Environmental Studies Program Schedule

Interested in taking an ENST Elective this Summer?
Check out the following:

ENST 595T: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES—ONLINE

Instructor: Dr. Robert Voeks

Learning Objectives: this course explores the causes and long-term consequences of human impacts on the environment. We examine in particular environmental challenges with globally-significant implications. We focus on population growth and consumerism, species value and extinction, global atmospheric change, water resources issues, and public health implications of environmental disruption. Drawing on case studies from both rich and poor countries, we seek solutions that balance the needs of cultural diversity, economic development, and environmental conservation. Syllabus attached.

This course is expected to be offered during the first period of the Summer Intersession between June 6th and July 8th. Be sure to keep this course in mind when planning your study plan.

Spring 2005

ENST 500 – Environmental Issues & Approaches (3 units) Discussions of interdisciplinary approaches to environmental problems and research methods. Students prepare seminars and papers on research design for potential thesis topics. Meets graduate writing requirement.

ENST 510 – Environmental Evaluation & Protection (3 units) Introduction to various Environmental parameters (water, air, solid wastes, noise, radiation, etc.). Explore techniques in monitoring and measurement; the effects of environmental hazards on human health; environmental quality standards and controls. Expect to participate in demonstrations and field trips outside of class time.
ENST 595T Environmental Planning (3 units) An examination of problems and techniques involved in environmental planning, including CEQA, environmental impact statements, zoning, general plans and other planning strategies.

ENST 595T Hazardous Waste Management (3 units) This course is designed to provide a study of the various aspects of both hazardous waste management and hazardous materials management, as applied to various industries, in California and throughout the nation. Hazardous waste management discussions will include how such waste is generated, stored, transported, treated, remediated and disposed of from within current state and federal regulatory settings. Technical, health, socio-economic and regulatory considerations will be presented in an interdisciplinary manner.

ENST 595T Environmental Change (3 units) This course will examine broad processes of human-induced environmental change, both global, and regional. It will also survey literature on the nature of the large-scale changes in the earth's environmental systems that have accompanied historical changes in cultures, society, economics, politics, and technology.

ENST 595T Environmental Law (3 units) The focus of the discussion in this class will be on the substantive and procedural requirements of the law in a policy context. Students will be exploring the effective reach of the law and the challenges of the future to the law as it pertains to environmental issues.

ENST 595T Environmental Photography (3 units) Environmental Photography will teach you the photographic skills necessary to identify, create, package and present visual information about an environmental topic. While it may be similar to "nature photography," your vision will exceed the boundaries of “beautiful” and “scenic, ” and incorporate the roles of the observer and the observed. Through this class you will expose, discover document and portray environmental issues in visual forms relevant to human interaction and impact.

Fall 2004

Summer 2004

Need to fulfill your Program Deficiency in Ecology or Stats? Check out the Extended Education website for more current and full information regarding the following summer courses that may be of interest to those of you looking to meet program pre-requisites:

http://www.csufextension.org/

Ecology

BIOL 341 Issues in Environmental Biology (Thursdays 6-9:30pm) El Toro campus.
This course will focus on negative global environmental impacts and the possible management solutions. In the vernacular we will look at "what's wrong with the planet and how do we fix it". Both macro-scale and micro-scale issues will be examined.

Quantitative Methods/Stats

MATH 338 Statistics & Natural Sciences (MTWR [Disc] 6-8:10pm, MTWR [Act] 8:30-9:15pm)

SOCI 302 Social Research Methods (MTWR 10:30-12:40)

SOCI 303 Statistics for Social Sciences several different sections

* Env. = Environmental
ENST 500 – Environmental Issues & Approaches (3 units) All new students to the program are expected to take this course. Discussions of interdisciplinary approaches to environmental problems and research methods. Students prepare seminars and papers on research design for potential thesis topics. Meets graduate writing requirement.
ENST 510 – Environmental Evaluation & Protection (3 units -Core ENST class) Environmental parameters (water, air, solid wastes, noise, radiation, etc.). Techniques in monitoring and measurement; effect on human health; environmental quality standards and controls. Demonstrations and field trips.
ENST 595T Endangered Habitats (3 units) This course seeks to integrate the disparate disciplines of conservation biology, State and Federal regulations aimed at protecting biodiversity; and grassroots views toward habitat protection. Field trips will play an integral role in the course.
ENST 595T Cultural Resource Management (3 units) Students will be introduced to a range of cultural resource management (CRM) topics including: historic preservation/heritage management, environmental review, and the legislative basis for CRM. This course will also examine contemporary issues, such as consultation with indigenous groups, repatriation, and the uses and abuses of cultural resources for political gain.
ENST 595T Energy & Society (3 units) Students will be introduced to energy supply and demand-side issues. Students will learn about the characteristics, spatial distribution, and environmental costs and benefits of relying on different fossil fuel, electricity, and renewable energy forms. Cultural, economic and political factors influencing how energy is used in society, as well as alternative energy discourses will be examined.
ENST 595T Air Quality Management (3 units) This course has been designed to provide a detailed study of the various aspects of air quality management. Stationary and mobile sources of air pollution will be studied, as well as the effects of air pollution on the public’s health and the environment in general. The technical and engineering aspects of air quality management will be studied in sufficient depth for all students to understand the basic chemical and physical components of air pollution.
ENST 595T Environmental Dispute Resolution (3 units) In this class, students will explore the nature of conflict, its characteristics in the environmental realm, and various dispute resolution techniques that are available. The policy implications of dispute resolution will also be discussed.

