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Course Description: This
interdisciplinary course examines the future prospects of human civilization and
their impacts on the living environment. Emphasis is placed on trying to
understand environmental foundations for a sustainable future. Many
environmental issues facing humankind are discussed: populations, natural
resources, human health risks and global pollution.
Field trips are required. The
course is designed for non-science majors to meet general education laboratory
science requirements (either biological or physical science).
Required Materials:
Enger & Smith, Environmental Science:
A Study of Interrelationships
ISBN
0072970480
(Tenth Edition).
Packet of
Scantron 883-E, and Flash/Thumb Drive
Office Location: Sequoia
(S-106)
- Students will be able to apply the basic
principles of the scientific method.
- Student will be able to integrate basic concepts
of chemistry into their understanding of ecosystem function and of
environmental issues such as nuclear energy and acid rain.
- Students will be able to explain the
characteristics of ecological relationships and consider their
implications for human societies.
- Students will be able to evaluate the
differences among various forms of energy resources including renewable
and non-renewable energy resources.
- Students will be able to explain the water cycle
and distinguish between point and non-point sources of pollution and
pollution control regulatory schemes.
- Students will be able to apply important
environmental and economic principles to the analysis of environmental
problems.
- Students will be able to analyze alternative
scenarios regarding the environmental impact of human population growth
and economic development.
- Important: Homework Option
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