Diné College Course Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf)

the general education special requirements of
intensive writing/critical thinking and
ethnic/race/gender awareness (IW/CI and ERG).
ENG 234 Literature of the Southwest (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 102. A survey of selected works
by Southwest authors in a variety of genres to
promote appreciation and understanding of this
multicultural region. This course emphasizes the
general education special requirements of intensive
writing/critical thinking and ethnic/race/gender
awareness (IW/CI and ERG).
ENG 241 Media Journalism (4)
Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency plus ENG 101 or
instructor’s permission. This is an inter-disciplinary
course designed to help students survey the various
fields of print media journalism and to acquire the
skills needed to recognize, develop, and write
different kinds of news stories. Visual reporting and
advertising are explored, as are the ethics of the field.
Students produce a campus newsletter or newspaper
that reflects the journalistic skills acquired in the
class and is printed in both Navajo and English.
Environmental Science and Technology (ENV)
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4)
Prerequisite: FST 131, ENG 100B, MTH 011. This
course presents basic information for understanding
environmental problems and making good personal
choices. It surveys sources, types, and effects of
pollutants on the environment and human health as
well as ways to control pollutants and to mitigate
pollutant damage. Special emphasis is on the local
environment and public health issues with the
incorporation of Navajo views of the environment,
science, and health. Students research contemporary
issues of health, diet, consumer products, and
resource management. Three hours lecture and three
hours lab per week.
ENV 160 Introduction to GIS (3)
Prerequisite: Student must be accepted into a
Summer Research Program. Introduction to
Geographic Information System (GIS) software using
the ARCH/INFO program. Covers GIS planning
methods and the uses and analysis of geographic and
attribute data. Requires applications of the GIS for
summer research projects. Includes an introduction
to INFO data commands and the ARCHVIEW
display program. Students must use GIS in a summer
research project and in a final presentation.
ENV 202 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
(4)
Prerequisite: CHM 130 or above plus MTH 100 or
above. Introductory course in controlling pollution.
Basics are presented on water supply and wastewater
treatment, solid and hazardous waste management,
and air pollution control. Environmental laws and
regulations are also covered.
ENV 204 Environmental Planning and Management
(3)
Prerequisite: ENV 101 or instructor’s permission.
Principles of environmental planning for self and
community with emphasis on issues within the
Navajo Nation. Students practice setting goals and
objectives; developing timelines; reviewing planning
documents, policies, and laws; analyzing historical
patterns of development; becoming familiar with soil
surveys, socioeconomic data, and other technical data
used in planning; and planning at least one project
toward maintaining balance in the environment.
Integrates Diné concepts of planning.
ENV 210 Solid Waste Management (4)
Prerequisite: CHM 130 or above plus MTH 110 or
above. Introduction to the planning, design and
operation of solid waste collection and disposal
facilities, resource recovery, and waste minimization.
Special emphasis on municipal solid waste on
American Indian reservations.
ENV 214 Water and Wastewater Technology (4)
Prerequisite: CHM 130 or above plus MTH 100 or
above. Introduction to the planning, design, and
operation of a public drinking water treatment and
supply facility, as well as a wastewater treatment and
disposal facility.
ENV 218 Water Resources Technology (4)
Prerequisite: GLG 101 and MTH 110 or above.
Introduction to hydrology, water law, water resources
management, and planning with special focus on the
Navajo Nation.
ENV 230 Environmental Sampling and Monitoring
(4)
Prerequisite: BIO 181 or 182. Principles of geology
and ecology are covered and the course introduces
methods and techniques in environmental sampling
and monitoring for water, air and solids. Three hours
lecture and three hours lab.
ENV 297 Practicum in Environmental Science (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Provides a
practical learning experience in environmental
science. Credit is awarded upon demonstrated