EVR 3894 Environmental Writing . . . . . 3(SS)
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 4XXX Environmental Aspects of Urban Growth . . . . . 3(F,S)
The purpose is to examine urban areas as they have sprawled out over green
landscapes during the past century and left behind a legacy of environmentally
distressed properties and broken communities. Emphasis is upon community-based
action to deal with local situations, using as a base the experiences of
communities throughout the United States. Offered concurrently with EVR 5XXX;
graduate students will be assigned additional work. Senior standing is required.
EVR 4023 Coastal and Marine Environments . . . . . 3(F)
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 4035 Environmental Law . . . . . 3(F)
Overview of current local, state and federal laws relating to the
environment. Includes the legal history of current laws and case studies.
EVR 4037 Environmental Auditing . . . . . 3(S)
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 3031C.
EVR 4870 Land-Use Management . . . . . 3(S)
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 3031C.
EVR 4941 Practicum in Environmental Studies . . . . . 3(SS)
Supervised field experience in business, government, non-profit, educational
or other environmental organization. Special permission required. Prerequisite:
GEO 3372 or GLY 3031C.
EVR 5XXX Environmental Aspects of Urban Growth . . . . . 3(F,S)
The purpose is to examine urban areas as they have sprawled out over green
landscapes during the past century and left behind a legacy of environmentally
distressed properties and broken communities. Emphasis is upon community-based
action to deal with local situations, using as a base the experiences of
communities throughout the United States. Offered concurrently with EVR 4XXX;
graduate students will be assigned additional work. Graduate status is required.