ENS-Environmental Science (Graduate)
Course Descriptions

ENS 596. Special Topics in Environmental Science (1-3)
Experimental or special coursework in Environmental Science for beginning graduate students, fifth year, and seniors with appropriate academic background. Subject matter and methods will vary. Fall or Spring.

ENS 601. Water Resources Management (3)
Three hours of lecture and discussion per week. This course provides an introduction to interdisciplinary water management. It draws upon subject matters from many areas, including water policy, planning, economics, hydrology, law, engineering and water quality. Fall.

ENS 606. Environmental Risk Perception (3)
Three hours of lecture and discussion per week. Concepts, problems and research related to the assessment and management of environ-mental hazards in our society. Current psychological, sociological and cultural theories in risk perception, communication, and policy. Emphasis on the interplay between science, politics, law, cultural values and public opinion. Fall. Prerequisites: Coursework in psychology, sociology and environmental policy are recommended.

ENS 607 Wetland Practicum (2-3)
Two hours of lecture and three hours of group learning per week. Pro-vides students with a working knowledge of wetland management, emphasizing wetland delineation, functional assessment and mitigation with module problems with reports required for each module. Two credits for completion of two modules; three credits for completion of three modules. Fall.

ENS 696. Special Topics in Environmental Science and Policy (1-3)
Experimental and developmental courses in new areas of interest to environmental studies faculty and graduate students not covered in regularly scheduled courses. Fall and Spring.

ENS 796. Advanced Topics in Environmental Science and Policy (1-3)
Lectures and discussions, seminars, conferences and group research on advanced topics of special or current interest, in fields of interest to environmental studies faculty and graduate students. Fall and Spring.

ENS 797. Environmental Science Seminar (1-3)
Discussion of current topics and research related to environmental science. Fall and Spring.

ENS 798. Problems in Environmental Science and Policy (Credit hours to be arranged)
Individualized, special study of environmental science and policy subjects and issues. Comprehensive oral or written report required for some problems. Fall, Spring and Summer.

ENS 898. Professional Experience (1-12)
Professional experience which applies, enriches and/or complements formal coursework. Graded on an "S/U" basis. Fall, Spring and Summer.

ENS 899. Master's Thesis Research (Credit hours to be arranged)
Research and independent study for the master's degree and thesis. Fall, Spring and Summer.

ENS 999. Doctoral Thesis Research (Credit hours to be arranged)
Research and independent study for the doctoral degree and dissertation. Fall, Spring and Summer.