Concordia College

Environmental Studies Department Courses

ENVR 101 A – Environmental Studies, 4 credits. E. This course explores questions of resources, population growth, efficient energy use, conservation, environmental quality, waste disposal and other related topics from a scientific and quantitative perspective. Also examines appropriate attitudes for living responsibly in harmony with the environment.

ENVR 103 G, N, A – Ecosystems and Human Influence, 4 credits. E. Consideration of basic ecological principles and human influences on ecosystems, emphasizing major environmental problems.

ENVR 250 – Pre-May Seminar, 2 credits. D. 

ENVR 300 – May Seminar, 4 credits. MS. 

ENVR 302, ENVR 302 – Geology, 4 credits. E2. A study of the structure of the earth, its dynamic nature, the processes of its formation and the forces changing it. A brief introduction to historical geology and regional geomorphology is included. Laboratory sessions will emphasize the study and identification of rocks and minerals, interpretation of land forms and geological maps, a lapidary project, and a survey of the fossil record. A field trip to western North Dakota, eastern Montana and the Black Hills region of South Dakota is an integral part of this course. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week

ENVR 312 H, X – Global Development Issues, 4 credits. Students are introduced to the social scientific approaches used to understand how demographic, institutional, cultural, economic and ecological factors influence, and are influenced by, societal development. Comparative case studies enable students to understand the structure and dynamics (e.g., population change) of human populations as they relate to socioeconomic development.

ENVR 380 – Special Topics, 2 to 4 credits. D. Courses covering various topics of interest in this particular discipline are offered regularly. Contact department or program chair for more information.

ENVR 390 – Cooperative Education, 2 to 4 credits. D. 

ENVR 475 – Interdisciplinary Research, 4 credits. E2. This course examines and applies principles of interdisciplinary research on currently relevant environmental topics of interest to the class. This class is a seminar and is intended to serve as a capstone course for the program.

ENVR 480 – Independent Study, 1 to 4 credits. D. This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct in-depth research of a particular topic under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Contact the department or program chair for more information.