ES 172: Introduction to Environmental Studies
Such topics as conserving biological diversity, sustaining energy, shaping cities, strengthening global environmental governance. Human roles and responsibilities, the scientific, political, economic, and ethical issues involved in the attainment of a sustainable future.

ES 211N: Introduction to Earth Science
Introduction to major topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy, the natural forces that shape our physical environment, in order to appreciate and preserve the planet.

ES 216: Coastal Issues: Ethics and Policy
An introduction to the fundamentals of coastal management principles and practices by examining marine parks, mariculture, international marine affairs and coastal environmental activism. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

ES 270N: Introduction to Environmental Biology
Study of ways in which humans affect and are affected by the environment, with focus on biology. General ecology, population, genetics, identification, and use of natural resources, pollution, social institutions, ethics.

ES 280: Environmental Education
Introduction to environmental education theory, methods, and program examples from a variety of settings. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and ES 172.

ES 314E: Environment in American Thought
Examine ways physical environment has been conceptualized as the cultural landscapes in the American past, from the Puritans "errand into the wilderness" to the chaotic world of Jurassic Park, using paintings, film, photographs, and literary works. Prerequisites: Sophomore status or above.

ES 315S: Wildlife Policy
Introduces students to historical and current national and international wildlife law and policy, and develops the skills necessary for analyzing policy through case study analysis. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and ES 172.

ES 317N: Global Environmental Change
Analysis of global environmental change from a scientific perspective, examining how economic and political forces interact. Focus on science of climate change and regional impacts, ending with possible solutions, both personal and societal. Prerequisites: ES 211, MS 191, or permission.

ES 321S: Marine Protected Species
Course explores principles and practices of management of marine protected species (whales, dolphins, fish, sea turtles, and corals) under Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Prerequisite: ES 172 Introduction to Environmental Studies.

ES 341N: GIS for Environmental Studies
Learn geographic information system (GIS) theory and applications specifically related to the study of the environment through lecture and hands-on work. Prerequisite: ES 172.

ES 342: Remote Sensing
Introduction to remote sensing principles, techniques, and applications. This course uses satellite and airborne imagery to introduce methods for the assessment of plant health, characterization of soil, water resource analysis, and other environmentally motivated tasks. Prerequisite ES 172.

ES 344H: Nature and Popular Culture
Students will examine ways in which nature has been understood and valued throughout the history of American popular culture. Explore how popular cultural veiws of nature resist or consent to environmental exploitation.

ES 345H: Environmental Ethics & Justice
Explore the relationship between environmental ethics and international environmental justice movements. Topics will include: ecocentric ethics and deep ecology, ecofeminism, post-colonial environmentalism, and environmental justice. Prerequisite: ES 172 and sophomore standing.

ES 351E: Influential Environmental Writers
Examine environmental values, ideologies, and relations through discussions of influential environmental writings. Major topics include: Jeffersonian agrarian vision; transcendentalism; early conservationism and preservation; ecology as activism; counter-culture voices in the wilderness/ literature of environmental justice.

ES 372N: Estuaries
Examination of the unique environments of estuaries with a focus on Tampa Bay; including aspects of estuarine biology, chemistry, and geology, impact of human activities, and estuarine management. Prerequisites: ES 172 and ES 270 or permission of instructor.

ES 460: Coastal Hazards: Science and Management
This course investigates both the science and management of natural hazards in coastal regions, with specific attention on interactions between human populations and the coastal environment before, during, and after natural hazards events.

ES 480: Advanced Policy of Protected Areas
Analysis of parks, nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries and related approaches to conservation, policies, community involvement, and future trends. Prerequisites: ES 172, Junior standing.

ES 481: Advanced Ecotourism Policy and Practices
Analysis of costs and benefits of nature-based tourism, including relevant laws and policies, biodiversity values, community involvement, cultural impacts, and future trends. Prerequisites: ES 172, Junior standing.

ES 498: Environmental Comprehensve Exam/Internship
Review and exam on key environmental studies concepts. Orientation to and development of job preparation skills. Completion of environmental internship.

ES 499: Senior Thesis - Research