Course List

Earth and Environmental Studies

ENVR 508 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM SOLVING 3 The purpose of this course is to train students to define environmental problems, develop their skills in solving these problems, as well as commitment to work toward their solution. Each lesson consists of student preparation of reading selected articles, classroom orientation, field trips, and the student-instructor follow-up. Field trip topics include pedestrian/vehicle conflict, school site development, plants as a city resource, urban/rural recreation, sign ordinances, transportation and similar topics.

ENVR 509 ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND COMMUNICATION 3 Prepare students as professional environmentalists: communication and journalism strategies, theory of persuasion, and roles as catalyst, solution giver, process helpers, and resource person.

ENVR 551 NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Provide background in natural resource management; wildlife, fisheries, forests, water and related components. Includes field trips.

ENVR 5XX ENVIRONMENTAL METHODS AND INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS 4 A survey of instrumental techniques and standard methods for analysis of environmental pollutants. Designed primarily for students interested in environmental management and remediation, the focus of the course will vary but will emphasize some aspect of environmental quality, water and soil in particular (1 hour lecture; 3 hours lab.)
Prerequisite: 1 year of College Chemistry, an upper level class in Geochemistry, or consent of the instructor.

ENVR 770 EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE 3 This course investigates geosystems. In studying processes within the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere, the course provides a holistic understanding of earth’s historical, present and future systems. Current techniques and tools for data collection and analysis, such as field methods, GIS, Remote Sensing, are included in the course (3 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in a graduate program or departmental approval.

ENVR 775 MODELING IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 3 This course introduces fundamental concepts of interphase and interphase transfer and transport related to our living environment. It focuses more on natural interphase transfer, including pathways and fate, and is mainly designed to understand the mechanisms and processes. (3 hour lecture.)
Prerequisite: One-year college level courses in mathematics, physics, geology, biology or chemistry; or departmental approval.

ENVR 7XX Colloquium in Environmental Management 1 Research seminars presented by faculty, visiting lecturers, and Master's and Doctoral Students. May be repeated for credit and a maximum of 6 hours will be applied toward the PhD degree in Environmental Management. (1 hour lecture.)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or consent of the PhD Director.

ENVR 7XX ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY 4 An in-depth study of geochemical principles and practices in both lecture and lab settings focusing primarily on the aquatic environment. Designed to familiarize advanced students of Geochemistry, Environmental Science, and Chemistry with those aspects of applied chemical sciences that have relevance in the area of environmental research and practice, including predictive modeling. Ideally GEOS 575 and ENVR 7XX should be taken in sequence. (2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab.)
Prerequisite: Undergraduate Environmental Geochemistry (GEOS 454) or Graduate level Geochemistry (GEOS 575) or Upper Level Inorganic Chemistry or consent of the instructor.

ENVR 895 RESEARCH PROJECT IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT I 3 The course is structured to provide doctoral students with the opportunity to develop or update the research skills needed to design and complete a dissertation. Students can either develop an independent topic for their research project in consultation with faculty advisors or they can choose to work on one of the University’s on-going environmental studies research projects.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

ENVR 896 RESEARCH PROJECT IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT II 3 The course is structured to provide doctoral students with the opportunity to develop or update the research skills needed to design and complete a dissertation. Students can either develop an independent topic for their research project in consultation with faculty advisors or they can choose to work on one of the University’s on-going environmental studies research projects.
Prerequisite: ENVR 895.

ENVR 900 DISSERTATION ADVISEMENT 3 While enrolled in Dissertation Advisement, students will work with their dissertation advisor and dissertation committee to write their dissertation. Credits are reported as IP (In Progress) while the dissertation is being written. At the successful conclusion of the dissertation defense, a final grade of pass or fail will be recorded. May be repeated without limit.
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy.

EUGS603 READING SEMINAR IN GEOGRAPHY AND 2 URBAN STUDIES Required of all master’s degree candidates concentrating in Geography and Urban Studies. This semester entails directed independent study in preparation for a 3-hour written comprehensive examination.

EUGS680 SPATIAL ANALYSIS 3 This course will introduce students to techniques for the analysis of spatial data. The course will heavily utilize GIS and Remote Sensing data with particular attention to applications and manipulation techniques. Topics include characterizing spatial data, data sampling, visualization, data modeling, point pattern analysis, and spatial data interaction.
Prerequisite: A GIS course, EUGS 470 or higher level.

