Undergraduate Courses

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AIS 320 American Indian Politics and Policy (3). Examines the development of political and policy relationships between Native American nations and the U.S government, using a political, social, economic, and cultural context. Cross listed as POS 320. Prerequisite: POS 110. Karen.Ziemski@nau.edu

ANT 104 Lost Tribes Buried Cities (3). Archaeology and culture evolution of the world, from the early Pleistocene to the rise of civilization. Vero.Perez@nau.edu

ANT 205 Native People/North America (3). Ethnographic survey of Indian societies in the United States and Canada , their cultural and linguistic development, and their current status. Scott.Antes@nau.edu

ANT 250 Principles of Archaeology (3). Method, theory, goals, and history of archaeology as a subdiscipline of anthropology. Joshua.Edwards@nau.edu , Frederick.OHara@nau.edu , Francis.Smiley@nau.edu

ANT 301 Peoples Of The World (3). Ethnographic survey of selected native peoples and cultures of the world. Michael.Vasquez@nau.edu

ANT 306 Peoples Of The SW (3). Introduces the greater Southwest as a major world culture area, including recent and contemporary peoples, the nature of multi-ethnic society, current directions of change, and pockets of persistence. Robin.Rickli@nau.edu

ANT 351 Southwestern Archeology (3). Origins, characteristics, and relationships of the prehistoric cultures of the American Southwest. Chris.Downum@nau.edu

ANT 370 Human Ecology (3). General survey of ecological relationships and the cultural environment as these affect human behavior, demographic characteristics, and variations in human types, past and present, including discussion of current issues and future prospects of human population development, and practical applications of current knowledge. Mark.Taylor@nau.edu

ANT 379 Biological Anthropology (4). In-depth survey of topics and methods in physical anthropology: paleoanthropology, primate ecology, method and theory. Required for major. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: major in anthropology, at least junior status, and course in statistics, or instructor's consent. Mark.Taylor@nau.edu

ANT 390 Cultural Simulation (4). Collaborative project to build and document a historically and scientifically plausible "working model" of the first permanent settlement on Mars. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Reed.Riner@nau.edu

ANT 459 Indigenous Perspectives in Cultural Resource Management (3). Introduces Native American perspectives on cultural resource management. Addresses three main questions: Who owns the past? Who manages the past? Who tells the stories? Prerequisite: junior or senior status, or instructor's consent.

ART 123 Color And Light (3). The study of color vision, the history of pigments and dyes from Lascaux to present, the development of knowledge about light and color, and the application of theory to practice. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio. E.Groenhout@nau.edu

ART 150 Two-Dimensional Design (3). Studio course. Explores art elements and design principles applicable to all the visual arts, with an emphasis on two-dimensional organization and color theory. Prerequisite: ART 135 . Jim.O'hara@nau.edu

ART 151 Three-Dimensional Design (3). Studio course. Explores the fundamental design principles involved in organizing three-dimensional space, with an emphasis on three-dimensional concepts and materials. Lynne.Oulman@nau.edu

ART 161 Ceramics I (3). Studio course with emphasis in creating ceramic art. Includes hand building, wheel throwing, and modes of criticism. 5 hrs. studio. Open to all students. Edward.Adler@nau.edu

ART 171 Jewelry/Metals I (3). Studio course. Broad-based exposure to the methods, techniques, and materials of jewelry and metalsmithing, with emphasis on jewelry and metals history and modes of criticism. Open to all students. Joe.Cornett@nau.edu 

BIO 100 Environmental issues are examined that are related to human impact on the biosphere. Environmental degradation is addressed when landfill capacity and recycling efforts collide. Agricultural and forests managements issues are stressed as humans compete for space and thus threaten biodiversity around the Earth. The importance of conservation of resource and alternative fuels are topics that can be easily woven into the general biology curriculum. SYL.Allred@nau.edu

BIO 100L Biology Concepts Lab (1). Investigates examples of life, with focus on our understanding of evolution, environment, heredity, body form, and function. Not available for credit in the major. 1 hr. lab. Corequisite: BIO 100.

BIO 182 Unity/Life II (3). Introductory course for biology majors. Emphasizes the unifying organismal principles of life on earth. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: BIO 181 or BIO 181H . SYL.Allred@nau.edu

BIO 205 Microbiology (4). Basic concepts of microbiology emphasizing the characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms, disease mechanisms, the immune response, vaccinations and other public health procedures. Intended for students in the biological sciences and health professions. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Recommended: CHM 130 or 151 . Prerequisite: BIO 181 or BIO 181H and Corequisite: BIO 305W .Maribeth.Watwood@nau.edu

BIO 220 Biology of Microorganisms (4). Fundamental concepts of microbiology with emphasis on anatomy, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: one semester each of college biology and chemistry (two semesters of each preferred). Richard.Shand@nau.edu

BIO 221 Lower Invertebrates (4). Surveys the "lower" invertebrate phyla using selected taxa to illustrate concepts in evolution, ecology, and behavior. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: BIO 181 and 182. Pre-biology majors may not take this course. Stephen.Shuster@nau.edu  

BIO 222 Higher Invertebrates (4). Surveys the "higher" invertebrate phyla using selected taxa to illustrate concepts in evolution, ecology, and behavior. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: BIO 181 and 182. Pre-biology majors may not take this course.

