Baylor ENV: Environmental Science
ENV 1101: Intro-Environmental Analysis
1 credit hours · 13 sections · 312 open seats · Lori Acosta
Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent enrollment in ENV 1301. Methods of collection, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data as used in the social, behavioral, physical and biological disciplines.
ENV 1103: Wildlife Ecology Lab Exercises
1 credit hours · 2 sections · 48 open seats · Lori Acosta, Mikaela Sako
Prerequisite(s): ENV 1303; or concurrent enrollment in ENV 1303. Laboratory experience in basic ecological methodologies, including interpreting elementary graphic and statistical information, gathering population and habitat data, and understanding how scien…
ENV 1301: Exploring Environmental Issues
3 credit hours · 11 sections · 232 open seats · Jon Beard, Heidi Marcum, Andrew Stainback, Erica Bruce and 2 more
A survey of the fundamental physical, biological, and social forces affecting the solution of environmental problems. Principles of environmental history, political science, economics, biology, geology, physics, anthropology, and related disciplines.
ENV 1303: Wildlife Ecology
3 credit hours · 1 section · 24 open seats · Heidi Marcum
Introduction to wildlife identification, populations, life histories, behavior and habitats and the role of wildlife in ecological communities and ecosystems.
ENV 1V9R: Research
Variable credit hours · 1 section · 2 open seats · Christie Sayes
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Undergraduate research undertaken with the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.
ENV 2307: Ecology for a Changing World
3 credit hours · 1 section · 24 open seats · Gretchen Stokes
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1405, 1305 or 1401; and credit or concurrent enrollment in ENV 1301 or 1303. The principles of ecology, emphasizing the effects of human activities on individuals, populations, communities and large-scale ecological systems.
ENV 2V9R: Research
Variable credit hours · 2 sections · 1 open seats
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Undergraduate research undertaken with the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.
ENV 3300: Environment-Pol Process
3 credit hours · 1 section · 12 open seats · Julie King
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: PSC 3300
ENV 3302: Data Analysis, Env Studies
3 credit hours · 1 section · 14 open seats · Andrew Stainback
An introduction to data analysis methods and techniques used in environmental studies research. Emphasis will be placed on using computers in the analysis and presentation of data.
ENV 3306: Conserving Biodiversity
3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Heidi Marcum
Prerequisite(s): ENV 1301 or BIO 1306 or consent of instructor. Introduction to causes of species and habitat loss. Application of ecological and genetic concepts to conservation and restoration of animal and plant species.
ENV 3310: Field Tech for Enviro Science
3 credit hours · 1 section · 10 open seats · Cole Matson, Kendall Greer
Prerequisite(s): ENV 1301 and ENV 1101. Environmental sampling methods and sample processing; data collection and analysis, and biological indexing. Course provides hands-on experience in performing Texas Commission for Environmental Quality sampling technique…
ENV 3314: Intro to Environmental Health
3 credit hours · 2 sections · 26 open seats · Erica Bruce, Wei-Chung Su
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: BIO 3315
ENV 3316: Introduction to Air Quality
3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Rebecca Sheesley
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1300, 1301 or 1405. Introduction to atmospheric chemistry, and transport and deposition of air pollutants. Topics include major sources of pollution, climate change, atmospheric regulation, and impacts on human health.
ENV 3320: Environment Human Behavior
3 credit hours · 1 section · 5 open seats · Sara Alexander
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: ANT 3320
ENV 3V90: Individual Research Problems
1 credit hours · 2 sections · 5 open seats
Prerequisite(s): Completion of a departmental application providing a description of the project and consent of instructor. A research project conducted under the supervision of a Baylor faculty member in Environmental Science, a supporting department, or a p…
ENV 3V93: Environmental Sustain Intern
1 credit hours · 2 sections · 2 open seats
Prerequisite(s): Consent of a Baylor faculty sponsor; and completion of a departmental application. Campus or community internship to develop leadership in environmental sustainability. Open to non-majors. The course may be repeated for up to three semester ho…
ENV 3V9R: Research
Variable credit hours · 13 sections · 32 open seats · Andrew Stainback, Bryan Brooks, Yang Li, Rebecca Sheesley and 3 more
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Undergraduate research undertaken with the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.
