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EAM |
5513 |
Limnology (3) |
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The physical, chemical, geological, and biological aspects of freshwater ecosystems as influenced by activities in surrounding watersheds.
Prerequisites: general biology, general ecology, general chemistry. Corequisite: EAM L513. |
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EAM |
L513 |
Limnology Lab (1-3) |
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Field and laboratory exercises in lake and stream science, including instrumentation, measurement, sampling,
Corequisite: EAM 5513. and analysis. |
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EAM |
5516 |
Environmental Microbiology (3) |
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The study of the taxonomy, diversity, and ecology of microbial populations in ecosystems, with the emphasis on the roles that they play in biogeochemical cycles, their contributions to metabolic diversity, their interactions with animals and plants, their niches and bioremediation.
Prerequisites: microbiology, organic chemistry. Corequisite: EAM L516. |
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EAM |
L516 |
Environmental Microbiology Lab (1-3) |
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Environmental microbiological laboratory techniques including isolation, identification, and enumeration of microorganisms from aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Corequisite: EAM 5516 |
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EAM |
5520 |
Field Vertebrate Zoology (4-7) |
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The basics of vertebrate identification, with
emphasis on phylogeny, anatomy, morphology, life histories, habitats, distributions, and conservation.
Prerequisites: general biology, general chemistry. |
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EAM |
5521 |
Population Ecology (3) |
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A study of animal and plant populations, food supply, competition, disease, fecundity,
distribution, and other environmental factors. Management of endangered species and protected ecosystems are included.
Prerequisites: general ecology, genetics, general chemistry. Corequisite: EAM L521. |
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EAM |
L521 |
Population Ecology Lab (1-3) |
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Field exercises in identifying ecological problems, formulating and testing hypotheses, and evaluating data using standard statistical methods.
Corequisite: EAM 5521 |
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EAM |
5525 |
Fall Flora (4-7) |
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A survey of vascular plants from different habitats in southeast Alabama. Principles of plant taxonomy, including history and systems of classification and nomenclature, the use of dichotomous keys, and general herbarium
techniques. Emphasis is placed on plant identification and habitat types.
Prerequisites: general biology, general ecology. |
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EAM |
5530 |
Applied Genetics (3) |
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Advanced studies in genetics with emphasis on cytogenetics and molecular genetics. Prerequisites: genetics, organic chemistry. Corequisite: EAM L530. |
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EAM |
L530 |
Applied Genetics Lab (1-3) |
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An introduction to procedures and equipment used in
the study of cytogenetics and molecular genetics.
Corequisite: EAM 5530 |
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EAM |
5550 |
Environmental History of the U.S. (3) |
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An introduction to environmental history of the United States from the 18th century to the late 20th century, emphasizing the post
World War II period. The course will focus on the historical development of the science of ecology, the origins of environmental problems and solutions attempted by government and experts, as well as responses by
grassroots activists over time |
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EAM |
5551 |
Toxicology (3) |
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A study of the principles related to the adverse
effects of chemicals on living organisms. Prerequisite: organic chemistry. Corequisite: EAM L551 |
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EAM |
L551 |
Toxicology Lab (1-3) |
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Assessment of terrestrial and aquatic toxicity
of chemical agents following standard protocols.
Corequisite: EAM 5551.
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EAM |
5552 |
Industrial Hygiene (3) |
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Identification and correction of chemical, biological, and physical hazards in and
around the workplace.
Prerequisite: organic chemistry. Corequisite: EAM
L552. |
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EAM |
L552 |
Industrial Hygiene Lab (1-3) |
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Methods and procedures for sampling, analyzing, and evaluating chemical, biological, and physical agents in the workplace.
Corequisite: EAM 5552 |
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EAM |
5555 |
Principles of Waste Management (4) |
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The principles of waste management in modern societies and the protection of human health and the environment. Understanding of regulations to enable students to
prepare and review permits for landfills and understand the various technologies associated with waste management. Summary of
applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Prerequisites: pre-calculus algebra and genetics or
general physics.
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EAM |
5560 |
Stormwater Management (4) |
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Urban watershed processes, urban watershed restoration, urban watershed evaluation techniques, stormwater regulatory requirements, human aspects of stormwater management and stormwater management case studies.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. |
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EAM |
5561 |
Erosion and Sediment Control (4)
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A study of the processes of erosion and sedimentation and ecological effects. Selection and application of nonstructural and structural measures for erosion and sediment
control. Summary of local, state, and federal regulations.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor. |
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EAM |
5576 |
Special Topics (1 to 4 credit hours per course per semester)
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Specialized topics not generally included in course
offerings.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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EAM |
5578 |
Cell Biology (3) |
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This course covers cell structure and function with the emphasis on biochemical and molecular mechanisms. Topics include cell division, movement, differentiation, and recognition.