BIO 223 Vertebrate Zoology (4). Evolution, systematics, distribution, ecology, and primary adaptations of the major vertebrate groups. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: BIO 181 and 182. Pre-biology majors may not take this course.

BIO 227 Intertidal Invertebrates (1). Surveys invertebrate diversity in the northern Gulf of California, with emphasis on common living and fossil species. Includes a five-day field trip to Puerto Peqasco, Mexico.  Instructor's Consent.  Prerequisite: BIO 221 or BIO 222. Stephen.Shuster@nau.edu

BIO 284 Botany (3). Surveys botanical principles from an evolutionary perspective, including cell biology, inheritance, development, ecological roles, reproduction, and classification. Prerequisites: BIO 181 and 182. Pre-biology majors may not take this course. Peggy.Pollak@nau.edu  

BIO 300 Human Biology (1). Series of independent minicourses dealing with aspects of biology and human conditions. SYL.Allred@nau.edu , Randall.Scott@nau.edu , Cheryl.Dyer@nau.edu , Steven.Hempleman@nau.edu , Peggy.Pollak@nau.edu , Con.Slobodchikoff@nau.edu , Bill.Gaud@nau.edu

BIO 322 Entomology (4). Classification, identification, ecology, physiology, and economic importance of insects. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: BIO 181 and 182. Pre-biology majors may not take this course. Neil.Cobb@nau.edu

BIO 326 Ecology (3). Introduces ecological principles, including the distribution and abundance of organisms, population dynamics, community organization, energy flow, and nutrient cycling. Prerequisites: BIO 181 and 182. Pre-biology majors may not take this course. Bruce.Hungate@nau.edu , George.Koch@nau.edu

BIO 326L Principles of Ecology Lab (1). Introduces the experimental analysis of plant and animal interactions within terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, including community dynamics, ecological processes, and biotic inventories. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 326. Bruce.Hungate@nau.edu , George.Koch@nau.edu

BIO 340 Genetics & Evolution (3). Fundamental concepts of inheritance, including genetic and chromosomal character determination, and natural selection leading to population changes and speciation. Prerequisite: ( BIO 181 or BIO 181H ) and BIO 182 . Philip.Service@nau.edu  

BIO 345 Plant Propagation (3). Applies plant science principles to plant propagation, including elements of pathology, physiology entomology, landscaping, orchard, garden, and greenhouse science. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: ( BIO 181 or BIO 181H ) and BIO 182 . Peggy.Pollak@nau.edu

BIO 366 Behavior of Animals (3 ). Surveys the theories and reasons that explain the behavior of animals. Con.Slobodchikoff@nau.edu

BIO 369 Environmental Microbiology (4). Microorganisms in the air, food, soil, and water, and their interaction with the environment. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: BIO 220 or 205. Pre-biology majors may not take this course. Egbert.Schwartz@nau.edu , Maribeth.Watwood@nau.edu

BIO 372 Revolutionary Thought in Biology (3). Biological theories, such as those on the origin of life, evolution, and extinction; the immune response; sex; cancer; and be havior. Pre-biology majors may not take this course. Bill.Gaud@nau.edu

BIO 373 Marine Biology (3). Behavior, ecology, biogeography, and evolution of marine organisms relative to the physics and geology of the ocean. Prerequisites: BIO 181 and 182. Pre-biology majors may not take this course. Linn.Montgomery@nau.edu

BIO 374 Economic Botany (3). Surveys plants used by humans including plant parts or products used and their geographic origin and distribution. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: ( BIO 181 or BIO 181H ) and BIO 182 . Tina.Ayers@nau.edu

BIO 408 Field Work Experience (1-12). Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. Lee.Drickamer@nau.edu

BIO 409 Bioremediation (3). Fundamental concepts of bioremediation, including discussion of the following topics:  degradation kinetics, bioaugmentation, metal biotransformation, molecular approaches to bioremediation, chlorinated solvents, phytoremediation, petroleum hydrocarbons, and natural attenuation. Prerequisite:  CHM 151 and CHM 152 and BIO 205. Maribeth.Watwood@nau.edu

BIO 410 Phycology (3). Systematics, structure, reproduction, ecology, and methods of collecting algae; culture and experimental study of selected algae species. Field trips, 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: BIO 181 and 182. Pre-biology majors may not take this course. Jane.Marks@nau.edu

BIO 411 Mycology (3). Systematics, physiology, ecology, and medical importance of fungi and related forms; field identification and experimental studies. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: BIO 181 and 182. Pre-biology majors may not take this course. Catherine.Gehring@nau.edu  

BIO 414 Native Plants/Arizona (3). Field-oriented course emphasizing the recognition of much of the native and naturalized flora of Arizona . Prerequisite: ( BIO 181 or BIO 181H ) and BIO 182 . Tina.Ayers@nau.edu

BIO 435 C Evolutionary Biology (3). Evolution of organisms, including variability, natural selection speciation, patterns and rates of evolution, and the importance of the fossil record. 2 hrs. lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 340. Philip.Service@nau.edu  

BIO 471 Microbial Ecology (3). Population, community, and ecosystem ecology of microorganisms emphasizing interactions with plants and animals and the roles of microorganisms in ecosystem processes. Coconvenes with BIO 571. Prerequisite: BIO 205 or 220. Bruce.Hungate@nau.edu , Nancy.Johnson@nau.edu

BIO 475 Parasitology (4). Parasites and their life cycles, host injuries, treatment, means of control, and prevention of infection. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: Junior Status. Stephen.Shuster@nau.edu

BIO 476 Higher Aquatic Plants (3). Ecology and taxonomy of the vascular plants and bryophytes in aquatic and riparian environments. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: BIO 431.