ENV 4102: Sem on Environmental Topics
1 credit hours · 1 section · 19 open seats · Bryan Brooks
Seminars by faculty, students and visiting speakers. Each student will prepare and present one thirty to forty-five minute seminar. May be repeated once, with different content.
ENV 4199: Senior Thesis I
1 credit hours · 8 sections · 28 open seats
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in environmental studies major. Student selects an environmental problem for independent research project. After approval by thesis adviser, literature search is conducted and bibliography for the thesis is completed.
ENV 4299: Senior Thesis Ii
2 credit hours · 7 sections · 26 open seats
Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent enrollment in ENV 4199. Preparation of information and data analysis in appropriate thesis form.
ENV 4304: Aquatic Chemistry
3 credit hours · 1 section · 19 open seats · Xiaoyu Gao
Prerequisite(s): ENV 3387 or consent of instructor. Concepts and issues in aquatic chemistry, including chemical equilibria of natural waters and anthropogenic impacts. Required field trips.
ENV 4307: Environmental Law
3 credit hours · 1 section · 11 open seats · Julie King
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: PSC 4307
ENV 4309: Environmental Justice
3 credit hours · 1 section · 8 open seats · Julie King
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: PSC 4309
ENV 4310: World Food Problems
3 credit hours · 1 section · 5 open seats · Sara Alexander
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: ANT 4311
ENV 4323: Environment & Eco Analysis
3 credit hours · 1 section · 16 open seats · Andrew Stainback
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: AVS 4323; ECO 4323
ENV 4330: Urban Political Process
3 credit hours · 1 section · 5 open seats · Colby Humphrey
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: PSC 4330
ENV 4344: Fundamentals of Toxicology
3 credit hours · 1 section · 12 open seats · Ramon Lavado
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: BIO 4344
ENV 4345: Water Management
3 credit hours · 1 section · 19 open seats · Ryan McManamay
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: GEO 4345
ENV 4389: American Environmental History
3 credit hours · 1 section · 0 open seats
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: HIS 4388
ENV 4390: Chem Investigation/Remediation
3 credit hours · 1 section · 19 open seats · George Cobb
Prerequisite(s): ENV 3387 or consent of the instructor. Methods of site analysis, toxicology of chemical contamination, use of "chemical fingerprinting," determination of exposure methods and exposure routes, analysis of epidemiological data, general methods f…
ENV 43C2: Environmental Capstone
3 credit hours · 1 section · 0 open seats
Prerequisite(s): Twenty hours of environmental science courses and upper-level standing. Advanced seminar integrating principles of environmental science, social science, and policy to solve environmental problems. Assignments and subject matter may differ de…
ENV 4485: Intro Geographic Info Systems
4 credit hours · 3 sections · 0 open seats
See GEO 4485 for course information.
ENV 4487: Advanced GIS Analysis
4 credit hours · 1 section · 12 open seats · Erich Seamon
See ENV 4487 for course information.
ENV 4V13: Sp Topic Fld/Lab Methodologies
1 credit hours · 1 section · 0 open seats
Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing or consent of instructor. A field experience centered on a region, ecosystem type, or environmental issue. Incorporates system-specific sampling methodologies. Requires off-campus field trips. May be repeated up to a total…
ENV 4V50: Problems
1 credit hours · 1 section · 1 open seats · Xiaoyu Gao
Advanced interdisciplinary study of the environment. Subject and hours credit mutually agreed upon by student and directing professor(s) prior to registration. May be repeated for a maximum total credit of three semester hours.
