Austin Community College
Summer 2011 - CLOSED COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/30/2011 12:37:34
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
5.5 Week Session May 23 - June 29
5.5 Week Session June 30 - August 8
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
ENVR 1301 Introduction to Environmental Science
An overview of environmental science and current global concerns, exploring scientific, economic, social and political solutions to environmental problems. Discussion of the history of the environmental movement, environmental regulatory agencies, fundamental principles of resources and their use, population, conservation, and environmental health. A field trip may be required. A student may not receive credit for both ENVR 1301 and BIOL 2206.
ENVR 1302 Issues in Environmental Science
A detailed examination of environmental science and current global concerns, including scientific, economic, social and political aspects of environmental problems. A field trip may be required. Prerequisite: ENVR 1301.
EPCT 2488 Internship--Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
A capstone experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a government agency, business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college that directly relate to specific occupational outcomes. This may be paid or unpaid experience and may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: As assigned by college.