ENST 500 – Environmental Issues & Approaches (3 units) Discussions of interdisciplinary approaches to environmental problems and research methods. Students prepare seminars and papers on research design for potential thesis topics. Meets graduate writing requirement.
ENST 520 – Environmental Research & Analysis (3 units) Research methods and statistics used in the field of environmental studies. Explore the research tools used in such areas as environmental field studies, environmental experiments, social environmental impacts, environmental attitudes and behavior and environmental trend analysis. Use of secondary data sources and computer required.
ENST 595T Environmental Dispute Resolution (3 units) In this class, students will explore the nature of conflict, its characteristics in the environmental realm, and various dispute resolution techniques that are available. The policy implications of dispute resolution will also be discussed.
ENST 595T Urban Ecology (3 units) Urban Ecology will examine a diversity of topics associated with the urban environment and the flora and fauna that that inhabit urban landscapes. Topics would be drawn from: 1) the evolutionary history of the organisms that occupy urban landscapes; 2) the role of the urban environment in the larger landscape that includes open space and natural areas; 3) the effects of urbanization on adjacent natural areas.
ENST 595T Environmental Regulation (3 units) This course is designed to provide an overview of significant environmental regulations at the federal and state level, stressing those regulating air quality, water quality, hazardous waste and materials management. Historical backgrounds of the regulations, necessary technical concepts, goals and objectives of the regulations, affected industries, and effectiveness of the regulations will be discussed in lecture/seminar settings.
ENST 595T Environmental Organization & Activism (3 units) This course will go beyond the slogans, logos, direct mail and big events to study what is really behind the campaigns, what it takes to succeed, and why activism at the grassroots level faces a number of challenges. A number of topics will be discussed including: the roots of activism, communication and media relations, non-profit management, public outreach, mediation and litigation.

Summer 2003

• Environmental Law (Course Syllabus)
• ENST 596 Internship
• ENST 599 Independent Studies

Spring 2003

• ENST 510 - Env. Evaluation & Protection (3)
  Dr. Saint, Monday 7:00 - 9:45 pm
  Environmental parameters (water, air, solid wastes, noise, radiation, etc.). Techniques in monitoring and measurement; effect on human health; environmental quality standards and controls. Demonstrations and field trips involved.
• ENST 595T - Environmental Planning (3)
  Dr. Buzas, Tuesday 7:00 - 9:45 pm
  An examination of problems and techniques involved in environmental planning, including CEQA, environmental impact statements, zoning, general plans and other planning strategies.
• ENST 595T - Environmental Change (3)
  Dr. Taylor, Wednesday 4:00 - 6:45 pm
  This course will take an historical geographical approach to ecological problems. Within this context a number of case studies will be explored.
• ENST 595T - Global Environmental Issues (3)
  Dr. Voeks, Wednesday 7:00 - 9:45 pm
  This course explores the major global environmental issues facing humanity. Included are such topics as: population, desertification, water quality, forest management, biodiversity, climate change and sustainable development.
• ENST 595T -Ethics & the Environment (3)
  Dr. Flores, Thursday 4:00 - 6:45 pm
  The aim of this course is provide a critical examination of the philosophical foundations of environmental ethics movement. The course will focus on the underlying values that motivate the growing attention given to environmental problems and the paradigmatic changes that adopting such a view entails.
• ENST 595T - Air Quality Management (3)
  Dr. Barkley, Thursday 7:00 - 9:45 pm
  A detailed study of various topics that will be presented in a lecture/seminar setting: stationary/mobile sources of pollution, technical/engineering aspects of air quality management, control technologies and pollution prevention and regulations at local, state and federal levels.
• **Students must obtain permission from the ENST Program prior to registration in the following courses:
  ENST 596 - Internship (1- 3)
  ENST 597 - Project (3)
  ENST 598 - Thesis (3)
  ENST 599 - Independent Research (1-3)
  
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