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Course Descriptions
ESCI 110 Environmental Science 4 sem. hrs.
A survey of environmental issues and problems facing today’s society. Includes a study of population biology, ecology, natural resources and energy, environmental quality, land use, and bioethics. Three lectures, one lab per week. Winter
An introduction to the biology of birds with emphasis on the uniqueness of this vertebrate class. Topics include anatomy, physiology, life history, and field identification. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or equivalent. Three lectures, one lab per week. Spring 2004
ESCI 210 Environmental Chemistry 3 sem. hrs.
This course involves the application of chemical principles to the study of the environment. The chemistry of air, water and soil is examined, as well as the pollution of these environments. Discussion of solutions to the problems of chemical pollution will be extensive. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L. Winter 2006
Students will learn chemical methods used to analyze environmental samples and apply these methods to the analysis of samples from the Siouxland environment. Co-requisite: CHEM 210. Winter 2006
ESCI 211 Introductory Geology 4 sem. hrs.
An introduction to the classification and formation of rocks, strata, and soils. Three lectures, one lab per week. Fall 2004
ESCI 212 Earth Processes 4 sem. hrs.
A survey of the action of various geomorphological processes (such as volcanism, wind, water, and glaciation) which shape our globe. Ecological hazards inherent to land-uses of the landforms associated with these processes will also be discussed. Three lectures, one lab per week. Winter 2004
ESCI 213 Weather And Climate 4 sem. hrs.
An introduction to the daily variation of local atmospheric conditions and the results of the long-term patterns of such. Three lectures, one lab per week. Spring 2005
ESCI 235 Quantitative Analysis 4 sem. hrs.
This integrated lecture and laboratory course in analytical chemistry develops the theory and experimental procedures necessary to determine exact amounts of analytes present in commonly occurring situations. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L. Two labs per week. Winter 2005
ESCI 237 General Ecology 4 sem. hrs.
A study of the interrelationships of organisms to their environment and each other at the population, community and ecosystem levels reinforced with a survey of North American biomes. Field observations and lab exercises in natural habitats. Prerequisite: BIOL 111. Three lectures, one lab per week. Fall
ESCI 337 Organic Chemistry I 3 sem. hrs.
An examination of the structures, properties and reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols and ethers. General reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry are also discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM 112. Fall
ESCI 337L Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 sem. hr.
Experimental work involving the synthesis, separation and identification of organic compounds, including the use of gas-liquid chromatography. Two labs per week. Corequisite: CHEM 337 or consent of instructor. Fall
ESCI 338 Organic Chemistry II 3 sem. hrs.An examination of the structures, properties and reactions of aromatic compounds and organic compounds containing oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur. Spectroscopic methods and multi-step synthesis are also studied. Prerequisite: CHEM 337 Winter
ESCI 338L Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 sem. hr.
A continuation of CHEM 337L, spectrophotometric methods are included. Two double-period labs per week. Corequisite: CHEM 338 or consent of the instructor. Prerequisite: CHEM 337L Winter
ESCI 339 Principles of Microbiology 4 sem. hrs.
An in-depth study of Microorganisms, including ultra structure, growth characteristics, metabolism and genetics. Prerequisites: eight hours of chemistry or permission of the instructor. Not open to students having credit for BIOL 239. Three lectures, two labs per week. Spring
ESCI 412 Field Botany 4 sem. hrs.
An introduction to the classification, nomenclature and identification of vascular plants. Taxonomic and biogeographical relationships of families, genera and species will also be discussed. The laboratory will be devoted to an examination of the spring flora by emphasizing the identification and recognition of ferns, trees, shrubs and herbs. Proper collection and herbarium techniques will be practiced as students prepare specimens for a required plant collection. Three lectures, one lab per week. Spring 2005
ESCI 442 Biochemistry I 3 sem. hrs.
A study of the molecules found in living organisms, emphasizing the relationship of their structure to their function. Also examined are the methods used to separate and characterize these molecules. Prerequisite CHEM 338. Spring 2005
ESCI 175, 275, 375 Independent Study/Extended Field Trip
ESCI 401 Environmental Law And Policy 3 sem. hrs.
A discussion of major environmental legislation and its impact. Fall 2005