BIO 477 Fish Management (3). Introduces theory and practice of commercial and sport fish management. Topics include evolution and management of wild and stocked populations; field, lab, and hatchery techniques; aquaculture; exotic species; politics and economic management. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: ( BIO 223 or BIO 525 ) and BIO 425C or ( BIO 425 & BIO 425L ). Linn.Montgomery@nau.edu

BIO 478 Wildlife Management (3). Surveys concepts and practices employed in the study and management of terrestrial wildlife. Topics include values, habitat requirements, movements, behavior, and dynamics of wildlife populations and the techniques used to ensure their continued survival. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: BIO 326 and one of ( BIO 223 or BIO 527 or BIO 528 ). Tad.Theimer@nau.edu

BIO 479 Ecosystem Ecology: Case Studies on the Colorado Plateau (3). Principles of ecosystem ecology, including the fact ors controlling ecosystem structure, productivity, nutrient cycling, and energy balance--with examples from the Colorado Plateau and emphasis on global environmental change. Crosslisted with FOR 479. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: BIO 181, 182, and 326 or FOR 313, 314, 315, and 316 or instructors' consent. Bruce.Hungate@nau.edu, Nancy.Johnson@nau.edu

BA 470C Business in Society (3). Analyzes business and its environment, considering such things as the natural environment, business ethics, governmental policies, the impact of technology, and cultural diversity. This course serves as the capstone for the BAILS emphasis in Enterprise in Society only. Prerequisites: BA 205 and two of FIN 303, MGT 303, and MKT 303. James.Wilson@nau.edu , Lee.Nation@nau.edu

CENE 150 Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3). Scientific and technical introduction to contemporary environmental and ecological issues. Pollution prevention, common contaminants, measurements, sources, and regulatory policies. Corequisite:  CHM 130 or CHM 151 and MAT 110 or Math Placement 46 or higher. Wilbert.Odem@nau.edu

CENE 280 Environmental Engineering Fundamentals (3). A course in environmental engineering fundamentals that applies biological, chemical, and mathematical principles to solve environmental engineering problems using the mass balance approach. Prerequisite: BIO 181 and CENE 150 and CHM 152 and MAT 136 or MAT 136H with C or better or International Student Group.

CENE 281L Water QualityLab (1). Lab and field methods of sampling and measuring water, wastewater, and microbiological parameters. Includes quality assurance and analysis of data. Prerequisite: CHM 151 and CHM 151L and CENE 150 with grades C or better. Corequisite:  EGR 225. Terry.Baxter@nau.edu

CENE 282L Air and Site Investigations Lab (1). Lab and field methods for measuring parameters in air, soil, and hazardous materials. Includes quality assurance and analysis of data. 2.5 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: CHM 151 and CHM 151L and CENE 150 and EGR 225 with grades C or better or International Student Group.Paul.Gremillion@nau.edu

CENE 330 Air Quality Engineering (3). Technical approaches to air quality problems; source identification; acid deposition; ozone; control of primary and toxic air pollutants; indoor air quality. Prerequisites: CENE 280 and MAT 137 with grades greater than or equal to C. Terry.Baxter@nau.edu

CENE 331 Sanitary Engineering (3). Water-quality issues affecting water supply and effluent treatment, disposal, and reuse. Design of physical, chemical, and biological treatment facilities. Prerequisite: CENE 333 with grade C or better. Paul.Gremillion@nau.edu

CENE 332 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (3). Waste identification, physicochemical properties, fate and transport in the environment, site characterization and assessment, remediation tools and technologies. Prerequisites: CENE 280 and (CHM 230 or CHM 235 or CHM 440) with grade C or better. Bridget.Bero@nau.edu

CENE 380 Environmental Transport Process I (3). Fundamental engineering concepts of momentum balance, with applications for environmental engineering. Prerequisites: CENE 280 and MAT 239.

CENE 383 Soil Mechanics and Foundations (4). Soil properties; identification and classification of earth material; subsurface exploration of soil strength, stresses, and settlement; substructure design; computer applications. Prerequisite: CENE 253 with grade C or better.

