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Course ID	Course
GENV 364	GENV 364 Coral Reef Ecology Course Credits: 3 A field course focusing on the systematics and ecology of tropical coral reef organisms. Plants, animals, and physical factors of a fringing coral reef are examined through snorkeling excursions and laboratory studies. One species is chosen for a detailed research project. Includes field course work in Hawaii. Cross-listed: BIOL 364 Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in biology and instructor's consent. BIOL 262, 308, 360 and/or 382 strongly recommended. NB: Summer sessions only. Not offered every year See department chair
GENV 372	GENV 372 Field Placement/Practicum Course Credits: 3 This field placement course gives students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to a real-world work environment. The course is an efficient way to hone students’ practical skills in spatial information science (SIS) and analysis within the realms of geography, environmental science, and/or geographic information systems (GIS) helping them gain valuable work experience by learning new skills, gaining new perspectives in integrating SIS, exploring the SIS work environment, and networking with the experts in this field. This practicum is offered as a tripartite arrangement that includes: the student, the University’s course instructor/program coordinator, and the approved practicum supervisor in a reputable government department, business, or non-profit/non-governmental organization. Prerequisite(s): Third year standing with a minimum of 9 sem. hrs. of geography and environment including two of GENV 111, 121, 131, 212, 282 or instructor's consent. NB: Pass/Fail course. See department chair.
GENV 373	GENV 373 Field Placement/Practicum Course Credits: 3 This field placement course gives students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to a real-world work environment. The course is an efficient way to hone students’ practical skills in spatial information science (SIS) and analysis within the realms of geography, environmental science, and/or geographic information systems (GIS) helping them gain valuable work experience by learning new skills, gaining new perspectives in integrating SIS, exploring the SIS work environment, and networking with the experts in this field. This practicum is offered as a tripartite arrangement that includes: the student, the University’s course instructor/program coordinator, and the approved practicum supervisor in a reputable government department, business, or non-profit/non-governmental organization. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing with a minimum of 9 sem. hrs. of geography and environment including two of GENV 111, 121, 131, 212, 282 or instructor's consent. NB: Pass/Fail course. See department chair.
GENV 374	GENV 374 Environmental Studies Field Placement Course Credits: 3 This field placement course gives students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to a real-world work environment. The course is an efficient way to hone students’ practical skills in scientific and social scientific analysis within the realm of environmental science/studies helping them gain valuable work experience by learning new skills, gaining new perspectives in areas such as environmental assessment and ecological analyses, and networking with the experts in this field. This practicum is offered as a tripartite arrangement that includes the student, the University’s course instructor/program coordinator, and the approved practicum supervisor in a reputable government department, business, or non-profit/non-governmental organization. Prerequisite(s): Third year standing with a minimum of 9 sem. hrs. towards an GENV degree including two of BIOL 113, CHEM 101 or 111, GENV 121 and 131 or instructor's consent.
GENV 375	GENV 375 Environmental Studies Field Placement Course Credits: 3 This field placement course gives students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to a real-world work environment. The course is an efficient way to hone students’ practical skills in scientific and social scientific analysis within the realm of environmental science/studies helping them gain valuable work experience by learning new skills, gaining new perspectives in areas such as environmental assessment and ecological analyses, and networking with the experts in this field. This practicum is offered as a tripartite arrangement that includes the student, the University’s course instructor/program coordinator, and the approved practicum supervisor in a reputable government department, business, or non-profit/non-governmental organization. Prerequisite(s): Third year standing with a minimum of 9 sem. hrs. towards an GENV degree including two of BIOL 113, CHEM 101 or 111, GENV 121 and 131 or instructor's consent.
GENV 383	GENV 383 Geographic Data Analysis Course Credits: 3 Geography is an integrative spatial science that attempts to explain and predict the spatial distributions and variation of human activity and physical features on the Earth's surface. Geographers and Environmental scientists greatly benefit from the use of quantitative and computational analyses to help answer where, why and what-to-do questions. Geographers might explore such questions as: what type of municipal transportation policy might best achieve more equitable access for urban residents to city services and facilities? Environmental scientists might ask: what sort of land use decisions are required to balance sustainable economic development with protection of wetlands in a fragile ecosystem? Students are invited into understanding and using statistical analysis as a means to develop a quantitative and computational inquiry. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of geography and environment. (0-0; 3-2) NB: Offered every other year.
GENV 391	GENV 391 Directed Studies in Geography and Environment Course Credits: 3 In special cases, with the instructor's consent, students may pursue an independent but guided reading and research course in a specialized area of geography of interest to students. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of geography and environment, and instructor's consent. See geography and environment coordinator.
GENV 392	GENV 392 Directed Studies in Geography and Environment Course Credits: 3 In special cases, with the instructor's consent, students may pursue an independent but guided reading and research course in a specialized area of geography of interest to students. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of geography and environment, and instructor's consent. See geography and environment coordinator.
GENV 395	GENV 395 Central America Field Study Course Credits: 3 This experiential and interdisciplinary course fosters interaction with diverse physical and human environments. It provides exposure to the region's history, religions, politics, and socio- economic realities that shape the communication and cultures of Central America, and introduces students to cross-cultural communication. Cross-listed: MCOM 395 Prerequisite(s): Third year standing or instructor permission. .

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