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  • ENVT 3790: Applied Hydrology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (MATH 1060 or MATH 1080 or MATH 1210 or PHYS 1100), (GEO 1010 or GEO 1030 or GEO 1040 or GEO 1050), and University Advanced Standing (PHYS 2210 or PHYS 2010 and GEOG 3600 Recommended). Provides the students with a water budget approach to understanding how surface water applies to all aspects of the hydrologic cycle, including interactions with the atmosphere and geosphere. Reviews how surface water resources are managed by analyzing flood frequencies, intensity-duration-frequency curves for rainfall/snowfall, estimation of gauged and ungauged stream locations, stream flow measurement techniques, analyzing consumptive use demands, watershed modeling, legal water rights, water contamination, and risk assessment in hydrologic design. Provides opportunities to investigate a specific problem, field site, and/or service learning project related to hydrology. Course fee of $35 applies.
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  • ENVT 3800: Energy Use on Earth

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (PHYS 1010 or PHSC 1000 or GEO 1010 or GEO 2040 or METO 1010) and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055) and CHEM 1010 and University Advanced Standing. Covers the science of energy production and consumption. Quantitatively analyzes various methods of energy production, distribution, and end use in all sectors of our society, including transportation, residential living, and industry. Examines the impacts of our energy consumption on the environment and prospects for alternative energy sources. Is intended for science majors interested in energy use in society or in an energy related career, and for students in other majors who feel that a technical understanding of energy use will help them to understand and mitigate its impact in our society.
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  • ENVT 3850: Environmental Policy

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENVT 1110 and University Advanced Standing. For upper-division students with an interest in environmental policy. Discusses the process by which policies are made and the factors that influence policy formation. Includes political factors, economics, international issues, public awareness and others.
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  • ENVT 4820R: Geologic Environmental Internship

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 1010 or ENVT 1110; 12 credit hours of any GEO, GEOG, or ENVT courses; declared major in any Earth Science program and University Advanced Standing. Engages students in supervised geologic or environmental work in a professional setting. Requires approval by the Chair of the Department of Earth Science. Includes maintaining a journal of student experiences and preparing a paper summarizing their experience. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted toward graduation. May be graded Credit/No Credit.
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  • ENVT 4950R: Special Projects in Environmental Management

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Permission and University Advanced Standing. Allows students to pursue undergraduate research projects. Includes instructor directed practical research. Students will prepare a report of their findings. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.
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  • ES 1150: Introduction to Emergency and Disaster Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Explains the occurrence of natural, technological, and anthropogenic hazards and their relation to human vulnerability. Identifies the role of the emergency manager in working with the whole community (i.e., individuals and other public, private and nonprofit organizations). Describes all aspects of comprehensive emergency management (e.g., mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery). Promotes proactive approaches to foster disaster resilience..
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  • ES 1160: Responders Role in Emergencies and Disasters

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Pre- or Corequisite(s): (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005) or department permission. Prepares emergency services students to respond effectively in both day-to-day emergency circumstances as well as extreme disasters. Examines the theory and skills to effectively handle emergency operations and deal with people in the context of emergencies. This course will be offered as a hybrid or online course.
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  • ES 1170: Citizen Role in Emergencies and Disasters

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 recommended. Designed for students of emergency management and volunteer private agencies. Discusses disaster preparedness, planning, and mitigation. Extends the discussion of the public role in emergencies and disasters to disaster response and recovery. Describes the variety of actions taken by individuals, private and voluntary organizations, first responders, and government agencies in response to a disaster and to assist in recovery.
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  • ES 2130: Terrorism and the Emergency Services

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005. Deals with the threats associated with terrorism as they relate to emergency service response. Examines past acts of terror along with present and future threats and their connection to emergency services planning and response. Identifies various aspects of security and control in correlation to the emergency response operations.
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  • ES 2210: Community Mitigation Response and Recovery

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL1010 recommended. Provides an introduction to emergency management for community members, emergency service volunteers, and future disaster relief workers. Prepares them with the knowledge and the skills to allow them to work in emergency services in government or non-profit agencies. Introduces emergency management principles, doctrines and authorities, emergency management functions and capabilities, and the integrated emergency management system. Addresses the coordination of various systems, networks, and agreements among various governmental and other organizations under the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
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