EUGS770 ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 This course will allow students with demonstrated knowledge and skills in the geographic information sciences (GIS and/or Spatial Analysis and/or Remote Sensing) to expand on the range of techniques at their disposal for analyzing and visualizing geographic and other spatial data sets. Students are expected to develop and effect a small but well-defined research project which will result in a paper and an oral presentation. The course will make much use of industry standard GIS and Remote Sensing software packages in data application, manipulation and visualization. The course will cover programming in 3GLs, 4 GLs and macro languages for processing and analyzing extensive spatial data sets as well as the construction of customized graphical user interfaces for specific applications.
Prerequisites: One of the following or equivalent: EUGS 470, EUGS 680, ENVR 455, ENVR 655, GEOS 455 or departmental approval.

GEOS501 AIR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Spatial distribution of energy in the atmosphere treated in terms of natural factors and man’s induced changes (atmospheric pollution). Incoming sun energy as modified by man is traced through the atmosphere, vegetation, soil and water.
Prerequisite: For majors in the College of Science and Mathematics.

GEOS509 WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 The spatial patterns of the water resource both as surface water and ground-water. Processes affecting availability and techniques of estimation are stressed.
Prerequisite: For majors in the College of Science and Mathematics.

GEOS513 WASTE MANAGEMENT 3 This course examines liquid waste management (sewage, sewerage, septic, and acid mine drainage) and solid waste management (composting, incineration, dumps, sanitary landfills, ocean dumping, and resource recovery). Management of radioactive wastes is included.
Prerequisite: For majors in the College of Science and Mathematics.

GEOS525 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE 3 In-depth study of the relationships between man and the physical environment of atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. Particular attention to problems of mineral resource and fossil-fuel depletion; pollution of air, water and soils and waste disposal and recycling, simple computer modeling of environmental situations. (3 hours lecture)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in either the Environmental Studies-Physical or Geoscience Program, or instructor’s permission.

GEOS530 PALEOECOLOGY 3 Distribution and association of fossils as interpreted from the evidence presented in the geologic record. Detailed paleoecological field study made of selected faunal assemblages. (2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab)
Prerequisite: Course in invertebrate paleobiology.

GEOS552 APPLIED GROUNDWATER MODELING 4 Introduction to groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling, using a variety of current software packages. Saturated and unsaturated media will be considered. Emphasis is on application of models to the solution of common problems encountered in hydrology industry and research. (3 hours lecture; 2 hours lab.)
Prerequisites: Undergraduate hydrogeology course and college-level calculus or departmental approval.

GEOS560 ADVANCED MARINE GEOLOGY 3 Development and evolution of the ocean basins; marine sedimentation; shoreline development and classification; submarine topography; mineral resources of the sea. Laboratory analysis of marine sediments and fossil assemblages. Required field trips. (2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab.)
Prerequisites: Courses in physical geology and one 400 level course in marine geology or oceanography.

GEOS571 GEOPHYSICS 3 Theory and application of conventional geophysical methods: seismology, magnetism, electricity and gravity. Laboratory includes the collection and interpretation of geophysical data. Field trips. (3 hours lecture.)
Prerequisites: Courses in physical geology and College Physics II and Calculus A.

GEOS575 GEOCHEMISTRY 3 Chemical laws and principles applied to the earth, chemical composition of the earth, distribution and relative abundance of the elements. Radioactive materials, atmospheric precipitation of geochemicals, the geochemistry of polluted water (including solid and liquid wastes), study of meteorites. Required field trips. (3 hours lecture)
Prerequisites: General chemistry, petrology.

PHMS565 TIDAL MARSH ECOLOGY 4 Salt marsh development and pysiography: community structure, energetics, and interrelationships. The role of slat marshes in estuarine and marine systems. The impact of man on the marsh. Offered at N.J. Marine Sciences consortium.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

PHMS581 COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY 4 Coastlines and their evolution; processes and materials of the coastal zone; shore zone hydrodynamics and sedimentation: beach and barrier systems with special emphasis on the New Jersey shoreline. Offered at New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

Biology and Molecular Biology

BIOL 532 ADVANCED ENTOMOLOGY 3 Examination of insects as model systems for biological inquiry. Topics include an integrative treatment of insect molecular biology, genetics, physiology, behavior, evolution and ecology.
Prerequisite: Matriculation in M.S. Biology program or permission of instructor.

