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  • ENVT 2560: Environmental Health

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1010 and CHEM 1110 recommended. Addresses environmental health issues for multiple environmental-related degree programs. Benefits students pursuing careers in nursing, biology, and other related fields. Examines infectious and non-infectious diseases, vectors and their control. Discusses the fundamentals of environmental health, water and wastewater management, population pyramid and associated environmental concerns in developed and developing nations. Includes topics of solid and hazardous waste management, recreation safety, air quality and environmental regulations.
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  • ENVT 2710: Careers in the Earth Sciences

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Explores the career opportunities for students in various Earth science disciplines. Covers resumes, letters of inquiry, networking, interviews, and other methods of job seeking.
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  • ENVT 2730: Introduction to Soils

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005. Covers basic topics such as soil classification, soil-water relations, fertility, soil strength, and soil conservation. Offers important background information for those involved in pollution prevention and remediation, environmental monitoring, and home gardening. Course lab fee of $38 applies.
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  • ENVT 3010: Environmental Toxicology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing (BIOL 1010 and CHEM 1210 Recommended). Discusses the history, scope, and importance of environmental toxicology and the toxicokinetic of pollutants in living organism when exposed. Reviews dose response relationships and the role of regulatory toxicology when creating exposure limits for toxicants in the workplace. Examines the fate and movements of toxicants in different compartments in the environment. Provides a knowledge base that is beneficial to environmental health and safety managers and students pursuing careers in nursing, biology, and other related fields.
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  • ENVT 3210: Water Quality and Reclamation

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1210 and University Advanced Standing. Covers identifying and analyzing the major pollutants and parameters related to water quality and remediation. Provides basic training to remediate and mitigate the potential contamination of water sources and how to treat and manage wastewater (i.e. primary treatment, biological treatment, and chemical treatment processes).Course lab fee of $32 applies for field excursions and supplies.
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  • ENVT 3270: Environmental Microbiology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing, (CHEM 1220 and 1225), and [(PHYS 2010 and 2015) OR (PHYS 2210 and 2215)]. ENVT 3300 recommended.. Pre- or Corequisite(s): To ensure safety and ability to perform lab analysis, the sampling course (ENVT 3300) is suggested as a pre- or corequisite.. Provides an understanding of general microbiology tailored to the needs of earth scientists, environmental scientists, water managers, public health workers, and environmental managers. Discusses the role microorganisms in global biogeochemical cycles, nutrient and energy resources, and the impacts of microbial activities on the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Links impacts of microbial activities to water quality, wastewater treatment, agriculture, environmental change, and others. Course lab fee of $25 applies.
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  • ENVT 3280: Environmental Law

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005 (ENGL 2010 recommended), and University Advanced Standing.. Covers the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Clean Air Act. Reviews the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Superfund law, DOT regulations, and OSHA regulations.
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  • ENVT 3290: Environmental Reporting

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 recommended, University Advanced Standing. Covers reporting frameworks and applications for environmental aspects of organizations. Focuses on reporting related to various aspects of environmental initiatives, including carbon, carbon credits, voluntary and mandatory reporting, buildings, products, and others. Introduces software and programs related to environmental reporting. Emphasizes systems thinking and holistic analysis.
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  • ENVT 3320: Hydraulics of Water

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2010 or PHYS 2210; and University Advanced Standing. Prepares students to manage and quantitatively analyze the flow of water; including the use of the continuity equation, Hazen-Williams formula, and the Bernoulli Theorem. Integrates basic principles of engineering and geotechnical techniques with environmental management techniques to aid in the understanding of how to operate water equipment in a professional manner (i..e irrigation techniques, wastewater operation, and water processing).
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  • ENVT 3330: Water Resources Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Examines the broad issues that affect water quality and supply. Covers watershed management, limnology, stormwater management, and wetlands. Discusses the biological and physical processes that occur and the legal constraints that affect management decisions. Course lecture fee of $25 applies.
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