• ESC 4590: Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Exploration of advanced topics in evolutionary ecology. Topics to be focused on include life-history evolution, sexual selection, parental investment, mating systems, social behavior, and/or other topics that are the focus of current active research in the field of evolution. Prerequisites: BIOL 3350, BIOL 3250, and BIOL 3060 with minimum grades of C or department head approval. May be registered as BIOL 4590. Credit not allowed in both ESC 4590 and BIOL 4590.
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• ESC 4650: Remote Sensing and Imagery Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Principles of aerial and satellite photography and infrared, multispectral, and microwave sensing. Interpretation of remotely sensed data, including application to problems in a variety of environmental sciences. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: GEOG 2210, completion of general education natural science and statistics requirements, MATH 1130, CPSC 1100, junior standing or department head approval. May be registered as GEOG 4650. Credit not allowed in both GEOG 4650 and ESC 4650. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• ESC 4660: Geographic Information Systems

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  IIntroduction to fundamental principles of geographic information systems (GIS). Applications, data structures and basic functions of GIS. GIS computer programs are used to demonstrate basic GIS functions. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: ESC 4650/GEOG 4650 or department head approval. May be registered as GEOG 4660. Credit not allowed in both GEOG 4660 and ESC 4660. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• ESC 4680: Introduction to Soil Resources

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Introduction to the study of soils and exploration of fundamental principles of origin, nature and constitution of soils. The geological origin of soils and factors of soil formation. Study of soil's physical, chemical and biological properties in determining the suitability of land for various uses. The environmental impact of agricultural and non-agricultural soil and land use. Soil erosion and conservation. The conquest of land through 7000 years and the impact human actions. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: ESC 1510 with a minimum grade of C, or department head approval. Corequisite: ESC 4680L or department head approval. May be registered as BIOL 4680. Credit not allowed in both ESC 4680 and BIOL 4680. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• ESC 4750R: Environmental Workshops for Teachers

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Workshops for science educators in environmentally related topics such as the conservation of endangered species, soil conservation, or water quality and water resource conservation. Designed to provide teachers with laboratory or field experiences and materials related to the environmental sciences. May be taken a maximum of three times.
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• ESC 4770: Meiofauna Biodiversity

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This course will explore patterns and mechanisms of biodiversity with a focus on small-sized invertebrates known as meiofauna. Students who take this course will become familiar with the major meiofaunal taxa and fundamental methods of biodiversity estimates and biomonitoring. The class is substantially hands-on. Students will develop, interpret, and analyze large and diverse datasets using computational tools, collect and analyze samples in the field, and develop an independent and creative research project. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Fall semester. Prerequisite: BIOL 3060, BIOL 3250 or BIOL 3350 with minimum grades of C or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• ESC 4800: Seminar on the Environment

  1.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Seminar and discussion of topics of current environmental interest. Student presentation required. Prerequisite: senior standing or department head approval.
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• ESC 4810: Politics and the Environment

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  A political analysis of the conflicting interests involved in implementing policies to protect the environment, develop alternative energy sources, and promote economic growth.
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• ESC 4820: Technology and the Environment

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Explores the complex relationships between technology and the environment that have existed since the Paleolithic Period. Special attention to the study of tools for extracting materials and energy from the environment and to the effect of these tools upon the landscape. Prerequisite: ESC 1510 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval.
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• ESC 4830: Economics and the Environment

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  An economic analysis of causes and effects of pollution; the role of economic policy in controlling pollution with special emphasis on water, air, and solid waste residuals; an evaluation of the alternative environmental controls. Prerequisite: ESC 1510 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval.
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