Current Issues in Environmental Science

General

Prefix

ETS

Course Number

461

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Capstone course for Environmental Science majors. Contemporary topics in Environmental Sciences.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Critically examine the fate of major environmental contaminants based on their chemical properties and location within the ecosphere.

Outcome

Discuss issues of interest such as the processes of bioremediation and how it can be enhanced by manipulation of environmental conditions.

Outcome

Demonstrate writing and presentation skills necessary to communicate scientific information to professional audiences.