Prerequisites: genetics, microbiology, organic chemistry. Corequisite: EAM L578. |
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EAM |
L578 |
Cell Biology Lab (1-3) |
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Experimental approaches for studying cells at the biochemical and molecular levels.
Corequisite: EAM 5578 |
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EAM |
5582 |
Molecular Biology (3) |
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A study of the fundamental principles of chromosomal organization and gene expression, with emphasis on the structure and function of nucleic acids and proteins.
Prerequisites: genetics, microbiology, organic chemistry. Corequisite: EAM L582 |
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EAM |
L582 |
Molecular Biology Lab (1-3) |
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Experimental approaches in molecular
analyses of nucleic acids and proteins, with the emphasis placed on common techniques utilized in clinical and research settings.
Corequisite: EAM 5582. |
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EAM |
6600 |
Aquatic Entomology (3) |
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A study of the morphology, physiology, taxonomy, life histories, and ecology of aquatic insects.
Prerequisites: general biology, general ecology. Corequisite: EAM L600.
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EAM |
L600 |
Aquatic Entomology Lab (1-3) |
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Classification and identification of immature
and adult aquatic insects. A collection is required.
Corequisite: EAM 6600 |
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EAM |
6601 |
Environmental Ethics, Policy, and Law (3) |
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A study of normative perspectives on environmental dilemmas, the values that shape environmental policy, and the role that environmental statutes play in addressing environmental problems. |
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EAM |
6603 |
Environmental Management (3) |
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Concepts and practices underlying procedures for
environmental resource management, including planning, organizing, and conducting programs. |
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EAM |
6609 |
Environmental Chemistry (3) |
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Quantitative assessments of air, water, soils, and
waste with applications to environmental evaluations and control.
Prerequisites: 12 semester hours in organic
chemistry and quantitative analysis and eight semester hours of physics or equivalents. Corequisite: EAM L609.
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EAM |
L609 |
Environmental Chemistry Lab (1-3) |
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Analytical procedures and instrumentation and approved methodologies used in the environmental analytical field to study air, water, and soil pollution.
Corequisite: EAM 6609 |
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EAM |
6611 |
Global Pollution and International Environmental Policy (3)
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An examination of global environmental issues, such as global climate change, ozone depletion, and acid precipitation. This course also deals with alternatives in developing global policies and treaties to address these problems. |
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EAM |
6612 |
Environmental Impact Studies/Risk Management (3)
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An examination of practices used in analysis of land, water, and air to determine the impact of human activities such as construction, mining, clearing, and industrial operation. Planning approaches and ecological constraints, economic evaluation, and quantitative approaches to predict
impact.
Prerequisites: EAM 6630, EAM L630 |
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EAM |
6615 |
Permitting and Regulatory Compliance (3) |
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A study of the steps needed and programs required to insure that public and private sector organizations are in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.
Prerequisites: EAM 6601 |
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EAM |
6617,
6618 |
Seminars in Environmental Analysis and Management (1) |
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Presentations on interdisciplinary principles and concepts, current issues, and new studies and research from a variety of fields,
with environmental science serving as a unifying theme. Faculty members and outside speakers will present guest lecturers. Candidates for the master’s degree in the
thesis option will present their research findings and conclusions. |
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EAM |
6620 |
Field Protistology (4) |
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An advanced study of protists from freshwater and marine habitats including collection techniques, taxonomy, specimen preparation and protistan ecology. |
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EAM |
6621 |
Environmental Toxicology (3) |
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This course encompasses the basic principles of environmental toxicology including bioaccumulation, the biological effects of toxicants from the molecular to global level of organization, and a basic understanding of
environmental pollutants and the science of risk assessment.
Prerequisites: 12 semester hours or equivalent in
general chemistry, quantitative analysis and organic chemistry. |
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EAM |
6622 |
Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety (4) |
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A study of the methods and procedures for recognition, evaluation, and control of factors in the work environment that may cause illness, lack of well-being, or general discomfort either among workers or among the community as a whole. Regulations and technologies which protect humans in the work environment.
