ES-103 Fundamentals of Environmental Science (3 credits)

Introduces interdisciplinary nature of problems relating to the human environment, including social, political, and economic aspects.

ES-240 Alternative Energy & Energy Efficiency (3 credits)

The student team in this course will study current and developing alternative energy technologies to learn about the feasibility of installing them in commercial and residential buildings in Evansville. They will gain hands-on experience by taking clients from the community and thoroughly evaluating their buildings' energy use, its available solar and wind resources, waste heat, and power and heating needs. They will do calculations to determine feasibility of using various alternative energy and energy efficiency technologies and make recommendations on their implementation.

ES-299 Special Topics in Environmental Studies (1-4 credits)

(1-4 credits) Lecture, discussion, and/or lab devoted to a topic not covered in regular environmental studies courses. Topics vary depending on interests of faculty and students. May be repeated. Prerequisites announced when scheduled. Fall, spring.

ES-360 Science of Environmental Pollutants (3 credits)

Using discussion format and student presentations, course clarifies the sources of pollutants and their transport in the environment and discusses monitoring and remediation of pollution. Special attention given to pollution of the atmosphere, surface water, and groundwater. Presumes a familiarity with ecological concepts. Some discussion of important legislation related to pollution incorporated. Prerequisite: Chemistry 118. Recommended: Biology 118 or Environmental Studies 103

ES-440 Environmental Law and the Regulatory Process (3 credits)

Analysis of political and organizational processes that influence the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policy. Focus placed on ecosystems, population, biodiversity, and global as well as domestic governance. Prerequisites: Biology 118 or Environmental Studies 103; Political Science 143.

ES-441 Alternative Energy & Energy Efficiency (3 credits)

The student team in this course will study current and developing alternative energy technologies to learn about the feasibility of installing them in commercial and residential buildings in Evansville. They will gain hands-on experience by taking clients from the community and thoroughly evaluating their buildings' energy use, its available solar and wind resources, waste heat, and other heating needs. They will do calculations to determine the feasibility of using various alternative energy and energy efficiency technologies and make recommendations on their implementation. ES 441 is appropriate for students who want to earn 400-level credit for the alternative energy course and will assume a leadership/management role in the course. Students who do not want a leadership role are encouraged to enroll in ES 240.

ES-495 Environmental Studies Internship (1-8 credits)

(3-8 credits) Field experience for environmental studies majors under the supervision of a professional in an environmentally related area. Prerequisite: Written application for internship must be received by the environmental studies program director prior to beginning the internship. Fall, spring.

ES-499 Advanced Special Topics in Environmental Studies (1-4 credits)

(1-4 credits) Lecture, discussion, and/or lab devoted to an advanced topic not covered in regular environmental studies courses. Topics vary depending on interests of faculty and students. May be repeated. Prerequisites announced when scheduled. Fall, spring.