CENE 410 Environmental Engineering Design (3). Design of unit operations in water, wastewater, waste management, and/or air quality engineering. Student-generated data informs and drives the design of relevant processes. Corequisite:  CENE 480. Wilbert.Odem@nau.edu

CENE 418 Highway Engineering (3). Emphasizes highway geometric design, including capacity, human factors, safety, drainage, and specifications. Introduces highway construction, maintenance, and pavement design; transportation planning; and traffic engineering. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: EGR 225 and CENE 270 and CENE 383 with grades C or better. Craig.Roberts@nau.edu

CENE 430 Air Pollution Controls Design (3). Design process and procedure for control of particulate and gaseous pollutants. Includes pollution prevention considerations. Prerequisite: CENE 330 and (ME 395 or CENE 380) with grade C or better. Terry.Baxter@nau.edu

CENE 433 Hydrology and Flood Control (3). Hydrologic design and analysis of drainage and flood-control systems. Hydrologic cycle components necessary for determining design flows. Computer modeling. Corequisite: CENE 333. Paul.Trotta@nau.edu

CENE 434 Water and Waste-water Units Design (3). Design-based environmental engineering course. Unites design of drinking water and waste-water treatment plants. Applies microbiology, water chemistry principles, and units of treatment-plant design techniques. Prerequisites: CENE 280 and CENE 333 with grades C or better. Paul.Gremillion@nau.edu

CENE 435 Environmental Biotechnology (3). Presents the engineered application of biological systems for remediation of contaminated environments (land, air, water), and for sustainable development technologies and processes. Prerequisite: CENE 280 and CENE 281L and CENE 282L.

CENE 440 Environmental Protection: Today and Tomorrow (3). Explores current legal and regulatory strategies for environmental protection. Examines innovative approaches to environmental management. Group and class projects. Prerequisite: ENV 101 or ENV 101H or CENE 150 or FOR 222 with grade C or better. William.Auberle@nau.edu

CENE 441 Environmental Protection Case Study (1). Examines a contemporary and important environmental topic through a real or hypothetical case study. Sample topics include water quality, water resource management, air quality protection, and hazardous waste management. May be repeated for up to 2 hours of credit. Prerequisite: ENV 101 or ENV 101H or CENE 150 or FOR 222 with grade C or better.

CENE 468 Engineering in Natural Systems: Rivers and Streams (3). Prepares you for projects involving natural stream systems. Involves stream classification, field data collection, and application of hydrologic and hydraulic models calibrated to natural stream channels. Prerequisites: CENE 333, 383, and 433,with grade C or better.. 

CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry(4). Principles of chemistry course for students requiring only one semester of chemistry and those proceeding to a one-semester organic ( CHM 230 ) course. Prerequisite: MAT 102X or higher. Hans.Gunderson@nau.edu

CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4). Fundamental chemistry principles presented at a level appropriate for preprofessional, science, and engineering majors, including students proceeding to CHM 235 and 238 . Prerequisites: high school chemistry or CHM 100 plus intermediate algebra; recommended: CHM 151L . Prerequisite: MAT 102X or higher. Wayne.Hildebrandt@nau.edu , Douglas.Kolwaite@nau.edu , Wayne.Hildebrandt@nau.edu

CHM 151L General Chemistry I Lab (1). Introduces important lab practices, stoichiometry, and the analysis of chemical unknowns. 2 hrs. lab including lecture time when appropriate. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 130 or CHM 151 . Staff

CHM 152 General Chemistry II (3). Continuation of CHM 151 . recommended: CHM 152L . Prerequisite: CHM 151 . John.Wettaw@nau.edu , Brandon.Cruickshank@nau.edu

CHM 152L General Chemistry II Lab (3). Continuation of CHM 151 L. Prerequisite: CHM 151 . Staff

CHM 440 Environmental Chemistry (3). Rigorous introduction to the chemistry of natural systems, including redox properties and complex equilibria, element cycling, and atmospheric chemistry. Prerequisite: CHM 152. Richard.Foust@nau.edu 

CJ 312 Environmental Crime (3). Examines laws and legal strategies designed to protect environmental quality; explores varieties of environmental crimes and associated problems of control. Raymond.Michalowski@nau.edu

CM 120 Building Human Environments (3). Comparative study of humans' efforts to control their environment with constructed shelter and infrastructure on global, regional, and personal levels. Dave.Grider@nau.edu  

COM 150 Environmental Communication (3). Analytical research and writing skills for public dissemination of environmental information via the media. Lea.Parker@nau.edu

COM 250 Environmental Perspectives on Communication Arts (3). Analytical exploration and interpretation of oral, visual, and written artistic and communication works that have influenced public perception and/or policy concerning environmental issues. Lea.Parker@nau.edu 

ECO 325 Environmental Economics (3). Issues, theories, and policies, including cultural, social, and ethical issues; theories of externalities, property rights, optimal depletion rates and sustainable development; and policy and regulation of environmental economic activity. Prerequisites: ECO 284 and junior status. 

EGR 190 Energy, Ecology, and You (3). Energy use and the human race; conventional energy sources; social, economic, and environmental impacts; alternative energy sources. Nonmajors only. 

ENG 441: Seminar in American Literature: American Nature Writing (Steven Rosendale). *When taught by Steven Rosendale, this course provides an introduction to the history of writing and thought about the environment in the U.S. from its European roots to the present day; explores how the North American environment has exerted an influence on American literature and culture, and conversely, how language and literature have shaped perceptions of the American environment; provides training in critical approaches to nature writing and other literary representations of the environment; provides an introduction to "ecocritical" thought, and examines its implications for the study and criticism of literature. Steven.Rosendale@nau.edu

ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Sciences (3). Studies human impacts on the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere from a natural sciences perspective. ( Note: This liberal studies course does not meet any requirements for a major or minor in environmental sciences.) Douglas.Hallett@nau.edu , Michael.Ort@nau.edu , cdc22@dana.ucc.nau.edu

ENV 101L Introduction to Environmental Sciences Lab (1). Investigates the impacts of humans on the natural world while developing an appreciation of the value of scientific inquiry and the tools for scientific research. 3 hrs. lab.