ENV 4V90: Adv Individual Research Prob
1 credit hours · 12 sections · 21 open seats · Cole Matson, Christie Sayes, Ryan McManamay
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor; and ENV 3V90 or completion of a departmental application providing a description of the project. A research project conducted under the supervision of a Baylor faculty member in Environmental Science, a supporting de…
ENV 4V93: Internship Env Planning or Mgt
1 credit hours · 15 sections · 21 open seats · Bryan Brooks, Julie King
Prerequisite(s): Consent of a Baylor faculty sponsor; and completion of a departmental application. An internship with the City of Waco, a federal or state agency, Christian or non-profit organization or with industry to acquire practical experience in enviro…
ENV 4V9R: Research
Variable credit hours · 15 sections · 48 open seats · Bryan Brooks, Erica Bruce, George Cobb, Julie King and 9 more
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Undergraduate research undertaken with the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.
ENV 5102: Current Advances in Env Sci
1 credit hours · 2 sections · 94 open seats · Bryan Brooks
This seminar course includes applications of scientific inquiry to environmental science and development of policies that influence the quality of the environment. Graduate students attend seminars and engage the speaker on a weekly basis.
ENV 5302: Foundations Environ Health Sci
3 credit hours · 1 section · 25 open seats · Bryan Brooks
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: HED 5302; PUBH 5302
ENV 5315: Research Design & Methods
3 credit hours · 1 section · 19 open seats · Christie Sayes
Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing; or consent of instructor. Research design and methods. Students produce a comprehensive research proposal in their major field(s) of study and submit for funding to appropriate agency or foundation.
ENV 5393: Atmospheric Chemistry & Physic
3 credit hours · 1 section · 0 open seats
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: AVS 5393
ENV 5430: Math Modeling, Env Quality Sys
4 credit hours · 1 section · 9 open seats · Hyeong Moo Shin
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1321 and 1322 or consent of the instructor. This course introduces the process principles that govern contaminant transport and transformations in multimedia outdoor environments. The course covers application of fate and transport models …
ENV 5V52: Spec Topics/Env Analysis
1 credit hours · 15 sections · 71 open seats · Bryan Brooks, Erica Bruce, George Cobb, Yang Li and 8 more
The course may be repeated depending on the combination of semester hours up to a maximum of twelve semester hours.
ENV 5V90: Grad Environmental Practicum
1 credit hours · 14 sections · 77 open seats · Bryan Brooks, Erica Bruce, George Cobb, Yang Li and 6 more
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. A practicum supervised by an environmental professional. May be salaried or volunteer. Requires one hundred fifty to one hundred sixty hours of work per semester hour. Students are required to complete three hours of ENV…
ENV 5V98: Graduate Research
1 credit hours · 16 sections · 97 open seats · Bryan Brooks, Erica Bruce, George Cobb, Xiaoyu Gao and 9 more
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Required of all graduate students. For research credit associated with graduate research. Credit will be given for the amount of work done. May be repeated for credit through 45 hours.
ENV 5V99: Research-Ma Thesis
1 credit hours · 15 sections · 71 open seats · Bryan Brooks, Erica Bruce, George Cobb, Yang Li and 7 more
The course is required to be repeated depending on the combination of semester hours up to a minimum of six semester hours.
ENV 6V98: Diss Prop and Prospectus Res
1 credit hours · 16 sections · 80 open seats · Bryan Brooks, Erica Bruce, George Cobb, Thad Scott and 8 more
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. For research credit, once coursework is completed, and prior to admission to candidacy for an advanced degree. May be repeated for credit up to 6 hours.
ENV 6V99: Dissertation
1 credit hours · 15 sections · 71 open seats · Bryan Brooks, Erica Bruce, George Cobb, Yang Li and 9 more
Research, data analysis, writing, and oral defense of an approved doctoral dissertation on a research topic in Environmental Science. Student must have been Admitted to Candidacy before registering for dissertation hours.