2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Environmental Science Concentration
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Bowers Hall, Room 324
(607) 753-2924
E-mail: cirmoc@cortland.edu
School
Arts and Sciences
Faculty
Christopher P. Cirmo (Coordinator)
Concentration Offered
Environmental Science
Description
Environmental problems require solutions that draw from many academic areas. The environmental science concentration provides broad training in all of the sciences as well as in relevant social sciences. Students learn modern techniques for identifying and resolving environmental problems. All students complete an internship which provides them with an opportunity to work with environmental science professionals and to make career contacts with local, state and federal government agencies, industry, or private consulting firms. Majors in the biological sciences, chemistry, geology and physics departments may choose the environmental science concentration; requirements for the concentration are listed with each of these departments.
Special Features
- Internships with local and regional agencies
- Courses at the Outdoor Education Center at Raquette Lake, Hoxie Gorge and Brauer Education Center
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) facility
- Research with faculty
- Interdisciplinary courses and field experiences
- Environmental Seminar Capstone Experience
Programs
ENS 292 - Land Use and Planning (O)Land as a natural resource; emphasis on geologic aspects that determine natural potentialities, restrictive conditions of land use. Three lecture hours; field trips.Also listed as GLY 292.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
ENS 310 - Wetlands Analysis (F)Investigation of the hydrology, biogeochemistry, soils, classification, delineation and functional assessment of freshwater wetlands.Prerequisites: Completion of GE 2 and junior status.Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lecture hours, one three-hour laboratory.Also listed as GLY 310.Fulfills: LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
ENS 486 - Seminar in Environmental Science (S)Directed readings, library research and discussion of contemporary environmental problems with emphasis on their scientific and social aspects. Required for environmental science concentration; open to senior science majors; others by permission of instructor.Also listed as EST 486.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
ENS 487 - Environmental Science Internship (A)Project-oriented internship with a government agency, industry, other private or public enterprise, or faculty member. Supervised application of science knowledge and skills to an environmental issue, project or study.Prerequisites: junior or senior status in environmental science concentration, consent of environmental science coordinator.Fulfills: LASR.(3-12 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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