UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008

College of Letters and Science

CES Conservation & Envir Sciences

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199 (Env Std 199) Independent Study. 1-3 cr. U. For further information, consult dept chair. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: 2.5 gpa; writ cons instr, dept chair & asst dean for SAS.

210 (Env Std 210) Introduction to Conservation and Environmental Science. 3 cr. U. Relations between human populations and resource depletion, pollution and ecosystem disturbance; search for solutions. Discussion section includes some community activities with environmental organization. 2 hrs lec, 1 hr dis Prereq: none.

289 (Env Std 289) Internship in Environmental Studies, Lower Division. 1-6 cr. U. Application of basic principles of environmental studies in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for 40 hrs work. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: intro course in CES; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

290 Seminar: Cool Power to Slow Global Warming. 3 cr. U. Climate change - myth? science? Global warming causes; energy for sustainability; non-renewable (coal, oil, nuclear power), renewable (sun, wind, hydro, biomass, biogas) sources; predictions for 2050. Prereq: none.

297 (Env Std 297) Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U. Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

299 (Env Std 299) Ad Hoc: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

471 (Env Std 471) Principles of Natural Resources Management. 3 cr. U/G. Environmental issues and problems from an interdisciplinary perspective; principles in the management and maintenance of natural resources. 3 hrs lec. Prereq: jr st; Bio Sci 310(P).

489 (Env Std 489) Internship in Environmental Studies, Upper Division. 1-6 cr. U. Application of advanced principles of environmental studies in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for 40 hrs work. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; 300-level or above course in Conservation & Environmental Sciences; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

490 (Env Std 490) Senior Seminar: Conservation and Environmental Science. 1 cr. U. Examination of conservation literature and preparation, presentation, and discussion of oral reports by individual students. Prereq: sr st; Conservation & Environmental Sciences major or Bio Sci major.

497 (Env Std 497) Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

499 (Env Std 499) Ad Hoc: 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

550 Introduction to Science Interpretation. 3 cr. U/G. Concepts and practices of presenting science information for audience understanding of impact of science on daily life. Interpretation techniques for science content in nonformal settings. Prereq: jr st; CES 210(P) or cons instr.

551 Application of Science Interpretation. 3 cr. U/G. Building upon CES 550, application of skills and knowledge to interdisciplinary environmental issues. Prereq: jr st; CES 550(P).

699 Advanced Independent Study. 1-3 cr. U. Advanced level independent work under the supervision of CES faculty or academic staff member. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.Prereq: jr. st; 2.50 gpa; writ cons instr, dept chair, & assoc dean for SAS.

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