• ENVS 2210: Environmental Pollution and Remediation Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The environmental Pollution and Remediation Technique course gives the students the skills to diagnose land and groundwater pollution issues. In this course students will learn about the common types of land (soil) and groundwater pollutants and the remediation methods currently employed by remediation industry. This course uses case studies of the local environment to take an in-depth look at the real and local pollution issues. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify common types of land and groundwater pollutants. 2. Apply the fundamental principles of remediation to remove and/or process pollution. 3. Devise protocols to minimize and mitigate pollution to avoid remediation processes. 4. Evaluate the key indicators for sustainable remediation approaches. Prerequisites: ENVS 1210 and ENVS 1215 and MATH 1050 or higher (All grade C- or higher); and CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1215 (Both may be taken concurrently). SP
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• ENVS 2700R: Field Methods in Environmental Science

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  A preparatory course for undergraduate participation in collaborative research projects in environmental science. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop skills in collecting and organizing scientific data from field investigations. 2. Consider how concepts and skills acquired in coursework can be developed through interdisciplinary research.. 3. Develop a hypothesis for a research project in the environmental or related sciences, and devise a protocol to test that hypothesis. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ENVS 1210 and ENVS 1215 (Both grade C- or higher). SP (even)
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• ENVS 2990R: Career Seminar in Environmental Science

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Seminar course aimed to help students who have declared an environmental science major prepare for future careers in their field. Seminar and workshop activities will include potential career paths in the environmental sciences, professional development and research experience opportunities, preparing cover letters and resumes/CVs, and the process of applying to graduate programs and jobs. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify potential opportunities as a environmental science degree graduate. 2. Prepare and evaluate professional materials that will be needed to apply for summer and post-graduate jobs and programs. 3. Discuss and collaborate with faculty, peer students, and guest speakers in a professional setting. 4. Develop professional skills for interviews and collaborative settings. FA
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• ENVS 3110: Scientific Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Augments research, writing, and communication skills of science majors. On successful completion, students will be able to effectively use scientific literature databases; find, read, understand, and critically assess primary scientific literature; write in a clear, concise, scientific style that will be required in upper-level science classes, including Senior Thesis, and in graduate study or future professions. In order to enter ENVS 3110 with the needed experience in scientific writing, students are required to have completed or be currently enrolled in a natural sciences course that requires an original, student-designed research project and paper or must obtain instructor permission before enrolling. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Employ use scientific literature databases. 2. Analyze and assess primary scientific literature effectively and efficiently. 3. Develop clear, concise, scientific context for all types of communication that you will be required to do in upper-level science classes (including senior thesis) and in your professional life (e.g., research reports for publication in primary literature and for corporate distribution). Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 and ENVS 3410 or ENVS 3510 or BIOL 3040 or GEO 3400. FA, SP
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• ENVS 3210: Soil Science

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course takes a multidisciplinary approach to soil science by exploring the physical, chemical, and biological composition of soils. Students will develop skills to assess and characterize soils for quantitative analysis and evaluation. Topics covered include soil morphology and classification, USDA soil taxonomy, soil chemistry and nutrient cycling, and soil pollution. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful completion of this course students will: 1. Understand soil properties and the processes and factors that control soil formation. 2. Develop skills to characterize and classify different soil types. 3. Describe and analyze interactions between soils, plants, water, and biogeochemical cycles. 4. Identify problems in soil management and evaluate strategies to mitigate these issues. Prerequisites: CHEM 1210 (Grade C- or higher). SP (even)
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• ENVS 3280: Environmental Policy, Regulations, Health, and Safety

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course studies the interrelationships of people, public and private sector business, policy, politics and the environment. The Environmental Policy and Regulation course examines the real-world environmental issues from a policy perspective. In this course students will explore how to effectively communicate over environmental problems which is a significant factor in politics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and explain local and national environmental issues from a policy perspective. 2. Evaluate and critique global and local environmental strategies and policies. 3. Survey and analyze legal approaches to pollution control, environmental planning and natural resource management. 4. Develop communication skills through public speaking, and engaging the public on environmental issues. Prerequisite: ENVS 2210 (Grade C- or higher). FA (odd)
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• ENVS 3410: Air Quality and Control Technologies

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The Air Quality & Control Technologies course is a multidisciplinary course consisting of math, physics and chemistry. Topics include sufficient information on major chemical compounds cause outdoor and indoor air pollution; health and environmental effects of air pollution; pollution prevention; and theory and practice of air pollution control technologies to reduce particulate matter, volatile organic compound (VOC), nitrogen oxide emissions, and sulfur dioxide emissions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will able to: 1. Distinguish the elements and mechanisms of air pollution. 2. Describe current air pollution issues at different scales (from local to global). 3. Survey the adverse effects of primary and secondary air pollutants on human health and the environment. 4. Evaluate methods for control, and prevention of air pollution to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, political, health and safety, and sustainability. 5. Assess the mechanisms responsible for the performance effectiveness of each air quality control technology. Prerequisite: ENVS 2210 and CHEM 1210 (Both grade C- or higher). SP (even)
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• ENVS 3510: Waste Management

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course is an in-depth course in waste management. Waste Management 3510 talks about the generation, prevention, characterization, monitoring, treatment, handling, reuse and disposal of solid wastes. In this course students will learn about the integrated sustainable waste management strategies including recycling, landfilling and energy recovery. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will able to: 1. Identify environmental problems caused by waste mismanagement. 2. Categorize sources, types and compositions of solid wastes. 3. Evaluate methods for solid waste collection, transportation, and disposal. 4. Describe and analyze current and proposed waste collection systems. Prerequisites: ENVS 2210 and GEO 2050 (Both grade C- or higher). SP (odd)
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• ENVS 3910: Costa Rica Natural History

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  An interdisciplinary course that introduces students to the geography, cultural history, literature, ecology and biodiversity of Costa Rica. The course will meet for an hour a week during the semester, then the participants will travel to Costa Rica for a 2-week study abroad experience. The students will live and study at field research stations in Costa Rica. Pre-trip preparation will include selected literary and scientific readings to prepare students to understand their experiences in Costa Rica. Lectures and laboratory/field experiences will focus on incorporating these readings into observations and experiences while in Costa Rica. The fee covers most costs while in Costa Rica, airfare is not included. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify evidence that meets the criteria of science in recognizing and differentiating hypotheses, theories and/or laws using the resources of Costa Rica. 2. Collect and organize scientific data from field investigations. 3. Consider how concepts and skills acquired in coursework can be developed through interdisciplinary research. Course fee required.
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• ENVS 3920: Peruvian Amazon Natural History

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  An interdisciplinary course that introduces students to the geography, cultural history, literature and biodiversity of the Amazon region of Peru. The course will meet for an hour a week during the semester, then the participants will travel to Peru for a 10 day study abroad experience. Participants live and study at field research stations in Peru. Pre-trip preparation will include selected literary and scientific readings to prepare students to understand their experiences in Peru. Lectures and laboratory/field experiences will focus on incorporating these readings into observations and experiences while in Peru. Offered upon sufficient student need. Fee covers program costs while in Peru, it does not cover international flights round-trip to Iquitos, Peru ($800-$1200). Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify evidence that meets the criteria of science in recognizing and differentiating hypotheses, theories and/or laws using the resources of the Peruvian Amazon. 2. Collect and organize scientific data from field investigations. 3. Consider how concepts and skills acquired in coursework can be developed through interdisciplinary research. Course fee required.
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