2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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ENGL 455 Independent Study: Drama, Fiction, Poetry
Independent study of a topic in drama, fiction, or poetry resulting in a research paper. Open to
junior and senior majors with a minimum 3.000 grade point average in English. Student must
have taken at least six hours of upper-level English courses and have permission of the department.
1-3 Hrs.
ENGL 460 Studies in Literature and Criticism
Examination and interpretation of literary works in light of modern critical theories. Readings
include critical essays and selected works by major authors. Seminar for seniors only. Offered
every year in the day, every other year in HC. 3 Hrs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ENVR 101 Environmental Science
A study of some of the environmental issues confronting our modern society. Selected scientific
principles are considered for a basic understanding of environmental problems, and some
attention is given to the role of science and technology in the development and possible
solutions of the problems. Specific topics include natural ecosystems, human population, food
production, energy, transportation, water pollution and air pollution. Fall Term, Spring Term,
every year. Lab fee applies. 4 Hrs.
ENVR 102 Introduction to Geology
This course covers Earth properties and the dynamics of geologic systems to provide a basic
understanding of the resources, environments, and evolution of our planet. The course considers
Earth materials, interior structure of the planet, Earth surface processes, landform development,
environmental geology, and physical evolution of the Earth. Specific topics include
minerals and rocks, plate tectonics, ocean basins, continents, river and groundwater systems,
glaciers, volcanism and earthquakes. Laboratory or Field work. This course requires one weekend
field trip. Fall Term, every year. Lab fee applies. 4 Hrs.
ENVR 201 Physical Geography
The simple ingredients of water, soil, rocks and gravity combine to produce wonderfully complex
landscapes on earth. In order to learn how the earth works, this course examines how
earth's physical processes (e.g., hydrology, geology, geomorphology, climatology) create and
modify those landscapes. The design and execution of field research techniques in physical
geography (field notes, sketching, soil and water sampling, and mapping) will be emphasized
through team and individual research projects. Briefly considered is how landscapes affect
other natural phenomena such as vegetation and wildlife. Prerequisite: ENVR 101 or BIOL
100 or BIOL 208 or CHEM 111 or permission of instructor. Spring Term, odd years. Lab fee
applies. 4 Hrs.
ENVR 202 Conservation Biology
This course focuses on the protection and management of biodiversity. Topics include species
conservation, causes and consequences of declines in global biodiversity, habitat fragmentation,
management approaches, biological reserve design, restoration of ecosystems, sustainable
use of biological resources and the role of conservation biologists in policy making.
Prerequisites: ENVR 101, BIOL 208, or permission of instructor. As needed. 3 Hrs.