EVR-ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

EVR 3894 Environmental Writing . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Practice in the scientific methods, research approaches, reference styles, grantsmanship, and technical writing in the environmental sciences. (Gordon Rule Course: Wrtg) Prerequisite: ENC 1101/1102.

EVR 4023 Coastal and Marine Environments . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
The world's ocean and its marine environments such as beaches, estuaries, coral reefs, upwelling areas, and hydrothermal vents. The physical, chemical, and biologic components that make each environment unique. Case studies of the environmental impact of anthropogenic and natural phenomena based on readings of scientific papers. Junior standing is required.

EVR 4037 Environmental Auditing . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Overview of the evolution of environmental regulations and the adoption of environmental initiatives by the private business sector. Compliance audits, property assessments, and contingent liability audits will be conducted. Prerequisite: GEO 3372 or GLY 3880C.

EVR 4035 Environmental Law . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Overview of current local, state and federal laws relating to the environment. Includes the legal history of current laws and case studies.

EVR 4870 Land-Use Management . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Overview of the history and direction of land use in America, with specific emphasis upon growth management and the balancing of development with the protection of the environment and the preservation of the quality of life. Geographic focus is upon urban growth fringes in the United States and Northwest Florida in particular. Prerequisite: GEO 3372 or GLY 3880C.

EVR 4941 Practicum in Environmental Studies . . . . . 3(0,0,3)
Supervised field experience in business, government, non-profit, educational or other environmental organization. Special permission required. Prerequisite: GEO 3372 or GLY 3880C.