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Courses

Enviromental Studies 

ENVR 101 — Environmental Studies, 1.0 credit. 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 — Ecosystems and Human Influence, 1.0 credit. E.
Consideration of basic ecological principles and human influences on ecosystems, emphasizing major environmental problems.

ENVR 250 — Pre-May Seminar, 0.5 credit. D.

ENVR 300 — May Seminar, 1.0 credit. MS.

ENVR 302, E SC 302 — Geology, 1.0 credit. 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 380 — Special Topics, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. 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, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. D.

ENVR 475 — Interdisciplinary Research, 1.0 credit. 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, 0.25 to 1.0 credit. 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.