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Definition
of Prefixes
EVR-Environmental Studies. F-Fall semester offering; S-Spring
semester offering; SS-Summer semester offering. EVR
1001 Introduction to Environmental Sciences (3). A physical science course for non-science
majors, emphasizing air and water pollution, water rescources, solid
waste management, and energy resources. (F,S, SS) EVR 1001L Introduction to Environment
Sciences Lab (1). Laboratory analysis and field trips
on topics and concepts covered in Introduction to Environmental Sciences.
(F,S,SS) EVR 1017 The Global Environment and
Society (3). A
broad introduction to the impact of social and economic processes on
the global environment, including historical and comparative dimension.
(F, S) EVR 3010 Energy Flow in Natural and
Man-made Systems (3). A course for non-science majors, examining
energy use and efficiency, nuclear and renewable energy sources (including
solar energy), and their environmental impacts. Prerequisite: College
algebra or equivalent. (F,S) EVR 3029 The Everglades (3). An
interdisciplinary examination of the Everglades system, including natural
history, human history, esthetics, and politics/policy of restoration. EVR 3011 Environmental Resources and
Pollution (3).
A course for non-science majors, focusing on dynamics of pollution and
environmental toxicology with emphasis on energy consumption and production,
solid wastes, and air and water resources. (F,S,SS) EVR 3011L Environmental Science: Pollution
Lab (1).
Laboratory and field analyses of topics and concepts covered in EVR
3011. Corequisite: EVR 3011. (F,S,SS) EVR 3013 Ecology of South Florida (3)
EVR 3013L Ecology of South Florida Lab (1). A course for non-science majors, offering
an introduction to the ecology of South Florida through lectures and
a series of field trips into several unique ecosystems, such as the
Everglades, hardwood hammocks, and coastal regions. The course also
deals with natural resource conservation, wildlife management, endangered
species, and wilderness issues. (F,S,SS) EVR 3402 Asian Environmental Issues
(3) An overview
of emerging environmental issues in Asian countries. Discussion of cultural,
economic, and political systmes of the region and their influence on
the environment. EVR 3931 Topics in Environmental Studies
(3). An
intensive analysis of a current environmental topic. Course may be repeated
with change in content. EVR 3949/EVR 4949 Cooperative Education
in Environmental Studies (1-3). One semester of full-time supervised
work in an outside laboratory taking part in the University Co-op Program.
Limited to students admitted to the Co-op Program. A written report
and supervisor evaluations will be required of each student. (F,S,SS) EVR 4026 Ecology of Biotic Resources
(3). The
study of renewable natural resources of the earth’s biomes, particularly
those of tropical forests, the factors influencing their productivity,
conservation, and human use. Prerequisites: BSC 1010 and BSC 1011. EVR 4211 Water Resources (3).
A seminar dealing with various aspects of water use, water pollution
problems, chemistry and ecology of South Florida’s waters. Ecology is
recommended. Prerequisites: CHM 1045 and CHM 1046 or equivalent and
general biology. (F) EVR 4312 Energy Resources (3).
Seminar dealing with power and energy production in modern society,
fundamental energy relationships of industrial and domestic processes.
Prerequisite: EVR 3010 or PHY 2023 or equivalent. (S) EVR 4321 Sustainable Resource Development
(3). An
overview of social, economic and ecological approaches to sustainable
resource development. Examines various policies for harmonizing economic
growth and environmental sustainability. EVR 4323 Restoration Ecology (3).
Principles and practices of environmental restoration, recreation and
enhancement. Examines ecological theory that relates to restoration
through case studies from southern Florida. Prerequisites: EVR 3013
or PCB 3043 or permission. EVR 4351 U.S. Energy Policy (3).
Policies governing the utilization of energy in the U.S. Focuses on
the physical, political and social constraints that shape energy policy
in this country. Prerequisites: EVR 3010 or permission of the instructor. EVR 4352 U.S. Environmental Policy
(3). Introduction
to U.S. environmental policy. Reviews primary U.S. environmental legislation
and the role of regulation. EVR 4401 Conservation Biology (3).
Applies modern theory from ecology and population genetics to conservation
issues. Topics include population viability studies, reserve design,
forms of rarity, and policy issues. Prerequisites: BSC 1010 and BSC
1011.(S) EVR 4415C Population and Environment
Issues (3).
Examines the history, current status and projected growth of the human
population in relation to environmental issues. Prerequisite: College
algebra and STA 3111 (or equivalent).(F) EVR 4592 Soils and Ecosystems (3). EVR 4869L Environmental Problem Solving
Lab (2).
Provides firsthand experience in solving environmental problems (problem
definition, study design, data collection, analysis & reporting).
Includes use of case study, social survey, computer modeling and GIS
techniques. Prerequisities: STA 3111, ECO 2023 and either EVR 3010,
EVR 3011 or EVR 3013. EVR 4905 Research and Independent Study
(Var). Student
develops and carries out research project with guidance from professor.
Permission of the instructor. EVR 4920 Environmental Studies Seminar
(1). Series
of talks by FIU and external experts addressing both development of
professional skills and current environmental topics. Students prepare
short presentations. EVR 4934 Special Topics (1-3).
Advanced undergraduate level course dealing with selected environmental
topics. Course may be repeated with change in content. EVR 5061 South Florida Ecology: Field
Studies (3).
