ENV 1050. Introduction to Environmental Science. (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to vocabulary, major concepts, and contemporary issues related to the natural world and human interaction with it.

ENV 1300. Introduction to Sustainability. (3 Credits)

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the vocabulary, importance, technology, and occupations concerning sustainability. This course is a guide on the principles that help us understand sustainability and how we can be more sustainable. This course reveals what types of well-paid sustainability careers exist. The list of topics ensures learners have a full exposure and understanding of sustainability as related to the triple bottom line, closed loop systems, ecological footprint, zero waste, alternative and renewable energy, local sourcing, nature's carrying capacity, water, transportation, food supplies, and climate change.

ENV 1400. Introductory GIS. (4 Credits)

This course introduces the principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS software. Topics covered include fundamental cartography, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating geographical data. Laboratory Course.

ENV 1500. Remote Sensing from Satellites and Drones. (3 Credits)

This course introduces the use of remotely sensed data for the studying environmental conditions. Topics include data acquisition, processing, analysis, and application.

ENV 1600. Meteorology. (3 Credits)

This course provides a physical description of the weather variables (temperature, wind, moisture, pressure, solar radiation, vorticity, etc.) and the relationships that exist among them. This knowledge will be used to explain weather events such as frontal passages, cloud formation, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. This course will also investigate techniques of forecasting future weather events.

ENV 1800. Environmental Science. (4 Credits)

This course is a study of the effects man has on his surroundings through a basic understanding of ecological, biochemical, and physical systems in nature. Laboratory course.

ENV 2200. Water Quality and Aquaponics. (4 Credits)

This course explores how natural environmental processes are driven by chemical reactions and how these processes are affected by toxicants. Includes production techniques and methods for aquaponics, the combination of hydroponics and aquaculture. Laboratory Course.

ENV 2400. Native Plants of Wisconsin. (4 Credits)

This course explores the plants present throughout the different regions and ecosystems of Wisconsin. Emphasis will be place on identifying native plants and their conservation. Laboratory Course.

ENV 2500. Earth Science. (4 Credits)

This course is an integrated study of the materials physical features of Earth and the processes that form and shape them. Map skills are also developed. Laboratory course.

ENV 2600. Oceanography. (4 Credits)

This course is a study of the chemical, geologic, physical, and biological features of Earth’s oceans. Topics covered include the history of oceanography, chemistry and physical properties of sea water, waves, global currents seas, and submarine morphology. Laboratory course.

ENV 3200. Environmental Data Analysis. (3 Credits)

This course includes the fundamentals of statistics, data exploration, and graphing with practical application to environmental sciences. Computation will use the R software environment for statistical computing and graphics.
Prerequisites: (MATH 205 or 2050).

ENV 4990. Advanced Applied Field Research. (1-4 Credits)

This course serves as a practical capstone experience in environmental science. The course involves individual engagement in experimental research, including experimental design, data collection, and data analysis. Successful completion of major capstone requirements includes presentation of results in paper, poster, and/or oral presentation formats. Note: Junior or senior standing required. Students may enroll in this course multiple times, up to a maximum of 4 total credits.

ENV 5800. Readings in Environmental Science. (3 Credits)

This course covers a wide range of issues and problems such as air and water pollution, energy resources, climate change, acid rain, the greenhouse effect, wastes, and land/resource management.