and ecological economics goals to define a just and safe space for the equitable distribution of life's essential re-sources that does not exceed the Earth's capacity to provide and replenish them. Restricted to GRAD students.

This required core course examines theoretical perspectives on and practical examples of sustainable development at both global and local/regional scales. Restricted to GRAD students.

This introduction to environmental law surveys some critical federal environmental statutes, rules, and regulations in the United States; important case law decided under those statutes; interaction between federal, state, and local jurisdictions; and impacts on air, land, water, and natural resources. Restricted to GRAD students.

Focus on legal and policy processes used to govern pollution, water use, endangered species, toxic substances, and environmental impact and risk. Restricted to GRAD students.

This course looks at how the law allocates and protects one of our most crucial natural resources -- water. Understanding development and regulation of water ownership and use and how those decisions impact current environmental and socio-economic issues. Restricted to GRAD students.

This course looks at the laws that shape traditional energy production and the growing regulation of renewable and sustainable energy. Restricted to GRAD students.

Students will learn to apply ecological and evolutionary biological principles to the preservation of wild plant/animal species, and to the preservation/management of ecosystems. Conservation approaches and challenges for all types of ecosystems, will be covered, with emphasis on contemporary threats to biodiversity, including habitat fragmentation, invasive species, and climate change. Restricted to GRAD students.

Invasive species are one of the greatest global threats to biodiversity, ecosystem function, economies, and human health. Species become invasive when moved beyond native range, become established, and cause harm. This course covers how species are moved, how and when they become established, and potential harm they can cause. Restricted to GRAD students.

This course introduces the significant role of microorganisms in numerous environmental and human-engineered processes. It covers microbiology and its basic methods to orient students to this field of science and the importance of microbial diversity relevant to agriculture, public health, and ecological restoration. Restricted to Graduate Students in the ENSS-MS program.

This course provides an introduction to the environmental, social, and economic implications of sustainable agriculture. Students will learn the origins, major concepts, and current issues of sustainability in agriculture. Ecological concepts and principles applied to manage sustainable food production to support community health and economic justice will be explored. Restricted to GRAD students.

In this hands-on course, students will build knowledge and skills in agriculture and ecology through work in greenhouse, laboratory, classroom, and field settings. Students will build on foundations of Environmental Science and Biology by examining challenges of food production, management decisions, and environmental change facing agroecosystems both locally and abroad. Restricted to GRAD students.

This course links conceptual and practical considerations of food-system assessment and develop a base of tools for practitioners. It examines major elements of the assessment process: systems thinking and conceptual frameworks; the food system from consumer and producer perspectives; identifying leverage points that might be influenced to affect positive change. Restricted to GRAD students.

This course provides a theoretical and practical basis for the increasing global efforts to reverse damage caused by humans to ecosystems and species, emphasizing the many perspectives (e.g., ecological, social, political, engineering) that must be considered to develop, implement, and assess restoration projects across a range of ecosystem types. Restricted to GRAD students.

Industrial ecology combines Business, Environment, & Engineering to shift industrial processes from linear (open loop) systems, where resources move through the system to become waste, to circular (closed loop) systems where waste becomes inputs for new processes. Students will learn life cycle assessment (LCA) to measure environmental impacts.

This project-based course focuses on solving complex human sustainability challenges through the application of sustainable design methods at the product and process level. Students will learn and apply biomimicry, circular, and human-centered design methods to develop conceptual and prototype solutions. Restricted to graduate students.

Ecological Economics is a trans disciplinary course that takes a systems approach to the relationship between planetary stewardship, social justice, and the economy to design a prosperous and desirable future for humans on a finite planet. Ecological economics fuses economic theory and sustainability science to generate new solutions for today's challenges. Restricted to GRAD students.

This project-based course focuses on solving complex human sustainability challenges through the application of sustainable design methods at the product and process level. Students will learn and apply biomimicry, circular, and human-centered design methods to develop conceptual and prototype solutions. ENVS 436 Restricted to graduate students.

This course provides an introduction overview of the health consequences associated with climate change and the local, federal, and global response to mitigate these negative health outcomes. During the course students will be expected incorporate course content and develop a realistic response public health plan to climate change for a locality of their choosing. Restricted to GRAD students.

Examines environmental, economic, social and political impacts of sustainable practices on general public and global and local organizations. Provides students with understanding of importance to corporations and other entities of measuring, monitoring, and reporting resource use to customers and stakeholders. Restricted to GRAD students.

Fundamental concepts and methodology of measuring and reporting environmental sustainability impacts in the areas of energy, air, buildings and transportation.

Fundamental concepts and methodology of measuring and reporting environmental sustainability impacts in the areas of water, land, food and waste. Environmental and social impacts of water use and sources, land use practices, food sourcing and production, and waste production and recovery.

