Preparation and writing of senior honors thesis. Prior arrangement with Program Honors Coordinator and University Honors Program required.

Not available at this time

Students in junior or senior year, with faculty sponsorship, may elect to complete a portion of their credit requirements with an internship/study experience coordinated through the Career Center.

Fundamental areas of environmental science presented in an integrated, interdisciplinary sequence: 1) environmental toxicology, 2) toxins in food and the environment, 3) environmental fate and degradation of toxicants. Prerequisites: ENVIRSCI 214 and organic chemistry.

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This course is designed to introduce first-year students, new Environmental Science majors and transfer students to a variety of faculty and environmental science research at UMASS Amherst, with the goal of helping students identify their particular interest and focal area within the discipline. Students will be able to use this information to locate independent study research opportunities, to select upper-level course work, and to further narrow their interests with the broad scope of topics that fall under the Environmental Science heading.

The LEED Professional Credentials indicate professional excellence and a strong depth of knowledge as well as practical understanding of the LEED Rating Systems and how they apply to the high-performance design and construction of the built environment. Preparing to take the LEED Green Associate and AP exams requires more than taking one course; it is a process that involves acquisition of disciplinary knowledge and understanding of complex building and environmental systems.

This seminar will discuss recent and emerging topics of how climate change is impacting fish, wildlife and related natural resources. Students will become familiar with the latest literature and scientific approaches on ecological responses to climate change as well as management, conservation and adaptation strategies being implemented to decrease risk and vulnerability to climate and interactive stressors.

This seminar aims to introduce and expand knowledge of the environmental social sciences. Students will be exposed to a wide range of theoretical and (inter-)disciplinary approaches to understanding and conducting research on humans and the environment through directed readings and seminar discussions.

Scientific basis for modern fisheries management, emphasizing coldwater fishes, anadromous species, large reservoir and river fisheries, and conflicts of interest with other water uses.