BIOL 550 TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY 3 Coverage of selected topics such as the microbial genetics, antibiotic action, bacteriophage, virus, cancer and microbial metabolism. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications of modern research in specific areas.
Prerequisite: Microbiology.

BIOL 553 MICROBIAL ECOLOGY 4 Exploration of the essential role of microorganisms in the ecosystem. Lecture, field trips and laboratory will demonstrate the ubiquitous and highly adaptive evolution of microorganisms, their interrelationships and their profound influence on the biosphere.
Prerequisites: Microbiology.

BIOL 570 ECOLOGY 3 Basic ecological principles and concepts. Habitat approach to field exercises in fresh water and terrestrial ecology. Intra- and interspecific relationships with all living members of the ecosystem, problems in plant and animal biology.
Prerequisites: Botany and zoology.

BIOL 571 PHYSIOLOGICAL PLANT ECOLOGY 4 The effects of soil, light, and water on plant growth, as well as, toxic effects of metals and salinity are measured using growth chamber and greenhouse facilities.
Prerequisite: Botany and one course in field biology. Special fee.

BIOL 572 WETLAND ECOLOGY 4 Important biotic, chemical and physical parameters of New Jersey’s estuaries. Evolution and successional trends of estuarine communities. Ecology of individual communities studies by field trips to Delaware Bay shore and to some Atlantic coast bays, marshes and offshore barrier islands. Also offered at the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.
Prerequisites: Botany, and zoology, and field biology. Special fee.

BIOL 573 SHORELINE ECOLOGY 4 Community structure, trophic dynamics, species diversity and distribution of bottom dwelling organisms in relationship to their environment; lectures, laboratory work and field investigations of marine benthos. Also offered at the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.
Prerequisites: Botany, and zoology, and field biology.

BIOL 574 BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY 3 This seminar course explains the ecological consequences of animal behavior, viewed within the context of how behavior evolves and how populations adapt to their environments.
Prerequisites: Field biology and zoology.

BIOL 580 EVOLUTIONARY MECHANISMS 3 This course will provide students the opportunity to read primary resource material and interpret the findings of the data. This course will also teach students how to read, critique and present scientific data to a peer group. Students will analyze, discuss and present primary research articles with respect to scientific content, accuracy of the data and significance of the experiments.
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the M.S. Biology program or permission of instructor.

Chemistry and Biochemistry

CHEM 534 CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODS: THEORY AND PRACTICE 3 A combined lecture/hands-on course in the theory and practice of chromatography; including GC, HPLC, GC-MS, GPC, and SFC, as well as computerized instrument control, data acquisition, and processing.
Prerequisites: CHEM 310 (Analytical Chemistry) and 311 (Instrumental Analysis) or equivalents.

Economics and Finance

ECON 501 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 3 The resource allocation and distribution of income implications of a market oriented economy operating under various degrees of competition. Also analyzed are the determinants of consumer and market demand, and, the theoretical cost structure of firms.

ECON 503 ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF THE THIRD WORLD 3 A survey of major economic problems of the Third World; examination of the economic structure of developing countries and of general theories of economic development; critical evaluation of various policy alternatives for their development; analysis of possible economic relationships between First and Second Worlds with the Third World.
Prerequisite: ECON 501.

ECON 508 ECONOMICS OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT 3 Computer-based applications of capital theory to the decision-making process of government. Analysis of alternative approaches to public sector project evaluation. Spreadsheet applications of project analysis in physical and human resource management areas covering water resources, public health, and education.
Prerequisite: ECON 501.

ECON 544 GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS 3 The evolution of government influences on the functioning of the American economy. The causes and consequences of government regulation and control. The importance of economic analysis in the foundation of public policies.
Prerequisites: ECON 501.

Health and Nutrition Studies

HLTH 502 DETERMINANTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 3 Advanced study of health and safety aspects of the environment: air, water, industrial pollution and the impact of expanding population on health problems.