Capstone course in the four course sequence on Sustainability Assessment & Planning. Using concepts and methodology to create a comprehensive sustainability plan including stakeholder engagement, life cycle analyses, set resource baselines, short- and long-term sustainability goals, budgets and draft sustainability plan for a representative entity.

To introduce students to the emerging field of sustainability in business and the growing focus on the social, environmental, and economic performance of businesses. The course presents the scientific, moral, business, & economic cases for adopting sustainability. This course fulfills a MGMT elective.

This study abroad course takes students to international destinations to learn about business and sustainability management in the global context. Students hear presentations from local experts on sustainability in government, nonprofit, & for-profit entities, visit entities that have adopted sustainability practices, & visit local cultural sites.

This course will focus on the ecology, evolution, behavior, and conservation of the class, Mammalia. Students will gain insight how this unique group evolved over time and became the dominate lineage over the Tertiary period. Furthermore, we will investigate how mammals hold special social and cultural relationship with humans, and why we have such complicated relationships with mammals, from revering them in religious contexts, to keeping them in our homes, to consuming them as nutrition.

Field ornithology is an intensive 3-week engaged-learning course at the Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus during the peak of the migratory season intended to provide an introduction to the theory and practice of field ornithology. Emphasis will be on field identification and song recognition, census techniques, and avian behavior. Restricted to GRAD students.

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Python programming for Geographic Information Systems. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and projects, students will develop the skills necessary to leverage Python in GIS applications, automate geospatial workflows, and analyze spatial data. ENVS 480 pre- or co-requisite

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a mapping tool that allows users to create interactive searches, analyze spatial information, edit data and maps, and present the results visually. The course includes lecture, laboratory, and project components. Students will learn basic GIS skills and applications and work on projects with community organizations. Restricted to GRAD students.

Students in this course will learn tools required to solve complex environmental problems and gain experience with spatial analysis, network analysis, 3-D analysis, GIS modeling, geostatistics, and other ArcGIS extensions. Students will also learn about internet-based mapping for dissemination of spatial data.

Science of obtaining information about objects or areas using data from remote sensors on satellites or mounted on aircraft that can detect energy reflected from Earth. Topics include data collection; digital image processing, assessment, evaluation, and enhancement; display alternatives and visualization; electromagnetic radiation principles and radiometric correction; and geometric correction. Restricted to GRAD students.

This course will increase student knowledge of the social, political, economic, psychological, and cultural dimensions that influence the success of conservation projects and develop skills in conducting human dimensions-inquiry using surveys, interviews, observation, and/or participatory methods. It will contribute to preparation for employment in the conservation field and/or graduate study. Restricted to GRAD students.

Explores resource conservation issues using economic principles. Topics include management of forests, wildlife and mineral resources; the demand for parks and outdoor recreation; the debate between environmental preservation and conservation; valuation of ecosystem services; the economics of biodiversity and endangered species; and policies to promote conservation in agriculture. Restricted to Grad students.

This course will provide information on how pollutants affect ecosystems and how we might ameliorate their negative effects in our world. The emphasis of this course will be the fate and effects of pollutants in the ecosystem. The effects will be from molecular level to individual organism, community, and ecosystem levels. Restricted to GRAD students.

Tools and methods for analyzing combined social and ecological datasets. Emphasis on learning advanced quantitative statistics and applying this to project work. Students required to include both ecological and social data analysis in their projects - working with computer programs and output written in R/R-Studio, and interpreting output from these programs. Restricted to Graduate students.

This course covers the area of potential effects of pollutants to ecosystems and practices on risk assessment for pollutants based on exposure and effect data in the literature. Different approaches for assessing the potential ecological impacts and risks of pollutants in support of environmental management will be discussed and practiced. Restricted to Graduate students.

This course explores the environmental crisis of the loss of biodiversity. It covers the evolutionary origin of biodiversity, the importance and glory of biodiversity, and how ecosystem structure and function collapses when we reach the tipping point of species extinction. The course is intended for Jesuit men in formation in the First Studies Program, and is limited to them. No prerequisites are required.

Students may register for independent research on a topic mutually acceptable to the student and any professor in the department. Usually this research is directed to a particular course or to the research of the professor. Post-baccalaureate students only.

Students seek out and engage in a semester -or summer-long internship with a civic, business, governmental, or academic group providing hands on experience in work on environmental issues. Post-baccalaureate students only.

Specific titles and contents vary from semester to semester. Variable credit hours.

Specific titles and contents vary from semester to semester. Includes a lab component. Variable credit hours. Post-baccalaureate students only.

Directed by an SES faculty member, students will read, analyze, and discuss a publications focusing on different aspects of a specific environmental issue or theme. Post-baccalaureate students only.