Galen University highlights the following courses for study abroad students interested in the Environmental Science Semester. For a complete list of courses offered in the upcoming semester, click here.

ESCI-150 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
(3 CREDITS)
Study of the earth, the rocks and oceans that compose its surface and the volcanic, deformative, erosional, and depositional forces that have modified it. Field trips will be taken, outside of scheduled class hours,as part of the course. Course includes two hours of lecture per week, and two hours of lab per week.

PREREQUISITE(S): Math proficiency through MATH-150.

ESCI-213 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
(3 CREDITS)
Study of the pollution of our present environment. The cause of these pollution problems and the damage that is being done are studied. Some solutions to the problems are discussed.
Cross listed as CHEM-210

ESCI-230 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2 CREDITS)
A course designed to provide concentration on computer mapping (GIS), and data interpretation skills common to earth, environmental, health, social sciences, business, and other disciplines. It will include use of GPS data, aerial photos, satellite imagery, and related information. General mapping concepts will also be included.
Cross-listed as GEOG-231.
PREREQUISITE: Math proficiency through MATH-105 or consent of instructor.

ESCI-265 ECOLOGY
(4 CREDITS)
Study of the interactions between organisms and their physical and biological environments. Includes study of physical factors, biochemical cycles, population dynamics and population interactions. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Cross-listed as BIOL-265.
PREREQUISITE(S):BIOL-155

ESCI-310 OCEANOGRAPHY
(3 CREDITS)
An upper-level introduction to the geology, physics, chemistry and biology of the marine environment. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
PREREQUISITE(S): Math proficiency through MATH-105

ESCI-365 FIELD STUDIES IN ENVIRONMENT SCIENCES
(3 CREDITS)
Field trips, field projects and field work are jointly selected by the instructor and the student to broaden the student’s experiences in the geological, atmospheric, astronomical, or environmental sciences. Field techniques, data gathering, data presentation, and analysis will be emphasized. Some walking and climbing may be required.
PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL-105 or Consent of instructor.