ENV 110 Earths Dynamic Atmosphere Environment (3). Explores basic physical and chemical atmospheric processes and how humans affect, and are affected by, atmospheric conditions. Includes study of thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, air pollution, ozone depletion, and global warming. Diana.Anderson@nau.edu

ENV 181 Environmental Challenges (3). An introduction to the how we perceive the environment: how our environment is structured and functions, how we relate to the environment from humanistic, cultural and political perspectives, and how we identify, approach and resolve major environmental issues. Marcus.Ford@nau.edu, Rod.Parnell@nau.edu, Jacqueline.Vaughn@nau.edu

ENV 230 Foundations of Environmental Science: Humans and the Environment (4). Introduces scientific methods of investigating and solving environmental problems. Interdisciplinary analysis of interactions among living and nonliving environmental components, focusing on human interactions. Lab emphasizes experimental design and presentation. Majors only. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: CHM 151 and 151L; corequisites: CHM 152 and 152L. Diana.Anderson@nau.edu , Nancy.Johnson@nau.edu

ENV 280 Physical and Chemical Processes in the Atmosphere and Hydrosphere (4). Integrated approach to Earth's atmosphere and hydrosphere, emphasizing composition, chemical processing, physical transport, and aspects of human impacts and policy. Lab includes experimental design, statistics, and writing. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: ENV 230 plus CHM 151, 151L, 152, and 152L. Diana.Anderson@nau.edu , Roderic.Parnell@nau.edu , Marin.Robinson@nau.edu , Marin.Robinson@nau.edu

ENV 285 Intermediate Environmental Lab (1). Lab and field experiences for all of the environmental major fields, demonstrating the interrelationships of the environmental subdisciplines. Prerequisites: ENV 101 or CENE 150 and one additional lab course.

ENV 300 Problems in Environmental Sciences (1). Analytical approach to selected problems in the environmental sciences; fieldwork and lab research with selected problems. May be repeated for up to 2 hours of credit.

ENV 330 Environmental Ecology: Synthesis and Applications (4). Introduces ecological science and its applications in environmental management. Lab sections focus on land and resource management issues and emphasize hypothesis testing, using data collected in the field. For majors only. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: ENV 280. Thomas.Sisk@nau.edu

ENV 385W Energy, Resources, and Policy (4). Origins and exploitation of energy and mineral resources, and the policies that control how we obtain and use them. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: ENV 330; corequisite: POS 359.

ENV 399 Modular Learning Experience (1-3) . In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Michael.Ort@nau.edu

ENV 408 Field Work Experience (1-12). Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Roderic.Parnell@nau.edu , d.a.o@nau.edu .

ENV 410 Weather Analysis and Forecasting (4). Introduces meteorology emphasizing synoptic methods combined with theory to gain practical experience with the behavior of circulation systems and their surface and upper-level analysis. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab.

ENV 440 Conservation Biology (3). Scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity, emphasizing applications of ecology, drawing on other scientific disciplines, and integrating public policy and sociological issues. Prerequisite: ENV 330 or BIO 326 or all of FOR 413C, 414C, 423C, and 424C, or instructor's consent. Thomas.Sisk@nau.edu

ENV 440L Conservation Biology Lab (1). Combines class field studies and independent research investigating the scientific basis for conserving and managing biological diversity. Requires several Saturday field trips. 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: ENV 330 or BIO 326 or all of FOR 413C, 414C, 423C, and 424C, or instructor's consent; corequisite: ENV 440.

ENV 466 Legislative Internship (1-12). Supervised internship in the Arizona Legislature during spring semester. Students are selected on a competitive basis, and you must apply during the fall semester. (To be eligible, you must be a candidate for a bachelor's degree and have completed all lower-division requirements and attained senior status at the end of the fall semester preceding the internship.) Registration is handled by the associate provost for academic administration after the legislature has made its final selection. Pass-fail only. Roderic.Parnell@nau.edu

ENV 490C Senior Seminar in Environmental Sciences (3). Presentation of internship results in scientific meeting format. Participation in weekly seminar and cooperative project with a team of student colleagues is required. You must receive a 70% grade to be awarded the B.S. in environmental sciences. Prerequisite or corequisite: completion of 3 hours in ENV 485. Richard.Foust@nau.edu

ENV 495 Global Environmental and Climate Change (3). Characteristics of the global climate system, estimating past and predicting future impacts of human activities on climate and environmental systems, and policy implications. Prerequisites: CENE 150, one statistics and one computer course, and junior status. Scott.Anderson@nau.edu

FOR 101 Forestry Intro (3). Introduces the subject areas and career opportunities in forestry. Required of lower-division forestry students currently enrolled at NAU. Robert.Larson@nau.edu , Margaret.Moore@nau.edu , Bruce.Fox@nau.edu

