AAEC 4313, Natural Resource Economics
Prerequisite: AAEC 3315 and junior standing. Economics of natural resource
use and allocation including land economics, economics of water development,
and environmental economics. (Writing intensive.)
ANTH 3314, Human Ecology and Adaptation
Prerequisite: ANTH 1301 or 2300 and 2100, or consent of instructor. Survey
of human biological adaptability, the dual inheritance of genes and culture,
human survival, emerging infectious disease.
ANTH 3317, Anthropology, Epidemiology, and Global Health
Prerequisite: ANTH1301 or 2300 and 2100, or consent of instructor.
Introduction to communicable-disease epidemiology; covers theory and methods,
transmission, surveillance and control, emerging infectious diseases.
ATMO 1300, Introduction to Atmospheric Science
An investigation of atmospheric properties and physical processes that
determine current weather events and long-term climate conditions.
ATMO 2301, Weather Climate, and Human Activities
Observation and analysis
of the impacts of weather and climate on human activity, e.g. storms, climate
change, forecasting, weather modification, health, energy, transportation.
BIOL 1305. Ecology and Environmental Problems
An introduction to ecological principles and the analysis of environmental
problems. Not for major credit. BIOL 1401, 1402, 1305, and 1306 may be taken in
any sequence or simultaneously. Fulfills the lecture component of the natural
sciences requirement.
BIOL 1401, Biology of Plants
An introductory coverage of plant-environment interactions and plant
structure and function as they relate to our understanding of the plant world.
Expressly designed for students not majoring in a biological science. Will
fulfill laboratory science requirements. BIOL 1401 and 1402 may be taken in any
sequence or simultaneously.
BIOL 1402, Biology of Animals
An introductory coverage of animal-environment interactions and animal
structure, function and behavior as they relate to our understanding of the
animal world. Expressly designed for students not majoring in a biological
science. BIOL 1401 and 1402 may be taken in any sequence or simultaneously.
BIOL 3307, Population Biology
Prerequisite: BIOL 3309. Introduction to population biology theory with
emphasis on interaction between genetics and ecology.
BIOL 3309, Principles of Ecology
Prerequisite: An introductory course in biology. An examination of
ecological systems emphasizing populations, communities, and ecosystems.
BIOL 4310. Community Ecology
Prerequisite: A course in ecology or consent of instructor. An investigation of
theoretical and experimental approaches to understanding the composition,
diversity, and structure of plant, animal, and microbial communities.
BIOL 4330. Landscape Ecology
Prerequisite: BIOL 1404 or 3309 or consent of instructor. An examination of how
we quantify patterns and effects of spatial heterogeneity on organisms and
ecological processes.
BIOL 4350. Physiological Plant Ecology
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Investigation of the physiological
processes of plants that contribute to understanding the ecological distribution
and evolutionary success of plants in their physical environment
ECO 3336, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Prerequisite: ECO 2301 or consent of instructor. Economic analysis of
environmental and natural resource problems. Topics include externalities,
market failures, property rights, public goods, environmental regulation, and
optimal resource use.
ENTX 4000. Undergraduate Research in Environmental Toxicology
Prerequisite: 15 hours of biology or chemistry, junior or senior standing,
and consent of instructor. Selected research problems according to the needs of
the student. May be repeated for credit.
ENTX 4301. Special Topics in Environmental Toxicology
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Special areas of current interest not
commonly included in other undergraduate courses (e.g., wildlife toxicology,
pesticides in the environment).
GEOG 1401, Physical Geography
Study of the atmospheric and terrestrial systems that shape our natural
environment especially the global patterns of climate, landforms, and
vegetation. Fulfills natural science requirements.
GEOG 3300,Geographic Information Systems
Fundamentals of cartography and the use of geographic information systems
for thematic mapping and spatial analysis. Laboratory emphasizes experience with
GIS software.
GEOG 3301, Remote Sensing of the Environment
Prerequisite: GEOG 3300 or equivalent. Introduction to remote sensing techniques including air photo interpretation
and digital satellite image processing. Emphasis on the use of remote sensing
imagery in geographic information systems.
GEOG 3310, Environmental Change
Prerequisite: GEOG 1401 or equivalent natural science courses.
