332, 340; Physics 201; Environmental Studies 350, 460, 470, 490; or a major or minor in another discipline. The mathematics requirement is met by Mathematics 151 and Statistics 161. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES-TEACHER PREPARATION (EARTH SCIENCE LICENSURE) (B.S.) Objective: To enable students to meet Virginia requirements for licensure to teach Earth Science. Requirements: Required courses are 100, 200, 212X, 450. Students must also complete Biology 107 and 117; Chemistry 111 and 112; Earth Science 111, 201, and 310; Physics 101 and 201. The mathematics requirement is met by Statistics 161 and Mathematics 151. Additional requirements and requirements for professional studies: Please see “Secondary Education 6-12, and Art, Music, Modern Language, and Physical Education PK-12” in the catalog section on Education. This program has been submitted to the Virginia Department of Education for review and approval. We anticipate final approval by Spring 2012. For further information, please consult either Director of the Environmental Studies program. HONORS PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES The honors program offers more intensive study in environmental science and/or policy than is required for the regular major, through guided research and writing. Students who complete the requirements of the program will be awarded either “Honors” or “High Honors.” Requirements: (1) In-depth study of an appropriate question and completion of a thesis of very high quality, written under the direction of a faculty member participating in Environmental Studies. Honors students may take up to six semester hours of honors readings and research (Environmental Studies 490-491). These credits do not count toward the hours needed for the major. (2) GPA in Environmental Studies of at least 3.5. (3) Completion of all requirements for a B.A. or B.S. in Environmental Studies. (4) Approval of the project by a committee of three faculty members participating in the program. MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES A student may minor in environmental studies by completing Environmental Studies 100, 200, and 450, and three courses chosen from the following: Environmental Studies 205X, 212X, 225, 300, 320X, 350, Earth Science 201, Geography 240, 311, 322, 332, 340, 390, Biology 411, Economics 262, Public Policy and Community Service 345.
• ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES COURSES ENVS 100 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Study of the earth’s environmental systems and of the role of humans in those systems. Focus on the major policy and scientific developments and debates, including such topics as nuclear waste disposal, depletion of stratospheric ozone, global climate change, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Three semester hours. ENVS 200 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING (QL) Study of human effects on the biosphere and the physical and chemical techniques used to monitor environmental quality. Waste disposal, recycling, energy utilization, industrial pollution, pesticide use, water quality, and regulatory instruments such as the Environmental Protection Act. Quantitative monitoring of air, water, and general environmental quality. Analytical methods and use of modern instrumentation, including gas chromatography, mass spectroscopy, high pressure liquid chromatography, and potentiometric methods. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Quantitative Literacy in the disciplines. Prerequisites: Chemistry 111 and 112; Mathematics 151. Four semester hours. ENVS 205X ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING (GEOGRAPHY 205) ENVS 212X ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (EARTH SCIENCE 212) ENVS 225 SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN APPALACHIA Agriculture is the largest single land use on our planet. This course examines both conventional and unsustainable agriculture and their impacts on our environment. We review design and management of plant crops and animal husbandry systems and the sustainability of these procedures for our region and for our planet. Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 100. Three semester hours.
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