ENSC 6310 Environmental Science I

Essential concepts in ecology, surface water, groundwater and climate are examined through inquiry-based activities. Topics and hands-on activities include biotic and abiotic components of ecological levels, map interpretation of ecoregions of Texas, chemical cycles of ecosystems, carbon and water footprints in ecology, environmental conditions including variations in temperature, light, and wind speed on plant transpiration, stream discharge and flooding, nature of groundwater and groundwater movement, San Antonio climate and groundwater availability, and data analysis in ecology, hydrology, and climate.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

Cross-listed with ENSC 7310