HLTH 565 FOUNDATIONS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY 3 Provides an understanding of the epidemiologic method of identifying disease-causing agents. Emphasizes the generation of hypotheses based on descriptive epidemiologic data, the testing of hypotheses by analytical epidemiologic research design, the determination of causality and value of epidemiologic research in developing disease prevention programs.

Legal Studies

LSLW 590 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY 3 The goal of this course is to provide students with the theoretical foundations and practical applications of Environmental Law. The course will utilize a model and method approach, which will present theory and procedure in a case problem context. The course will acquaint students with various traditional legal theories and compare and contrast them with law as it has evolved to meet new changes in society.

Management and Information Systems

MGMT 505 MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND 3 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR Review of classical and modern approaches to the managerial process as it relates to the manager’s functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. These reviews will be tied to the open-system model and the contingency approach as an overall framework for understanding the management of organizations.
Prerequisite: M.B.A. or D.Env.M. degree students, M.A. Fine Arts majors with concentration in Museum Management or M.A. Theatre majors with concentration in Arts Management only.

MGMT 510 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 This course examines how managers can utilize modern human resource practices in order to improve company performance and efficiencies. Topics include staffing for quality, outsourcing, use of core and contingent workforce, managing workforce commitment and performance, legal issues, managing careers, and reward systems. A case study approach is used.
Prerequisite: MGMT 505.

International Business

INBS501 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: CONCEPTS AND ISSUES 3 Provide a conceptual and analytical framework of the nature, the process and organizational aspects of the international business. Business students will be acquainted with the dynamics of global business environment, international competition in the domestic and foreign markets and strategic issues relating to international business. The course will provide basics in international economics, foreign exchange, monetary systems and financial markets, the role of multinationals, international marketing and logistics, taxation and accounting systems, cultural challenge, management styles and practices across the nations.
Prerequisite: ECON 501; M.B.A. degree students only.

INBS511 ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT 3 An in-depth analysis of all components of international business management. Major emphasis is placed upon multi-national business operations including foreign profit centers, national and cultural differences, and comparative management systems with consequent impact on profitability. These are studied in terms of their influence on all areas of international trade. Cross listed with Management, MGMT 511.
Prerequisites: MGMT 505.

INBS520 MANAGING THE GLOBAL WORKFORCE 3 The objective of the course is to increase knowledge about managing a global workforce. The course provides a framework for understanding how individual, group and organization factors impact global businesses and how organizations respond to them. Some focus will be placed on understanding cross-cultural issues within this context. Practical application, case analysis, and effective management practices of international companies are emphasized. Cross listed with Management, MGMT 520.
Prerequisite: MGMT 505.

Mathematical Sciences (Statistics)

STAT 541 APPLIED STATISTICS 3 Review of estimation and hypothesis testing for one sample and two sample problems; introduction to non-parametric statistics, and linear regression; fundamental principles of design, completely randomized design, randomized block design, Latin square, and 2 factor designs.
Prerequisite: STAT 440 Fundamentals of Modern Statistics or 443 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and permission of graduate coordinator.

Sociology

SOCI 581 SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON 3 HEALTH AND MEDICINE This course will introduce the student to the interesting and complex relationships that exist between society, health, and health care. Class lecture discussions will focus on the connections between social structure, the quality of the physical and social environment, and health. Special attention will be given to work environments. This course will also deal with the effects of social factors on the experience of one’s body, the perception of disease, and the construction of medical knowledge.

New Jersey School of Conservation

CNFS510 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF RECREATION ON NATURAL AREAS 2 Students will examine the impact of recreation on natural areas in four of New Jersey’s major ecosystems: upland forest, pine lands, salt marsh and barrier beach. Investigation of recreation records and plans will allow for comparison and contrast of heavily used sites with those which have been relatively undisturbed. Students develop “recreation impact statements”. CNFS 511 must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Special fee. Corequisite: CNFS 511.

CNFS511 FIELD INVESTIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF RECREATION ON NATURAL AREAS 1 The field experiences in this one-credit course are designed to support and supplement the theoretical foundations communicated in the course, “Environmental Impact of Recreation on Natural Areas” (CNFS 510), and to provide practical exercises in measuring impact on recreational areas. CNFS 510 must be taken concurrently. Corequisite: CNFS 510.