FOR 211 Forest Measurements (3). Fundamentals of measuring forest ecosystems and resources, land surveying, mapping, and orienteering. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: MAT 125 or MAT 125H or higher and Prerequisite or Corequisite: STA 270 . Denver.Hospodarsky@nau.edu

FOR 212 Trees & Forests: North America (2). Introduces important forest trees and forest types in North America . Tom.Kolb@nau.edu

FOR 213 Ecology & Management Forest Soils (3). Introduces soil science, with special emphasis on forest soils. Topics include soil formation and classification; the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil; and impacts of human-based activities on soils. Prerequisite: ( BIO 181 or BIO 181H ) and BIO 182 and CHM 130 and CHM 151L . Steve.Hart@nau.edu

FOR 220 Introduction to Forest and Range Plants (2). Field identification, ecology, and uses of common forest and range plants in northern Arizona . 1 hr. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade or pass-fail. Janice.Busco@nau.edu , Margaret.Moore@nau.edu

FOR 222 Environmental Conservation (3). Environmental quality problems in natural and human-made environments. Robert.Larson@nau.edu

FOR 230 Multicultural Perspectives on Environmental Management (3). Introduces the effects of culture on attitudes, institutions, and environmental management from a multicultural perspective. Martha.Lee@nau.edu

FOR 240 Intro Conservation Biology (3). Explores the practical issues related to people and society in maintaining the earth's biological diversity. Discusses the social environment and how to implement successful conservation of biodiversity. Paul.Beier@nau.edu

FOR 250 Arizona Forests and Wildlife (3). Overview of fundamental ecology and management of major forest types and wildlife of Arizona . Relationship of Arizona 's forests and wildlife to North America . Thom.Alcoze@nau.edu, Robert.Mathiasen@nau.edu

FOR 255 International Wildlife Issues (3). This course will provides a survey of current issues in wildlife conservation and management from around the globe. Carol.Chambers@nau.edu

FOR 270 Native American Ecology (3). Uses introductory ecology and natural science principles to critically review literature and information about the geographic distribution, traditional land use, and conservation knowledge of indigenous peoples in North America . Letter grade or pass-fail. Thom.Alcoze@nau.edu

FOR 282 Ecological Restoration Principles (3). Concepts and theories of ecological science related to restoring natural structures and processes of ecosystems. Letter grade or pass-fail. Prerequisite: instructor's consent. Pete.Fule@nau.edu , david.huffman@nau.edu

FOR 313 Forest Ecology I (4). Studies abiotic and biotic components affecting the structure, composition, and function of forests: individuals, populations, and communities. 3 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Prerequisite: Admission to BS in Forestry Plan. Paul.Beier@nau.edu

FOR 314 Forest Ecology II (3). Studies abiotic and biotic components affecting the structure, composition, and function of forests: landscapes and ecosystems. Prerequisite: Admission to BS in Forestry Plan and Corequisite: FOR 313 . Paul.Beier@nau.edu

FOR 315 Silviculture Principles (3). Art and science of growing trees in forested stand: principles. Corequisite: FOR 314 . Paul.Beier@nau.edu

FOR 316 Silviculture Applications (3). Art and science of growing trees in forested stands: applications. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Corequisite: FOR 315 . Paul.Beier@nau.edu

FOR 323W Forest Management I (3). Studies techniques and skills needed to manage complex forested ecosystems for the generation of goods and services. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: FOR 313 , 314 , 315 and 316 with grades greater than or equal to C. Don.Arganbright@nau.edu

FOR 324W Forest Management II (3). Studies role of human needs and values in the management of forested ecosystems. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: ( FOR 313 - 316 with grade greater than or equal to C) Corequisite: FOR 323W . Don.Arganbright@nau.edu

FOR 325W Forest Management III (3). Evaluates interactions between and among competing and complementary uses of forested ecosystems within a human context. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: ( FOR 313 - 316 with grades greater than or equal to C) Corequisite: FOR 324W . Don.Arganbright@nau.edu

FOR 326W Forest Management IV (4). Integrates principles of forest ecosystem management across spatial, temporal, and geopolitical scales. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: ( FOR 313 - 316 with grade greater than or equal to C) Corequisite: FOR 326W . Don.Arganbright@nau.edu

FOR 340 Environmental Hydrology (3). Introduces environmental implications of extreme hydrological processes, the effects of natural and human activities on the hydrology and water resources of an area, and related problems and solutions. Crosslisted as GGR 340 . Prerequisite: MAT 125 and ( GLG 100 or GLG 101 or ENV 101 or GGR 250 or FOR 101 ). Aregai.Tecle@nau.edu

FOR 340L Environmental Hydrology Lab (1). Practical lab and field measurement and evaluation for FOR 340 . Crosslisted as GGR 340L . 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: MAT 125 and ( GLG 100 or GLG 101 or ENV 101 or GGR 250 or FOR 101 ) Aregai.Tecle@nau.edu

FOR 340H Environmental Hydrology-Honors (3). Introduces environmental implications of extreme hydrological processes, the effects of natural and human activities on the hydrology and water resources of an area, and related problems and solutions. Crosslisted as GGR 340 . Prerequisite: MAT 125 and ( GLG 100 or GLG 101 or ENV 101 or GGR 250 or FOR 101 ) and in honors student group. Aregai.Tecle@nau.edu