Prerequisites: EAM 6630, EAM L630, 12 semester hours or equivalent in organic chemistry and quantitative analysis |
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EAM |
6623 |
Environmental Negotiations and Conflict Resolution (3)
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An examination of the approaches to solving environmental disputes through mediation. |
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EAM |
6624 |
Environmental Health (3) |
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The courses focuses on the physiological, molecular, cellular, genetic, and biochemical
mechanisms of action of physical, chemical, and biological agents that cause
adverse effects on human health. |
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EAM |
6625, 6626 |
Specialized Study in Environmental Analysis & Management (1-3) |
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The student has the opportunity to engage in intensive study of a particular subject or learn a pertinent skill, which fits his/her academic and/or professional needs, but is not available in the regular curriculum. This may include educational activities or training outside of the University. The student
will follow the guidelines that the Department has established for the
supervision and the pursuance of this study. Requires approval of the student’s
adviser and the department chair. |
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EAM |
6630 |
Pollution Science (3) |
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A study of pollution of atmosphere, surface water, and soil and groundwater from animate activities and inanimate processes. Adverse effects, fate, and transport of pollutants in air, soil, and water.
Prerequisite: general chemistry. Corequisite: EAM L630. |
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EAM |
L630 |
Pollution Science Lab (1-3) |
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Theory and analytical techniques used in both field and laboratory for the analysis of air, water, and soil contaminants.
Corequisite: EAM 6630 |
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EAM |
6640 |
Watershed Management (3) |
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An examination of theory and practices used in analysis of chemical contamination of surface and groundwater and in the management of land resources. Sustainable management options and techniques to control NPS pollution will be discussed.
Prerequisites: EAM 6630, EAM L630 |
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EAM |
6650 |
Spatial Analysis Using Geographical Information Systems (3) |
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A graduate level GIS course geared for beginners that presents the understanding behind the four functional and physical components of a GIS: data input; storage and retrieval; manipulation; and data output. Multiple GIS applications are also discussed.
Prerequisites: EAM 6630, EAM L630, or permission of chair. Corequisite: EAM L650. |
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EAM |
L650 |
Spatial Analysis Using Geographical Information Systems (1-3)
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This lab is intended for average computer users with little or no experience in Arc View GIS or any other GIS software. At the end of the labs, students will be able to use Arc-View to view, query, analyze, chart, and map geographic data.
Corequisite: EAM 6650. |
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EAM |
6660 |
Issues in Aquatic Ecology (3) |
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Case studies on the overexploitation and degradation
of aquatic ecosystems and their resources, with a primary focus on freshwater
systems. Prerequisite: an undergraduate ecology course is highly recommended |
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EAM |
6661 |
Conservation Biology (3) |
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Examination of the principles, practices, and philosophy of measuring, maintaining, and enhancing biological diversity. The course focuses on the applications of ecology, population biology, and genetics of the conservation of keystone and rare species and ecosystems.
Prerequisite: an undergraduate ecology course is highly recommended.
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EAM |
6662 |
Invasive Species Biology (3) |
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This course will familiarize students with the principles of ecological invasions and factors affecting the spread and impacts of invasive species. Students will also become familiar with major sources of exotic species introductions, and methods available for prevention and control. |
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EAM |
6664 |
Restoration Ecology (3) |
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This class presents an introduction to ecological
approaches toward reconstruction of degraded or destroyed ecosystems; ecological
basis of creating self-sustained ecosystems; planning, implementing and
assessing restoration programs, economic and social context of restoration.
Prerequisites: an undergraduate ecology course and
one year of general chemistry. |
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EAM |
6665 |
Sustainable Development (3) |
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This course will include classroom lectures, discussions, seminars, and classroom participation on sustainable development and related issues. |
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EAM |
6670,
6671 |
Special Topics (1-4) |
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Specialized topics not generally included in course offerings. A maximum total of four semester hours is allowed for program credit. |
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EAM |
6691 |
Research Methodology and Experimental Design (3) |
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This course will include hands-on statistical experience emphasizing hypothesis testing using a statistical software system. It will
combine several elements of research methodology including developing a grant
proposal that will include topic selection, literature search, question
formulation, methods, statistics, and a budget.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours in probability and statistics or permission
of instructor. |
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EAM |
6695 |
Thesis Research (1- 6) |
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Under the guidance of the student’s adviser and the chair of the department, the student may pursue original research (independent acquisition and interpretation of data) in a particular area of environmental science. The completion of a thesis is required. The results and conclusions must be successfully defended before the student’s graduate committee.
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Refer to specific departmental listings in the Troy University Graduate Catalog for full course descriptions of BIO (biology), BUS (business), CHM (chemistry), and GEO (geography). Information pertaining to MB (marine biology) is also provided. |
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Note: Graduate students may not enroll in a 5000 numbered course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. |
