College of Science & Engineering

Service-Learning Focus: Apply landscape management and horticulture skills through hands-on campus and municipal planting projects, supporting local green space installation and maintenance.

Past Partners: City of San Marcos & Texas State University Grounds Maintenance (Focus: Native plant installation, landscape management, and grounds beautification)

Service-Learning Focus: Collaborative group projects supporting municipal wildlife conservation through the design, assessment, and development of urban wildlife habitats.

Past Partner: City of San Marcos (Focus: Establishing and expanding Certified Wildlife Habitats within city limits)

Service-Learning Focus: Hands-on landscape construction, site maintenance, and environmental stewardship supporting campus botanical spaces and local community gardens.

Past Partner: Texas State University Grounds Maintenance & Local Community Gardens (Focus: Maintenance and restoration of the 'Living Library' garden and surrounding public green spaces)

Service-Learning Focus: Apply core graphics and design principles to conduct real-world site and client analyses, presenting custom landscape plans for local campuses and municipal spaces.

Past Partner: On-Campus & Local Community Sites (Focus: Direct client consultations and site-specific landscape design proposals)

This course covers research techniques, literature analysis, the development and implementation of experimental designs, conceptual models and survey instruments.

Service-Learning Focus: Peer-to-peer science communication educating the campus community on pet viral diseases, prevention, and treatment protocols.

Past Partner: Texas State University Student Body (Focus: Campus outreach on domestic and exotic pet viral health)

Service-Learning Focus: Design and create public science outreach materials, including educational brochures, trail wayside signs, and interactive programs for natural spaces.

Past Partner: Hays County Master Naturalists (Focus: Developing public educational materials and trail media for local natural areas)

Service-Learning Focus: Integrate ecological research and community service through Education Abroad by engaging in active conservation field projects and public education initiatives in Ireland.

Past Partners: Leave No Trace Ireland, Swift Conservation Ireland, Lough Carra LIFE Project, & Field Studies Ireland (Focus: Hands-on habitat monitoring, public Leave No Trace education, and native species protection)

The description and interpretation of earth phenomena considered from the standpoint of meteorology and astroscience. Includes field observations, methods of measurement and interpretation of data related to the physical environment and space technology. May not be counted toward a major or minor in biology. Required for those seeking grade 4-8 Science and Mathematics/Science certification.

The description and interpretation of earth phenomena considered from the standpoint of geology and oceanography. Includes field observations, methods of sampling and interpretation of data related to the physical environment. May not be counted toward a major or a minor in biology. Required for those seeking grade 4-8 Science and Mathematics/Science certification.

Service-Learning Focus: Design and create public science outreach materials, including educational brochures, trail wayside signs, and interactive programs for natural spaces.

Past Partner: Hays County Master Naturalists (Focus: Developing public educational materials and trail media for local natural areas)

In this course, students will learn about Irish flora and fauna, ecosystems, conservation strategies in areas of high ecological concern, and public involvement. Emphasis will be placed on case studies and service-learning opportunities. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

A study of astronomy and meteorology through observation, description, and interpretation of earth phenomena. Includes field observations, methods of measurement and interpretation of data related to the physical environment and space technology. Requires independent scientific and science education research and presentation of findings in a professional context.

The description and interpretation of earth phenomena considered from the standpoint of geology and oceanography. Includes field observations, methods of sampling and interpretation of data related to the physical environment. Requires independent scientific and science education research and presentation of findings in a professional context.

Service-Learning Focus: Apply fundamental organic chemistry techniques to real-world environmental monitoring and community water safety. 

Past Partner: City of San Marcos – Environmental Health Division (Focus: Protecting sewers from fats, oils, and grease.)

Service-Learning Focus: Apply the study of typical organic reactions to real-world environmental monitoring and community water safety. 

Past Partner: City of San Marcos – Environmental Health Division (Focus: Protecting sewers from fats, oils, and grease.)

This laboratory course acquaints students with the fundamentals of chemistry and earth space science. It is non-creditable for science majors but is a required course for select education majors. Prerequisites: PHYS 1310 or PHYS 1315 or PHYS 1320 or PHYS 1325 or PHYS 1360 or PHYS 1365 or PHYS 1370 or PHYS 1410 or PHYS 1420 any with grade of “C” or better.