FOR 340HL Environmental Hydrology Lab-Honors (1). Practical lab and field measurement and evaluation for FOR 340 H. Crosslisted as GGR 340L . 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: MAT 125 and ( GLG 100 or GLG 101 or ENV 101 or GGR 250 or FOR 101 ) Aregai.Tecle@nau.edu

FOR 370 Indigenous Knowledge: Ecological Implications (3). Uses advanced ecology and natural science principles to critically review literature and information about the ecological implications of indigenous people's resource use strategies. Letter grade or pass-fail. Prerequisites: FOR 270 and ENV 230. Thom.Alcoze@nau.edu

FOR 381 Forest Ecosystem Management (3). Explores the tools and practices for mimicking natural patterns of variation in forest ecosystems and for adaptive management over time and space. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: ENV 330 . Paul.Beier@nau.edu

FOR 382 Ecological Restoration Applications (3). Examples and applications of ecological science related to restoring natural structures and processes of ecosystems. Coconvenes with FOR 582. Letter grade or pass-fail. Prerequisite: instructor's consent and FOR 282. Pete.Fule@nau.edu

FOR 382H Ecological Restoration Applications-Honors (3). Examples and applications of ecological science related to restoring natural structures and processes of ecosystems. Coconvenes with FOR 582 . Letter grade or pass-fail. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group. Pete.Fule@nau.edu

FOR 403 Project Learning Tree (1). Set of supplemental, interdisciplinary materials dealing with the forest environment that can be used for environmental education. Jillian.Worssam@nau.edu

FOR 404 Project Wild (1). Set of supplemental, interdisciplinary materials dealing with wildlife management concepts and issues that can be used for environmental education. Jillian.Worssam@nau.edu

FOR 405 Project Wild Aquatic (1). Set of supplemental, interdisciplinary materials dealing with aquatic ecosystems in natural environments that can be used for environmental education. Jillian.Worssam@nau.edu

FOR 413C Forest Ecosystem Assessment I (3). Studies principles and foundations of the techniques and practices required to characterize forest conditions. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Prerequisite: FOR 323W , 324W , 325W and 326W with grades greater than or equal to C. Pablo.Parysow@nau.edu , Stephen.Dewhurst@nau.edu

FOR 414C Forest Ecosystem Assessment II (3). Applies techniques and practices required to characterize forest conditions. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Prerequisite: ( FOR 323W - 326W with grade greater than or equal to C) Corequisite: FOR 413C . Pablo.Parysow@nau.edu , Stephen.Dewhurst@nau.edu

FOR 415 Developing World Forests (2). Ecology, management, and policy issues related to tropical and arid-land forests in developing countries. Coconvenes with FOR 515 . Prerequisite: 3 hours FOR or BIO coursework. Mike.Wagner@nau.edu

FOR 423C Forest Ecosystem Planning I (3). Understanding of tools, techniques, and approaches for developing short- and long-term landscape-level forest management plans. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Prerequisite: ( FOR 413C and FOR 414C with grades greater than or equal to C) Corequisite: FOR 424C and ( POS 344 or POS 359 ). Yeon-Su.Kim@nau.edu

FOR 424C Forest Ecosystem Planning II (3). Applies planning tools for the development of landscape-level forest management plans. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Corequisite: ( FOR 413C and FOR 414C with grades greater than or equal to C) Corequisite: FOR 423C and ( POS 334 or POS 359 ). Yeon-Su.Kim@nau.edu

FOR 430 Environmental Leadership (3). Development of knowledge and expertise in leading the decision-making process regarding environmental or resource issues. Spring Prerequisite: Junior Status. Denver.Hospodarsky@nau.edu

FOR 445 Wilderness Management (3).Examines the philosophical, historical, legal, ecological, social, and cultural aspects of lands managed under the Wilderness Act. Prerequisite: upper-division coursework in areas related to natural resources management or science. Martha.Lee@nau.edu

FOR 452 Forest Pathology (3) Important forest tree diseases, their identification, ecology, and management. Coconvenes with FOR 552. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade or pass-fail. Prerequisites: FOR 313, 314, 315, and 316, or one course in biology or ecology. Robert.Mathiasen@nau.edu

FOR 453 Forest Insects (3). Identification, biology, population dynamics, ecological role, and management of forest insects in western forests. Coconvenes with FOR 553. Prerequisites: FOR 313, 314, 315, and 316, or one course in biology or ecology. Mike.Wagner@nau.edu

FOR 465: Watershed Restoration (3). Students will explore the effects of natural and anthropogenic activities on watershed conditions, and learn various approaches of restoring or handling any adverse effects of such disturbances on watershed ecosystems. The course is co-convened with FOR 565. Aregai.Tecle@nau.edu

FOR 479 Ecosystem Ecology: Case Studies on the Colorado Plateau (3). Principles of ecosystem ecology, including the factors controlling ecosystem structure, productivity, nutrient cycling, and energy balance--with examples from the Colorado Plateau and emphasis on global environmental change. Crosslisted with BIO 479. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: BIO 181, 182, and 326 or FOR 313, 314, 315, and 316 or instructors' consent. Steve.Hart@nau.edu

