ENVR 540 (3) Environmental Regulations This lecture course introduces students to major federal environmental statutes, including the Clean Water Act; Clean Air Act; Safe Drinking Water Act; Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act; CERCLA (Superfund); Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; Toxic Substances Control Act; Endangered Species Act; and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. In addition, several state of Minnesota environmental statutes will be discussed. (F)
ENVR 550 (3) Environmental Pollution & Control This is a lecture course focusing on the sources and control of pollutants in air, soil, water, and groundwater. Hazardous waste treatment and the effects of pollutants on human health are also discussed. (F)
ENVR 560 (4) Analysis of Pollutants The is a lecture/lab class designed to give students "hands-on" experience with various methods of environmental analysis coupled with the development of a research proposal. The class research project requires the collection and analysis of samples using methods approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. Quality control and Quality Assurance methods are emphasized. (S)
ENVR 583 (1-2) Seminar Each major will present a seminar on his/her research and also have the option to attend semester-long seminars on special topics.
ENVR 591 (1-2) In-Service
ENVR 600 (3) Environmental Assessment This lecture course introduces students to the National Environmental Policy Act and requirements for Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessment Worksheets at the federal and state Level. Phase I Environmental Assessment of land and buildings, an International Perspective on Environmental Assessments, and Economic and Social Impact Assessment are also discussed.
ENVR 619 (2-3) Selected Topics in Environmental Science
ENVR 677 (1-6) Individual Study Individual Research Project. (F,S)
ENVR 694 (1-2) Alternate Plan Paper (F,S)
ENVR 698 (1-12) Internship Experience in applied Environmental Sciences according to a prearranged training program. (F,S)
ENVR 699 (1-6) Thesis (F,S)