Investigates changes in climate, hydrology, soils, biota and landforms since the
start of the Ice Age, and the effects of these environmental changes on humans.
GEOG 3335, Field Seminar in Physical Geography
Seminar conducted in field setting to provide students with first-hand
opportunity for observing actual physical and human aspects of study area.
Specific region and topic may vary. May be repeated for credit with change of
subject matter.
GEOG 3353, Man, Resources, and Environment
Prerequisite: Introductory physical geography or consent of instructor.
Study of the interrelated problems of population growth, efficient use of
natural resources, and human disruption of the earth’s environment.
GEOG 3360, Technology and the Human Landscape
Study of the relationship of technological development and energy use with
human use of the earth from pre-humans to the present.
GEOG 4301, Geomorphology in Environmental Management
Prerequisite: GEOG 1402, GEOL 1303, or consent of instructor. Evaluation
and analysis of earth-forming processes and terrain features in relation to human
activities. Course emphasizes analytical techniques.
GEOG 4321, Physical Geography: Biogeography
Prerequisite: Introductory physical geography or consent of instructor.
Study of plants and animals in their spatial context, their functional
interaction, and applied aspects of biogeography, especially as related to man’s
impact on the biosphere.
GEOL 1303, Physical Geology
Beginning course. A study of earth materials (rocks and minerals), gradation
(erosion and deposition), diastrophism (earth movements and mountain building),
vulcanism and earth resources.
GEOL 3322, Oceanography
Prerequisite: GEOL 1303 or GEOG 1401 or ATMO 1300. The physiography
and origin of ocean basins and of the processes and systems operative in them
including physical, chemical, and biological factors as well as sedimentation
patterns.
GEOL 3323, Environmental Geology
Prerequisite: GEOL 1303 or GEOG 1402. Study
of geological processes that affect human activities, emphasizing natural
hazards, water resources, waste disposal, energy, mineral resources, and land
use and planning.
HLTH 2302, Environmental Health and Awareness
Examines critical issues and relationships affecting biospheric health
including personal, community, and international ecology.
HIST 3327, Survey of American Environmental History
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. A survey of American
environmental and conservation history from the Age of Discovery through the
environmental awareness of the twentieth century. Fulfills legislative
requirement in American history.
HIST 4323. Nature and Americans
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. History of the
relationship between Americans and their land from prehistory to the present.
LARC 4302, Environmental Planning for Sustainable Development
Prerequisite: RWFM 2302 or consent of instructor. An introduction to environmental planning issues with emphasis on the
integration of related disciplines to attain environmentally and socially
sustainable development.
LARC 4303, Environmental Management for Sustainable Development
Prerequisite: LARC 1407. Environmental management principles and procedures.
An investigation of land planning, environmental law, resource economics, and
public policy to achieve sustainable development.
PHIL 3325, Environmental Ethics
Discussion of conceptual and moral questions surrounding human population
and consumption of resources, loss of biodiversity and wilderness areas, and
human use of nonhuman animals.
RWFM 2301, Introductory Wildlife
Introduction to the ecology and management of wildlife populations.
Stresses principles, life histories, and management techniques.
RWFM 2302, The Ecology and Conservation of Natural Resources
An introduction to the ecology and conservation of renewable natural resources of native lands, including their multiple use for
timber, water, range, recreation, and wildlife.
RWFM 2305, Freshwater Ecology and Fisheries
Survey and management of freshwater habitats: types of organisms,
adaptations, and ecological interactions; and effects of solar radiation,
temperature, currents, dissolved gases, chemicals, and pollution.
RWFM 2307, Diversity of Life
Principles of biogeography, examination of current environmental threats to
biodiversity, and conservation of natural systems. Plant and animal (including
invertebrate) issues are examined.
RWFM 3302, Range Plant Ecology
The basic principles of autecology and synecology and their relationship to
management of the range ecosystem.
RWFM 3307, Principles of Conservation Science
Prerequisite: RWFM 2307. A survey of the theory and practices of conservation
biology. Emphasis is placed on methods used to maintain plant and animal
biodiversity.
For comments or questions, contact:
Mark Stoll
Director, Environmental Studies
E-mail: Mark.Stoll@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-1004 ext. 250
Office: Holden Hall 135
Updated: Thursday November 13, 2003