FOR 498 Soil Ecology and Nutrient Cycling (1). Integrates theory and practice, with emphasis on historical, contemporary, and future issues. Steve.Hart@nau.edu

FOR 499 Contemporary Developments (1). Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Jillian.Worssam@nau.edu

GGR 240 World Geography West (3). Physical and cultural elements of Europe , Russia , and North and South America ; areal distributions and factors influencing location, development, global processes, and international issues. Robert.Clark@nau.edu

GGR 241 World Geography East (3). Physical and cultural elements of Africa , the Middle East , Asia , and the Pacific regions; areal distributions and factors influencing location, development, global processes, and international issues. Robert.Clark@nau.edu , Duane.Marshall@nau.edu

GGR 250 Physical Geography(4). Studies the physical elements of the environment. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Robert.Clark@nau.edu , Ruihong.Huang@nau.edu , Thomas.Paradis@nau.edu

GGR 340 Environmental Hydrology (3). Introduces environmental implications of extreme hydrological processes, the effects of natural and human activities on the hydrology and water resources of an area, and related problems and solutions. Crosslisted with FOR 340. Prerequisites: MAT 125 and one of GLG 100 or 101, ENV 101, GGR 2 50, or FOR 101. Aregai.Tecle@nau.edu

GGR 340L Environmental Hydrology Lab (1). Practical lab and field measurement and evaluation for FOR 340 . Crosslisted as FOR 340L . 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: MAT 125 and ( GLG 100 or GLG 101 or ENV 101 or GGR 250 or FOR 101 ). Aregai.Tecle@nau.edu

GGR 346 United States (3). Analyzes the relationships between physical and cultural aspects of the United States with an emphasis on contemporary geographic trends. Lori.Couture@nau.edu , Alan.Lew@nau.edu

GGR 361 Weather & Climate I (3). Fundamental properties and processes of the atmosphere. Lee.Dexter@nau.edu

GGR 453 Quaternary Environments (3). Multidisciplinary methods of studying Quaternary environment s with an emphasis on the timing, magnitude, and causes of climatic change.

GGR 451 Snow and Ice in our Environment (3). Geographic treatment of earth's high elevation and high relief landscapes. Topics include the physical environment of, and human interaction with, mountains. Prerequisites: any introductory course in natural science and in social science. Lee.Dexter@nau.edu

GLG 100 Introductory Geology (3). Fundamental physical and historical concepts in geology, including dynamics of the earth. You may take either GLG 100 and 100L or GLG 101 and 103 or GLG 110 and 110L or GLG 112 and 112L for credit. Corequisite: GLG 100L . Paul.Morgan@nau.edu , David.Best@nau.edu , Peter.Koehler@nau.edu

GLG 100L Intro Geology Lab (1). Must be taken concurrently with GLG 100 . 2 hrs. lab plus field trips. You may take either GLG 100 and 100L or GLG 101 and 103 for credit. Corequisite: GLG 100 . Corequisite: GLG 100 Staff.

GLG 101 Physical Geology (3). Fundamental physical aspects of the earth's crust; rocks and minerals, structures, landforms and their origin. Corequisite: GLG 103 . Thomas.Hoisch@nau.edu

GLG 102 Historical Geology (3). Chronological sequence of events in the history of the earth and its inhabitants. Corequisite: GLG 104 . Ronald.Blakey@nau.edu

GLG 103 Physical Geology Lab (1). 3 hrs. lab plus field trips. Corequisite: GLG 101 . Christina.Jan@nau.edu

GLG 104 Historical Geology Lab (1). Must be taken concurrently with GLG 102 . 3 hrs. lab plus field trips. Prerequisite: ( GLG 101 and GLG 103 ) or GLG 110 or GLG 112 . Ronald.Blakey@nau.edu

GLG 110 Environmental Geology (3). Relationship between humans and the Earth, including geological processes, pollution, natural hazards, and earth systems science. Corequisite: GLG 110L .

GLG 110L Environmental Geology Lab (1). Must be taken concurrently with GLG 110 .

GLG 112 Geologic Disasters (3). Geologic processes and hazards affecting humans. Topics include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, landslides, floods, subsidence, meteorite impacts, and climate changes. Corequisite: GLG 112L . David.Brumbaugh@nau.edu

GLG 112L Geologic Disasters Lab (1). Must be taken concurrently with GLG 112.

GLG 190 The Planets (3). Outline of the current understanding of the planets, emphasizing their geology and the processes involved in their formation and evolution. Corequisite: GLG 190L . James.Wittke@nau.edu

GLG 190L The Planets Lab (1). Must be taken concurrently with GLG 190 . 3 hrs. lab plus field trips. Prerequisite: MAT 110 . James.Wittke@nau.edu

GLG 201 Ancient Life (4). Changing environments and the development of life through past ages as revealed by the study of fossil remains of the animal and plant kingdoms. 3 hrs. lecture plus lab experience, which includes field investigations and observation of fossils. David.Elliott@nau.edu

GLG 225 Paleontology (4). Principles and methods of invertebrate paleontology including classification, morphology, evolution, and distribution in time and space of fossil organisms. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, plus field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 100 or GLG 101 or GLG 110 or GLG 112 or