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Course Learning Resources:
Course Description
A broad presentation of environmental science, integrating technical and social concepts and issues. The ecological, economic, social and ethical aspects of current issues are
scrutinized from a scientific base.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand the interrelationships involved in natural systems.
2. Understand the complexities
involved in environmental problem solving; understanding the relationships between science, economics, politics and philosophy.
3. Understand man's utilization of the earth's resources and the ideas associated with
man's degradation of the environment.
4. Understand the basic concepts of population growth and it's impact and demand on natural systems.
5. Understand resource use including; agricultural, fossil fuel, nuclear power, water uses.
6. Understand the various types of pollution; their sources, effects, management and minimization.
7. Understand the
basic environmental laws, both national and international, which effect business and individuals.
8. Have examined alternative technologies and processes which will minimize environmental degradation.
9. Have
examined the concept of sustainable development, both from a business and social viewpoint; and have examined the mechanisms which may lead to sustainable practices.
10. Have examined individual effects and impacts
on the environment; and will have developed and implemented practices which will minimize negative impacts. Course Policies
Attendance
This is a 90 day independent study course, and is designed to be primarily self-paced. Its requirements include assignments and tests that you will complete and submit via the Internet.
I will maintain email and Internet contact and will be available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your assignments should be submitted as file attachments in either
Microsoft Word or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are provided in a table below. Timing
Please be sure to time your
assignments so that you have adequate time to complete the work in 90 days. Course tests are sent to you after you complete specific assignments (please see Test page), so be sure to give yourself enough space to pace
the work comfortably. Communication
As an independent study course, this is more a one-on-one exercise than a scheduled class might be. However, discussion is still important. Please feel free to use my
email address for questions, comments, concerns, etc. and I will do the same. We do have the option to add a discussion forum should we need one. Evaluation Material
Assignments and Tests
There are 8 assignments, plus a final paper. Grade Components
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