Environmental Studies Courses ENST 1500: Introduction to
Environmental Science. Basic environmental science literacy for
informed citizens as inhabitants and stewards of Earth. The use
of science and the scientific method to understand, assess, and
manage the environment to improve human health, conserve energy
and resources, preserve nature, and sustain quality of life. 3
s.h. (General Education, Natural Science Course) ENST 1500L.
Introduction to Environmental Science Lab. The use of the
scientific method to explore various fields in environmental
science including water quality, risk assessment, biodiversity
and mineral uses. This field and laboratory work supplements
ENST 1500. Prereq. or concurrent: ENST 1500. 1 s.h. (General
Education, Natural Science Lab) ENST 2600. Foundations of
Environmental Studies. A survey of the principles and issues of
environmental studies including basic ecology, biodiversity,
hazardous and solid waste management, sustainable development,
energy production and conservation, e