Introduction to ecology of South Florida. Series of field trips to unique
ecosystems (Everglades, hardwood hammocks, coastal regions). No science
background required. Intended for teachers. Not intended for Environmental
Studies graduate students. EVR 5065 Ecology of Costa Rican Rainforest
(3). Intensive
study of Central American tropical forest ecosystems conducted for two
weeks in Costa Rica in sites ranging from lowland to high mountains.
Primarily for teachers. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission
of the instructor. (SS) EVR 5066 Ecology of the Amazon Flooded
Forest (3).
Study of the ecology of the flooded forest with emphasis on the relationships
between plants and animals and the annual flooding cycle. The course
includes a two-week field study at river camp in Peru. Prerequisites:
Graduate standing or permission of the instructor. (SS) EVR 5067 Tropical Forest Conservation
and Utilization (3). Distribution and classification of
tropical forest ecosystems, their description and the ecological principles
governing their function. Factors influencing tropical forest utilization
and destruction, and strategies for sustainable use and conservation.
Prerequisites: EVR 5355 or permission of the instructor. EVR 5141 Environmental Nuclear Chemistry
(3). Nuclear
reactions and the nature of radioactivity. Properties and uses of radioactive
isotopes, fission, and fusion. Introduction to reactor technology. Consent
of instructor required. EVR 5236 Air Pollution Dynamics (3).
A course designed to give an understanding of the fates of atmospheric
pollutants. Scavenging processes in the atmosphere; radiation, residence
times, chemical reactions, global transport process, point source dispersion
and modeling calculations. Prerequisite: EVS 3360 or EVR 4231. EVR 5300 Topics in Urban Ecology (3).
Topics include urban and suburban ecosystems emphasizing energy relations,
ecological functions of urban landscapes, urban wildlife, urban forestry
and ecological issues relevant to human health and wellbeing. Prerequisites:
PCB 3043 or permission of the instructor. EVR 5313 Renewable Energy Sources (3).
An analysis of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency including
wind, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, solid waste, solar heating,
solar cooling, and solar electricity. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor. EVR 5315 Energy Resources and Systems
Analysis (3). Detailed analysis of energy flows
in natural and man-made systems. Energy systems analysis. Energy use
patterns. Conventional and alternate sources of energy. EVR 5320 Environmental Resource Management
(3). The
scientific and philosophical basis for the management of renewable and
non-renewable energy, mineral, air, water, and biotic resources. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing or permission of the instructor. (F) EVR 5350 International Organizations
& Environmental Politics (3). The role of international organizations
in environmental politics and the process of their formation and change
in response to environmental problems. Prerequsite: Graduate standing
or permission of the instructor. EVR 5353 International Energy Policy
(3). Focuses
on the distribution of global energy resources and related issues. A
comparison of the energy policies of various countries serves as the
basis for exploring alternative energy policy approaches. Prerequisites:
EVR 5355 or permission of the instructor. EVR 5355 Environmental Resource Policy
(3). A survey
of international and national environmental policy and the legal, economic,
and administrative dimensions of international accords and selected
U.S. law. Prerequisites: EVR 5320 or permission of the instructor. (S) EVR 5360 Protected Area Management
(3). Interdisciplinary
examination of ecological, administrative, and socio-economic aspects
of managing protected natural areas. Case studies from developed and
developing nations. EVR 5405 International Biological Conservation
Accords (3). Survey of international biological
conservation agreements. Topics include bilateral migratory wildlife
agreements, the Berne Convention on Migratory Wildlife, CITES, Ramsar,
the UNCED Biodiversity Treaty and the Statement of Principles on Forests.
Prerequisites: EVR 5355 or permission of the instructor. EVR 5406 U.S. Endangered Species Management
(3). History
and implementation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Topics include
legal and administrative aspects, reauthorization, procedures for recovery
planning and conflict resolution, and biological measures of success.
Prerequisites: EVR 5355 or permission of the instructor. EVR 5407 International Organization
& Environmental Politics (3). Examines the process of formation and
change of international organizations in response to environmental problems,
and the role of international organizations in environ-mental politics.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor. EVR 5410 The Human Population and Earth’s
Ecosystems (3). Explores the impact of the human population
of Earth’s ecosystems. Reviews current population data at global, regional,
and local scales. Includes study of specific South Florida carrying
capacity issues. EVR 5907 Research and Independent Study
(VAR). The
student works with a professor on a research project. Variable credit. EVR 5935 Special Topics (VAR).
A graduate-level course dealing with selected environmental topics.
The content will not necessarily be the same each time the course is
offered. EVR 5936 Topics in Environmental Studies
(3). An
analysis of several current environmental topics. Recommended for primary
and secondary school teachers. EVS
5145 Ecotoxicology (3).
Fate of chemicals and their acute and chronic toxicological effects
on aquatic and wildlife systems. Dose-response relationships, bioavailability,
bioconcentration, microbial degradation, and biomonitoring. Prerequisite:
One year of biology and one year of chemistry and CHM 2200 and lab or
permission of the instructor. EVS 5194 Applied Soil Biology (3).
Examines
biology of soil organisms and biologically-mediated chemical transformations
occuring in soil ecosystems. Prerequisite: BSC 1011. EVS
5637 Ecological Risk Assessment (3). Evaluation of risks of foreign
chemicals to aquatic and terrestrial systems. Concepts and methodology
used in the hazard and risk assessment of toxic effluents, chemical/oil
spills, and contaminated sediments. Prerequisite: One year of biology
and one year of chemistry and CHM 2200 and lab or permission of the
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