Course title: Introduction to Environmental Sciences 

Course number: 0466200 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: None 

In this course students will learn scientific principles, concepts, methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. A problem-solving framework is used to define the subject through the use of a series of case studies designed to reflect the diversity of contemporary environmental issues. 

Course title: Environmental Chemistry 

Course number: 0466201 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: 0466200 

This course enables the student to study the chemical principles in natural environment (chemical ecology) and anthropogenic intrusions (pollution) as well as their applications to the environment of the State of Kuwait. 

Course title: Environmental Biology 

Course number: 0466202 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: None 

The nature of ecosystems. Energy flow. Global biogeochemical cycles. Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Structure of the community. Ecological succession. Human adaptations to their environment. 

Course title: Environmental Geology 

Course number: 0460227 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: 0466200 or 460101 or 0460100 

Understanding the how and why of natural and environmental earth science problems with an emphasis on how such problems can be resolved.  In this course the student will also understand the geological processes that assist in arriving at appropriate environmental solutions. 

Course title: Environmental Microbiology 

Course number: 0466306 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: 0466202 

Introduction to microorganisms and their environments, microbial diversity regarding forms, structures and physiological activities, interactions among microorganisms and with other living beings, their impacts on the environments including extreme environments. 

Course title: Environmental Impact Assessment 

Course number: 0466400 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: 0466202 + 0466201 + 0460227 

This course will introduce and discuss in detail the National Environmental Policy Act., its implementations and implications. This act, which has been referred to as the “Magna Carta for the environment”, is intended to ensure that balanced decision making occurs regarding the environment. Over a thousand environmental impact assessments are prepared annually. This course will explore the need for environmental impact assessments, the different types of assessments, and the regulatory and technical requirements of preparing and assessment. 

Course title: Environmental Statistics 

Course number: 0480301 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: 0480101 or 0480102 or 0466200 + 0480103 

This course introduces the statistical methodology that is most used in environmental 
problems. It teaches the student how to apply the standard sampling techniques. The course 
introduces tile students to the various discrete and continuous probability distributions. The course teaches students how to draw conclusions from data. Finally, the course aims to investigate correlations using Time series analysis. 

Course title: Environmental Law 

Course number: 0466308 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: 0466200  

The environmental statutes and regulations of Kuwait that address social, economic, and cultural sectors. It will refer to the historical background of Kuwait and its governmental institutions. The catalogue will cover the sources of environmental laws. Some field trips are included in this course, to the Environment Public Authority, and Kuwaiti Society for the Protection of the Environment.  

Course title: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 

Course number: 0466403 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: 0466306 + 0466200 

Solid and hazardous waste disposal has become the focus of public concern for land, water, and air pollution. This course provides a synthesis of existing knowledge on principles of integrated hazardous waste management. Topics include historical perspectives, international laws and regulations pertaining to hazardous wastes, and implementing environmentally secure operating procedures. It explores the fundamentals of hazardous waste transport, storage and disposal methods, site remediation. The course will include field visits to waste disposal sites (landfill) and relevant sites. 

Course title: Environmental Pollution 

Course number: 0466404 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: 0466306 + 0460227 

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of environmental factors impacting the workplace and outdoor air quality. The emphasis will be on water, air, noise and land pollution and the ways in which they may be controlled in the workplace and out – door environment. 

Course title: Introduction to Geographic Information System (GIS) 

Course number: 0466307 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: 0466200 or 0463202 

The course provides an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in theory and practice. It covers the role of computers in geography and it applications. It starts with components of GIS including automated cartographic data entry, structuring of geographical data bases and using spatial analysis functionality in famous software. 

Course title: Safety, Health and Environment 

Course number: 0466406 

Credits: 3 

Prerequisite: 0466306 + 0466200 

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) is designed to teach students about the various safety, health and environmental issues. This course covers principles of SHE risk management, including SHE legislation, preventing accidental releases of toxic substances, fires and explosions, auditing SHE management systems, and emergency management. The course also discusses types and effects of hazards, identification and assessment of hazards.